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

M ATTIE S TEPANEK Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character

M ATTIE S TEPANEK  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

M ATTIE S TEPANEK “ 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. ” Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership 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 Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character

DO NOW: 8/24: Attitude Quickwrite pg. 2L Answer the following questions in complete sentences. Number your answers. Don’t write the questions down. 1.Why do you think we are spending a semester devoted to learning about character and leadership? 2.What is your “character”? What is a “trait”? 2.Do you think that having a positive attitude is important? Why or why not? 4.Looking through the list of topics for the semester, which traits do you recognize and which do you not?

Definitions: 1. Trait: a characteristic or a part of someone’s personality. 2. Ethics (Ethical): moral principals; your ideas of “right vs. wrong” 3. Dilemma: a situation where you have to make a tough decision

1. What makes kids popular in high school? 2. What makes someone a good candidate for a job? 3. What qualities make someone a “good” person? High school popularity Job Candidate Good Person

On the large post-its, write your feelings about each of the listed topics. Topics: Homework, parents, friends, puppies, One Direction, CCLA cafeteria food Be truthful Be appropriate Short answers

Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character A TTITUDE Pg. 11 Week 1 Approaching everyday with enthusiasm, confidence and a positive outlook Quote: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” - Henry Ford

Weekly Assignment #1: Attitude: DUE FRIDAY, 8/28! Notebook, pg. 2R 1.Answer questions 1-4 from CD&L workbook pgs Use complete sentences. 4 sentence answers for each response. *If you run out of room, continue on a separate piece of paper and staple on top of pg. 2R

Cinderella Man 8/21 page 5L *Please write these questions down on page 5L. Write these questions down. Leave 5 blank lines for each answer. Answer in complete sentences as you watch the movie clips. 1.How does the main character, Jim Braddock, demonstrate a positive attitude despite his circumstances? Give 3 specific examples from the movie. 2.Why do you think Jim felt a positive attitude was necessary and important? 8/25: DO NOW: Cinderella Man, pg. 3L

8/26: DO NOW: Attitude Quickwrite #2: pg. 3R GET A ROLE MODEL BOOK! Write the questions down along with your answers. 1.What’s one thing you have a bad attitude toward? (Ex: chores, school, parents, teachers) 2.What is one small thing you can do to start changing your attitude toward that topic or person? 3.What can possibly change if you start having a more positive attitude toward that situation?

8/26: Mattie Stepanek, pg. 4L RM, pgs How does Mattie demonstrate a positive attitude despite his circumstances? Give 2 specific examples from the text. 2. If you had to describe Mattie’s attitude in 1 word, what would it be? 3. Reflect back on your quickwrite response. How can you apply Mattie’s positive attitude to your own situation? Quote and page #Explanation 1. 2.

8/27: DO NOW: Attitude Picture p. 4R Copy the picture into your notes and answer the following questions: 1. What do you think about this picture? Give your interpretation of what it means. 2. Do you agree or disagree? Why do you think that? Explain.

8/27 NOTES: PAGE 5L PRESENTATIONS The Power of Public Speaking in the Classroom

Grading Categories There are 6 main categories that you will be graded on during your presentations this semester. They are: 1. Eye contact 2. Volume 3. Speed 4. Articulation 5. Stance 6. Content

1. Eye Contact Looking the audience members in the eye Do not read your notes the whole time No bobble-head dolls!

2. Volume Not too loud or too quiet Conversational tone Speak to the corners of the classroom

3. Speed Not to fast or too slow Appropriate pauses between sentences or ideas

4. Articulation How clearly you are speaking Don’t mumble or trail off Don’t jumble all your words together in a long string!

5. Stance No hoods, hats, or backpacks Don’t fiddle with clothing or hair Be tall and stand with presence! Don’t sway or shake your limbs Hold your notecards low and still

6. Content Did you follow the instructions? Did you answer the question? Did you give a whole presentation that followed any length requirements? Was your presentation meaningful and engaging?

General Rules 1. Everyone presents, but we will practice and build up to class presentations 2. The audience members MUST be quiet and respectful 3. We will practice each category 4. You will be graded on each category on a scale of 1, 2, 3 1. Needs improvement 2. Average 3. Great job!

Let’s Practice - 1. Share your responses to Questions 1A and 1B from your ethical dilemma on pg Maintain good eye contact and good stance 3. Let your partner share their responses 4. Repeat with someone else until the timer goes off

8/28: Attitude Reflection: page 5R 1.What does attitude mean to you now? 2.What have you learned throughout the week about the importance of having a positive attitude? 3.Is this a positive trait that you already have or is it one you need to work on? 4.How do you think your attitude in school/in this class affects your grades or your high school experience? 5.How will your attitude affect you after high school? 6.How did the characters you learned about this week (Mattie & Jimmy) inspire you to have a positive attitude?