Character Education

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Objective

I can analyze how different character traits influence decision-making in real-life scenarios.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Mental Health Center Kids · 5:10

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

Define "character building" in your own words, explaining why it is considered a lifelong process.

2

Describe a situation where showing respect might be challenging, and explain how someone with good character would respond.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Imagine you find a wallet in the hallway at school with money and an ID inside. Which character trait is most important in deciding what to do, and how would that trait influence your decision? You and a friend are playing a game, and you realize your friend is cheating. Which character trait is most important in deciding how to handle this situation, and how would that trait influence your decision? You accidentally spill juice on someone's new shoes in the cafeteria. Which character trait is most important in deciding how to respond, and how would that trait influence your decision?

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