Do Now…

Describe 3 traits that make you who you are.

Describe 3 traits that someone else would describe you with.

Character Education

Health 7

Mr. Corsano

Responsible

Being independentTaking care of something or

someoneDoing HW/ChoresExample- You are responsible

for completing your homework when it is assigned.

Respect

Treat others the way you want to be treated

Manners Other countries traditions Respect adults/teachers, Students

property. Example- Showing up on time to

class, shows respect to the teacher.

Caring

Protecting someone or something Compassionate Possessions-cell phone, ipod, video

games, money, etc. Family Your body and your self Example- Helping someone feel

better when they are down, shows that you care about them.

Trustworthy

Parents trust you to make the right decision

Friends trust you with a secret Be honest, tell the truth… Hard to gain back once its lost… Example- Trusting someone to come

pick you up from the movies.

Citizenship

Patriotic USA, Wappingers, WJHS, etc. Community Volunteer Respect your environment

Recycle, etc. Example- Volunteering in your

community to help others in need.

Empathy

Feeling for someone in a situation that you have gone through in your life.

Positive or negative Example- You and your friend made

an all-star team. You are both excited about making the team and know what each are feeling.

Fairness

Every one is equal When picking a team, let everyone

play Teachers allowing for all opinions Include everyone in what your doing Give everyone a fair shot Example- Letting everyone get a

chance to play in a game.

Closing questions…

Why should we have good character?

Why is it important?

Role Model Project Part 1

Bridge Map: (See side board for map) Choose 4 pillars of character Relate the 4 pillars of character to your

role model. Describe how each is related to your

role model. Write in notes section, be prepared to

turn in it in the next day.