Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character Week 1 ATTITUDE Approaching everyday with enthusiasm, confidence and a positive outlook

“Act like you expect to get into the end zone.” Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character Attitude “Act like you expect to get into the end zone.” -Joe Paterno

MATTIE STEPANEK Attitude Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character Attitude MATTIE STEPANEK

MATTIE STEPANEK Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character Attitude MATTIE STEPANEK Mattie was a young boy who became a famous poet at the age of 10. He was good friends with Oprah Winfrey and Jimmy Carter. Mattie’s first book was titled Heartsongs. Mattie died in 2004 at the age of 13. This is the most emotional chapter in the book. While he is an inspirational person, the chapter makes many people cry.

Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character Attitude MATTIE STEPANEK “The disease is a curse at first sight, but I wouldn’t be me without it. I haven’t given up. I don’t sit in the corner and cry about my life. I thank God for life. I make the fullest of it.”

Fill out on-line survey right away Ethical Dilemma – character Ethical Monday Fill out on-line survey right away Ethical Dilemma – character Character Movie Tuesday Introduction of class, format and expectations Scenes & questions from Phenomenon Role Model Wednesday Quiz on Chapter 1 – Mattie Stepanek Basic Skill Thursday Firm Handshake & Introduction Assignment Friday Respect & Discipline in the Classroom Attitude Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character