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.
- What are some synonyms for RESPECT?
- Why is acting respectful important?
- What does respect LOOK like?
- What does respect SOUND like?
- How do you show respect to others?
- Parents/family
- Teachers
- 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...
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
