1. Lathrop Intermediate School Home of the Spartans
Self-Control
College Prep Lesson
Wednesday, March 15, 2017
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2. Happening Now: March Madness on MyOn!
Goal: Students should read 7.6 or more hours.
That’s only 20 minutes a day!
Students who achieve this goal will receive prizes!
See Ms. Cook in the Learning Center for more information.
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3. Self Control What is self-control?
Self-control is the ability to control oneself, particularly one's emotions and desires or the expression of them in one's behavior, especially in difficult situations.
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4. Examples
Self-control is the ability to override an impulse in order to respond appropriately.
We use self-control when we eat carrots instead of Krispy Kreme donuts,
When we forgive instead of “freak out” and
When we pay attention instead of participating in distractions.
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5. Thinking before you act. Controlling your temper. Making good choices.
What does self-control look like?
Thinking before you act.
Controlling your temper.
Making good choices.
Following through with plans and tasks.
Behaving, even when no one is looking.
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6. What does self control do for us?
Self-control helps us manage motivational conflicts
A motivational conflict is when motivations clash in ways that prevent action.
People have many motivations, most of which benefit themselves and society.
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7. How can you demonstrate self-control at school?
Coming to class with everything needed to get to work rather than being unprepared
Remembering and following directions rather than needing to be reminded

Getting to work right away rather than procrastinating
Paying attention rather than getting distracted
Raising your hand and wait for your turn to speak
Staying focused on your work
Keeping your hands to yourself
Walking quietly in the hallway
Trying your best
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8. How can you demonstrate self-control socially/with others?
Remaining calm, even when criticized or otherwise provoked, rather than losing your temper
Allowing others to speak rather than interrupting
Being polite to all, even when stressed or angry
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10. Reflect: 1. How did Donald Duck demonstrate self-control?
2. What is an area in your life where you may need to practice applying more self-control?
3. What will you do to show more self-control?
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11. Ways to implement self control when you are about to lose it.
1. Stop, take a breath and count to 10.
2. Think about how your body feels.
3. Think about your choices and their
consequences:
a. Walk away
b. Use and “I” statement
c. Get an adult to help
4. Decide on your best choice and do it!
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