Respect for Differences Advisory Lesson May 23, 2016

Agenda -Bell-Ringer Activity -Scenario Plus Discussion Questions -Activity-Agree or Disagree? -Activity-Situations -Activity-Stand up for your Differences -Exit Slip

Bell-ringer: answer the following questions Review: 1. Over the past week how did you respect another person or adult? How did you respect their feelings? Today’s Lesson will focus on RESPECT FOR DIFFERENCES: 2. How are you different or unique from everybody else? 3. Do you think being different from people is a positive or negative attribute?

Jagtar—respect for Differences To Josh and Morgan, the new student in their class looks like a boy, but has pinned-up long hair like a girl and wears something on his head. Their teacher explains that Jagtar Singh is from India, and tells the class to make him feel welcome. But Josh, to Morgan’s amusement, can’t resist making fun of Jagtar, even though Amy asks how Josh would feel if someone made fun of him. Josh, Morgan and Amy learn that Jagtar wears his hair long as part of his religion, and that his last name Singh means “lion,” which Josh says it cool.

Discussion questions: in groups or together as a class 5-7 minutes -Why do some kids make fun of people who are different? Why is it important to respect differences?   -Suppose someone made fun of you for being different. How would that make you feel? -What are some ways to show respect to people who are different from you?

Agree or disagree with the statement? Do you agree or disagree with the statement? Work in groups OR work independently Teacher may discuss answers with you

discuss what people should in these situations   If you had a classmate who didn’t speak much English, how would you show respect for him? A. Laugh at Him? B. Tell him he shouldn’t come to class until he learns to speak better. C. Offer to help him learn to speak better English If you and your friend play chess together and you beat him all the time, how would you show respect for his feelings? A. Suggest he play with someone else B. Ask if he would like you to help him with his game C. Refer to him as a “loser”

Questions continued..    If you had a classmate who always came to class wearing a scarf that covered her hair, how would you show respect for her? A. Get to know her better and learn the reason she wears the head scarf. B. Make fun of her for wearing a scarf all the time. C. Ignore Her If you had a friend who was a vegetarian, how would you show respect for her? A. Offer to share your meat sandwich with her B. Tease her about eating “rabbit food” C. Ask her to tell you about her favorite vegetarians foods

Survey the class—who is different from you? The fact is even though we know everyone is different from us, sometime it’s kind of hard to be respectful of our differences. As a class find out how many people are different from you. SURVEY THE WHOLE CLASS (next slide has questions)

Raise your hand if you are/have the following… How many kids are have a cell phone: _____ How many kids like to watch movies: _____ How many kids have an xbox360 at home? _____ How many kids have a Wii at home? How many kids have younger brother or sister? _____ How many kids are wearing blue shoes? _____ How many kids know more than one language? _____ How many kids love rap music? _____

Questions continued.. How many kids play on a sports team? _____ How many kids have birthdays in August? _____ How many kids were born in a different state than the one you live in now? How many kids still watch Saturday morning Cartoons? _____

What was The point of this activity? To show you that EVERYONE is Different and UNIQUE NOBODY IS THE SAME IN THIS WORLD….Respect each other for who you are!

Videos on respect: extra time if needed Clip 1 Clip 2