7 th Grade Unit 1 Mrs. Reid Effective Communication and Character Building

Expectations 1.Sit in your assigned seat 2.Begin the “Do Now” Assignment 3.Attendance 4.Lesson 5.Keep your health papers!! They are your responsibility!! 6.RESPECT yourself and others 7.Follow directions

Gym and Health Rotation Health for two weeks Gym for four weeks Room 5 and Cafeteria Dates on Mrs. Reid’s website

What do I need? Health: – Pen/pencil – Your health packet – Health Folder Gym: – Top – Bottom – Sneakers

Bathroom Only during transition times Do not interrupt class Sign out Take a pass Make it fast! You are responsible for what you missed

Late to Class After 9:20 Sign in First offense –warning Second offense – lunch detention and notice to parents Third offense - referral

What if I miss class? Go to Mrs. Reid’s website and get the notes!! OR Get the notes from another student in class

How will I be graded? Health = 20% – Packet of notes – Test Physical Education = 80% – Preparation 30% – Participation 30% – FitnessGram 20%

What will you be learning? Effective Communication and The 6 Pillars of Character

Reflective Writing What do you think you gain by being able to communicate effectively? Give at least three ideas.

The Health Triangle Wellness

Physical Health The condition of your body and how it is treated. Examples?

Social Health ability to interact with others and thrive in social settings Examples?

Mental Health thoughts, feelings and emotions that support healthy actions Examples?

Activity What type of personality are you? Personality Test

Lesson 1 – Attitude and Personality Passive, Aggressive or Assertive?

Passive?

Passive Behavior Not sharing your needs, opinions, ideas or beliefs allowing others to make decisions for you. Avoiding conflict or confrontation

Passive Behavior Have you ever said “yes” when you meant “no”? Have you ever agreed to do something you really didn’t want to do? Have you ever given in to someone’s demands because you didn’t want to make them angry or hurt their feelings?

What’s wrong with being passive? Feel taken advantage of Feel hurt, angry, or resentful Can lower your confidence Robs you of recognition Can lead to feeling depressed

Why would someone be passive?

Aggressive?

Aggressive Behavior Selfish Try to dominate and control others Never wrong Taunt,Threaten or Bully Mean Violent Start arguments

What’s wrong with being Aggressive? Difficult to keep friends leave others feeling disrespected May lose respect from others

Why would someone be aggressive?

Assertive

The ability to speak up for yourself in a way that is honest and respectful.

Assertive Behavior 1.You are able to say how you feel without being rude or mean. 2.You can ask for what you want or need. 3.You can disagree respectfully. 4.You can offer your ideas and suggestions. 5.You can say no without feeling guilty. 6.You can speak up for someone else.

Why does it matter?

1.Shows you respect yourself and others 2.Sends the message that you believe in yourself 3.You will make and keep friends 4.Better at working out conflicts and disagreements 5.If you give respect, you get respect Assertive Behavior

Review Decide if the personality style is Passive, Aggressive or Assertive

How to be less aggressive 1.Try letting others speak first. 2.Do not interrupt someone speaking. 3.Ask someone else's opinion, then listen to the answer. 4.When you disagree, try to say so without putting down the other person's point of view.

Assertive Techniques #1. “I feel….” statements

#2 Broken Record Method

#3) If you don’t know what to say right away….DELAY.

#4. Think, Plan and Rehearse What do you really: - feel? -need? -want? -is it respectful?

#5. Strong and Confident Eye contact, voice and body language

Video

Scenarios

Lesson 2 - Communication Verbal – what you say Non-Verbal – body language, facial expressions, posture Para-Verbal – pitch, tone and pace or “how you say it”

What’s the difference?

Good Listening Skills 1.Empathy or putting yourself in “someone else’s shoes” 2.Eye contact 3. Attentiveness 4.Non – Judgement 5.Leaning gently towards the speaker

6. Facing the other person squarely 7. Open posture with arms and legs uncrossed 8. Maintaining an appropriate distance 9. Moving our bodies in response to the speaker 1.appropriate head nodding 2.facial expressions

Good Communication Skills 1.Use “I” Statements – “I feel….” 2.Summarize - a statement of the main ideas and feelings to show understanding. 3.Question - asking questions to get more information

Poor Verbal Communication 1.Attacking blaming, yelling, passing judgement 2."You” Messages judging, labeling, name calling

Poor Non-Verbal Communication 1.Rolling eyes 2.avoiding eye contact 3. Arms crossed, legs crossed 4.Doodling or fidgeting 5.Slouching

Texting and Social Media Warning: Texting may be hazardous to your relationships!!

“Need to talk to you”

What’s the difference? I’m not sorry I’m not. Sorry You’re mad??!!

Communication Game Use verbal and non-verbal communication

What does it mean to have “good character”?

Who do you look up to and admire? Why?

“To educate a person in the mind but not in morals is to educate a menace to society.” -Theodore Roosevelt What do you think this quote means?

Character the thoughts and actions that make you the person you are

Making Ethical Choices Doing what is right and good

The 6 Pillars of Character

Trustworthiness 1.Be honest 2.Don't deceive, cheat or steal 3.Be reliable - do what you say you'll do 4.Have the courage to do the right thing 5.Build a good reputation 6.Be loyal - stand by your family, friends and country

Respect 1.Be tolerant of differences 2.Be considerate of the feelings of others 3.Don't threaten, hit or hurt anyone 4.Deal peacefully with anger 5.“do unto others as you would have them do unto you”

Responsibility 1.Do what you are supposed to do. 2.Think about how your actions may affect others 3.Accept the consequences of your choices. 4.Always do your best. 5.Use patience and self control.

Fairness 1.Play by the rules 2.Be open-minded 3.Listen to others 4.Don't take advantage of others 5.Don't blame others carelessly

Caring 1.Be kind 2.Help people in need 3.Be compassionate and show you care 4.Express gratitude 5.Forgive others

Citizenship 1.Do your share to make your school and community better 2.Cooperate 3.Stay informed; vote 4.Be a good neighbor 5.Obey laws and rules 6.Respect authority 7.Protect the environment

Lesson 3 Activity

Do Now #4 1.What are two things you learned from the character group activity? 2.Choose one of the pillars. What are the consequences of not following that pillar of character? Give at least 3 consequences.

Review for Exam