1. Do Now… Describe 3 traits that make you who you are.
Describe 3 traits that someone else would describe you with.

2. Character Education
Health 7
Mr. Corsano

3. Responsible Being independent Taking care of something or someone
Doing HW/Chores
Example- You are responsible for completing your homework when it is assigned.

4. Respect Treat others the way you want to be treated Manners
Other countries traditions
Respect adults/teachers, Students property.
Example- Showing up on time to class, shows respect to the teacher.

5. Caring Protecting someone or something Compassionate
Possessions-cell phone, ipod, video games, money, etc.
Family
Your body and your self
Example- Helping someone feel better when they are down, shows that you care about them.

6. Trustworthy Parents trust you to make the right decision
Friends trust you with a secret
Be honest, tell the truth…
Hard to gain back once its lost…
Example- Trusting someone to come pick you up from the movies.

7. Citizenship Patriotic USA, Wappingers, WJHS, etc. Community Volunteer
Respect your environment
Recycle, etc.
Example- Volunteering in your community to help others in need.

8. Empathy
Feeling for someone in a situation that you have gone through in your life.
Positive or negative
Example- You and your friend made an all-star team. You are both excited about making the team and know what each are feeling.

9. Fairness Every one is equal When picking a team, let everyone play
Teachers allowing for all opinions
Include everyone in what your doing
Give everyone a fair shot
Example- Letting everyone get a chance to play in a game.

10. Closing questions… Why should we have good character?
Why is it important?

11. Role Model Project Part 1
Bridge Map: (See side board for map)
Choose 4 pillars of character
Relate the 4 pillars of character to your role model.
Describe how each is related to your role model.
Write in notes section, be prepared to turn in it in the next day.