Respect

March 27

Ask students: What does RESPECT mean?


Here is the dictionary definition:

noun

1.

 a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

verb

1.

 admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

Examples: 

I respect my friend's opinion even though it is different from my own.

Respect is treating people the way you want to be treated, or better.

Class Discussion:   

During the discussion, write down things that the students suggest as ways to show respect. Separate into what respect LOOKS like versus what it SOUNDS like.

1. What are some synonyms for RESPECT?
2. Why is acting respectful important?
3. What does respect LOOK like?
4. What does respect SOUND like?
5. How do you show respect to others?
1. Parents/family
2. Teachers
3. Other students at school

Examples:

Saying thank you, making eye contact, holding the door open for others, expressing appreciation, saying I'm sorry (sincerely), helping someone, listening without interrupting, not talking back, following rules, being kind, including others, cooperating with others for a project, etc...

7 Additional Ways to Show You're All About RESPECT:
R - Recognize that everyone is different.
E - Empathy is to listen and connect
S - Self-Monitor, think first
P - Personal space, give a little room
E - Earn trust through your actions
C - Cheer on others and their success
T - Treat everyone as an equal

To end, show a clip of the following video - it's long, so cut it at 2:58 when it shows the Jackie Robinson quote.

https://youtu.be/AImeG0Nk1p8

Resilience

March 13

Please show the following video about building resiliency.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Stop the video at 4:01 (right after the strong teen girl is drawn)

Discussion Options:

1. Copy the handout for each student
2. Show PPT with questions and have students individually answer on paper.
3. Show PPT with questions and discuss as a class.

All options were attached to the email with this link.

Credit: Author Alyson Reid-Larade talks about Towards and Away Coping Strategies and how your decisions can help create your Better Future. See the website for the upcoming book "How To Be Your Own Hero - The Teenager's Toolkit For Building Self-Esteem" at www.byoh.ca.