Lathrop Intermediate College Prep Wednesday, May 25, 2016

8 th Grade Awards Night Announcement  If you are recommended for an award, you will be receiving an invitation right now.  8 th Grade Awards Night will be held at  Lathrop Intermediate School, Commons  6:00 p.m.  Yes, your family is invited as well.  Social: sweet treats will be provided at the ceremony.

Announcement  Textbook Returns Schedule  Thursday, May 26, 2016  Social Science  Friday, May 27, 2016  Any textbooks you haven’t turned in yet  Science, Math, Social Science  Tuesday, May 31, 2016  ELA  Wednesday, June 1, 2-16  Any textbooks you haven’t turned in yet

Chromebook Return Procedures  Bring your Chromebook to return on  Thursday, June 9, 2016  Through PE class  Ms. Groothuis  Mr. Vaughan  Friday, June 10, 2016  Through PE class  Ms. Marinelli  Ms. Seymour

Chromebook Repair & Replacement Charges  Lost/Stolen/Missing Charger: $25  Lost/Stolen/Missing Sleeve: $10  Damaged Sleeve: $5  Damaged Screen: $ 50  Lost/Stolen/Missing Chromebook: $ TBD  If you or your parent should have any questions, please have them call and/or meet with Ms. Shin

The goal of this lesson is to help students see how courage can be used in positive ways that can help you in many areas such as:  building friendships  doing well in school  learning about your interests  resisting peer pressure  stopping bullying

What is your definition of courage?  Come up to the whiteboard and write down your definition of courage  Decide as a whole class what the best definition is

 Courage: the ability to face your fears.  Courage: to face fears with determination and confidence.

There is one feeling that must be present to demonstrate courage. Does anybody know what that feeling is?

Fear  Yup, that’s right. You can't demonstrate courage without having fear.  Definition of fear: to be afraid of something.

Can you name any people who have displayed courage? They can be someone famous or somebody you know personally.

Famous People  Martin Luther King  Gandhi  Rosa Parks  New York City Fire Fighters  Peacekeepers in Afghanistan Personal Examples  someone who stopped a bully  a mom who went back to college  someone who tried out for a play

Watch this motivational video watch?v=7dg1rCq0uIQ

Answer the following questions True or False. _____ You can use courage in positive or negative ways _____ It is easier to be courageous if you are in a popular group _____ Students at school are often courageous _____ Peer pressure is overrated _____ It takes courage to admit to others when you made a mistake _____ It is always better to keep out of things unless it directly involves you

Rank the following from most courageous (1) to least courageous (6). _____ To try out for a sports team when your not sure if you will make the team _____ To try to make a new friend when your not sure if they will like you _____ To say no to cigarettes when all you other friends are smoking _____ To try to water-ski in front of your friends when you have never tried it before _____ To admit to your parents that you told them a lie _____ To help someone who is being bullied

Pass out the half sheets of papers to the class  Look up a quote about courage  Copy this quote on the paper  Look up pictures displaying courage  Draw a picture in addition to the quote  Color and decorate your papers If you have time, tape these quotes/pictures on your door

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Don’t be like courage the cowardly dog. BE COURAGEOUS