E MPATHY Trying to understand another person’s experience; to put yourself in their shoes Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character Week 10

Empathy “Conversation means being able to disagree and still continue the discussion.” -Dwight MacDonald Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character

H ELEN K ELLER Empathy Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character

H ELEN K ELLER  Helen Keller was born a happy, healthy child, but a fever left her blind and deaf at the age of 18 months.  Unable to reach Helen, her parents hired Annie Sullivan to live with the family and teach Helen to communicate.  With Annie Sullivan’s help, Helen Keller learned to read, write and communicate. Helen Keller went on to attend college and learned several languages.  As an adult Helen Keller helped others who were disadvantaged and faced obstacles.  She also stood up for causes she believed in such as a woman’s right to vote. Empathy Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character

H ELLEN K ELLER “The most pathetic person in the world is someone who has sight but has no vision.” Empathy Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character

Week 10 Overview Ethical Monday  Ethical Dilemma – Empathy & Disabilities  Lecture – Positive Communication Skills Character Movie Tuesday  Scenes & questions from The Blind Side Role Model Wednesday  Quiz on Chapter 10 – Helen Keller Basic Skill Thursday  Blind Fold Exercise  Guest Speaker or Current Events Assignment Friday  Retelling a historic event through another’s eyes Empathy Attitude Preparation Perseverance Respect Honesty Integrity Courage Appreciation Self-Control Empathy Gratitude Tolerance Duty Loyalty Responsibility Compassion Leadership Character