1. THE SIX PILLARS OF CHARACTER CHARACTER Maricopa Middle School 2015-2016

2. RESPECT  Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule  Be tolerant of differences  Use good manners, not bad language  Be considerate of the feelings of others  Deal peacefully with disagreements, anger, or insults

3. Respect To show esteem or to be concerned about something or someone Obeying Supporting Caring Sharing Listening Holding the door for others Congratulating others Following directions at games in school Saying “good game” especially when you lose Insulting others Hurting others Stealing Letting somebody down Talking through directions when teacher is speaking Ignoring others Bad sportsmanship

4. HOW TO TREAT OTHERS WITH RESPECT Treating people with respect makes your world a nicer place to live in, whether it's at home, at school, or out in your community. And it's easy - all you have to do is treat people the way you like to have them treat you. Here are a few ideas. Don't insult people or make fun of them. Listen to others when they speak. Value other people's opinions. Be considerate of people's likes and dislikes. Don't mock or tease people. Don't talk about people behind their backs. Be sensitive to other people's feelings. Don't pressure someone to do something he or she doesn't want to do.

5. RESPECT VIDEOS  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXTIC2hFhSA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wXTIC2hFhSA  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsscgi9_1PQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsscgi9_1PQ  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOvZLOL9zd0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOvZLOL9zd0

6. RESPECT ACTIVITY  Admire  Honor  Disrespect  Appreciation  High opinion  Revere  Esteem  Scorn  Ridicule  Disregard Give a thumbs up for synonyms for RESPECT and a thumbs down for antonyms for RESPECT

7. RESPECT WRITING Ask yourself this question: Do I show respect for myself by showing respect for others? Write a paragraph to answer this question. Be sure to use the ACE the question strategy when answering. A: Restate the question in the answer C: Cite evidence from your personal knowledge E: Explain your evidence

8. RESPONSIBILITY DEFINITION  Taking action as a trustworthy person.  Ann took responsibility for feeding, watering, and walking him.

9. RESPONSIBILITY  Do what you are supposed to do  Persevere: keep on trying!  Always do your best  Use self-control  Be self-disciplined  Think before you act – consider the consequences  Be accountable for your choices

10. Responsibility What does it mean? Make good choices Caring about yourself and others Characteristics: On your own without being told Trustworthy dependable Keep your desk clean Pick up papers Finish work Put materials away Stay on task-focus Ignore people Messy desk Unfinished work Tell people the answer Copying other people

11. RESPONSIBILITY VIDEO  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQdUbvNUykY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQdUbvNUykY

12. RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITY What responsibilities do I have to myself, my family, my community, and my world? Complete the circle map by answering the question in the center.

13. TRUSTWORTHINESS  Be honest  Don‘t deceive, cheat, or steal  Be reliable and do what you say you’ll do  Have the courage to do the right thing  Build a good reputation  Be loyal – stand by your family, friends, and country

14. Trustworthiness Being truthful and having the courage to do the right thing even when no one is looking. Honest Truthful Integrity Reliable Loyal Courageous Do what you say you are going to do No prank calls Keep hands out of others desks Keep hands, feet to self Good reputation Be on time Do what an adult tells you to do Disrespect Doing bad things, using poor language, hitting Not showing up when telling someone you will Profanity Stealing Hands touching others Vandelism

15. CHARACTERISTICS OF TRUSTWORTHY PEOPLE Follow through on what they say they will do Have the courage to do the right thing Stand by their family, friends, and community Keep promises Tell the truth, even if it means they may get in trouble Return things they find that belong to someone else Establish a good reputation Can be counted onto do the right thing Set a good example Follow rules and encourage others to do so as well Are sincere Walk the talk Return things that are borrowed on time and in the same condition Pay debts

16. TRUSTWORTHY VIDEO  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QMhRf5MpKc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QMhRf5MpKc  https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=17&v=3Hqt_hnD2A0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=17&v=3Hqt_hnD2A0

17. TRUSTWORTHINESS ACTIVITY  Watch the following video  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adw8NOYyFLI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Adw8NOYyFLI  Now it’s your turn to create a poster like the ones you saw in the video.  Be sure to include who you trust, qualities of trustworthy people, write a poem, add some color  BE CREATIVE

18. FAIRNESS  Play by the rules  Take turns and share  Be open-minded; listen to others  Don’t take advantage of others  Don’t blame others carelessly

19. FAIRNESS VIDEO  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0lPms4eQmk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0lPms4eQmk  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiomDL_RqwU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiomDL_RqwU  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx5QoTc3OBo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fx5QoTc3OBo

20. FAIRNESS ACTIVITY  Complete a poster of all the words, phrases you think of when you hear the word FAIRNESS

21. CARING  Be kind  Show you care  Express gratitude  Forgive others  Help people in need

22. CARING VIDEO  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQWdX- lApWA&list=RDkV0XQWoJzUQ&index=11 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQWdX- lApWA&list=RDkV0XQWoJzUQ&index=11  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBMZnZuO3RA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBMZnZuO3RA

23. CARING ACTIVITY  List as many ways as you can think of to show others that you care about them

24. CITIZENSHIP  Do your share to make your school and community better  Be a good neighbor  Obey laws and rules  Respect authority  Protect the environment

25. CITIZENSHIP  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0hQ6lIv84c&index=5&list=P LFF85163C2A9E2FB9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0hQ6lIv84c&index=5&list=P LFF85163C2A9E2FB9  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_GB3- txWyQ&list=PLFF85163C2A9E2FB9&index=7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_GB3- txWyQ&list=PLFF85163C2A9E2FB9&index=7

26. CITIZENSHIP ACTIVITY  Make a tree map of all the ways that you can show your citizenship at home, school, and in the community Citizenship home school community

27. DIGITAL CITIZENSHIP  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrd0fWX2SIk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rrd0fWX2SIk