What is Character

A lesson in citizenship

What is CharacterWhat is Character

Making good choices

being proactive

leading positively

does “good character” grow on trees?

RESPONSIBLE

Responsibility for yourself Responsibility for the future Responsibility for school/home Make a responsibility goal!

Self Control

Setting limits for yourself Controlling behavior Avoiding peer pressure Eating & Living healthy

Self Control TEST

Do I bump someone back if they bump me in the hall?

If my parents say no, do I get angry and argue?

If my teacher says no …?

Self Control TEST

Do I get even with my brother when he gets into my things?

When my friend wants to do something wrong, what do I do?

What is Initiative ?

Doing instead of complaining taking on responsibilities Learning for the sake of knowing Asking my teacher for the work I

missed when absent

What is Punctuality ?

Being on time ! Not late. Being prepared. Get organized = punctuality Keeping an Organized agenda !!!

What is Self Respect ?

Believing in yourself Being honest with yourself Giving yourself positive

messages! Avoiding peer pressure

What is perseverance ?

When the going gets tough … My fraternity: perge! Accepting feedback to improve setting/achieving realistic goals

Perseverance Quiz

Do I work till I finish my HW? What do I do when I face a

roadblock with my work? Do I work harder at subjects that

are difficult? Do I ask for help when needed?

What is Dependable?

Completing chores and assigned tasks (by parents/teachers)

Completing my share of group work. Can I be counted on?

Fulfilling the obligations I have written in my agenda

What is Gracious?

Is it merely saying “thank you” kind, courteous, good attitude not using put-downs Responding kindly to mean

comments being a “mensh”

What is Respect?

Being able to listen when someone else is talking

using appropriate language volunteering in your community cleaning up after others who don’t

know (or act) better

What is Respect? List and describe 2 people you

respect and why List 2 instance where you saw

somebody showing respect for another

List an instance where someone missed the opportunity to do so

What is Patience?

…being able to wait your turn listening to others attentively keeping a good attitude when

you cant go as fast as you want

What is tolerance?

Accepting the opinions of others appreciating the differences of

people and their ideas not name-calling, nor “tolerating”

that behavior in others

What is tolerance? QUIZ

Do I form opinions of other based upon their skin color or religion?

Do I defend my fellow class mates from the bad behavior of others

What is tolerance? QUIZ

Do I use “negative” words in describing other people?

Do I try to accept somebody else’s point of view, or do I get angry instead?

What is honesty?

Telling the truth Doing your own work Not taking what is not yours Not stretching the truth … nor … Leaving out important details

What is being considerate?

Trying to help others observing good classroom

manners asking before borrowing listening before talking

What is loyalty?

Not speaking bad about friends or family behind their backs

supporting friends when faced with peer pressure or harm

believing in what is “right”, and not what the “in” crowd says

What is empathy? Walking in someone else’s shoes being kind to others when they have had

a bad day Listening to others, and feeling their

happiness or sorrow Not laughing at someone when faced

with embarrassment

What is good citizenship? Probably be able to do all the words

we just discussed Behaving during the anthem and the

“pledge” being involved in your community helping those less fortunate

Vocabulary: Good Citizenship

Responsible self control initiative punctuality perseverance self respect

Dependable gracious respect tolerance loyalty empathy

GOOD CITIZENSHIPIS WHAT MR. Z

EXPECTS IN HIS CLASSROOM!