What is Character

2. At the table you will find papers with descriptive words of personal attributes. While you are getting ready for the day, think of what you could do to either enhance or minimize those qualities in the individuals you work with: • Answer the following questions: • What is the best way to teach these attributes? • What are strategies to eliminate the negative attributes?

3. What is Character • Character is revealed by how you behave when you think no one’s looking.

5. Our reputation is what other people think we are; character is what we really are.. Lincoln said our character is the tree, our reputation the shadow Character and Reputation

6. Components of Good Character

7. Importance of Character

10. 6 Pillar Poster Activity Words Symbols Materials: Pillar Posters / 1 piece of wall chart paper • Step 1: Divide wall chart paper in half. On one side list the words or phrases that represent your Pillar; on the other side list or draw symbols that represent your Pillar. • Step 2: From your list, choose 4 words or phrases that best represent your Pillar.Are there symbols that match? Choose 2 symbols that best represent your Pillar. • Step 3: Using the words and symbol, write “lock beliefs” that can be changed into “key beliefs” for students. Consider each of the personal domains: Academic, Social/Emotional, & Character • Step 4: List an instructional strategyyou could use to instill each of the “key beliefs.”

11. Create a Six Pillar Commercial

16. TRUSTWORTHINESSKey beliefs to instill I will be a better person and live a more worthy life if I act on the following beliefs: • I will have more opportunities in life if I am a person of integrity • It is important to do the right thing even when it is hard • It is important that all stakeholders know what they need to know; I will not withhold any information that will help others • It is important to keep promises and commitments – my word means something

17. TRUSTWORTHINESSKey beliefs to instill I will be a better person and live a more worthy life if I act on the following beliefs: • Loyalty means “being there” for others ALL the time, not just in good or bad times • Loyalty is more important than gossip • It is better to try and fail and learn from the process than to take shortcuts by cheating – there’s no excuse for lying or cheating

18. Trustworthiness

19. Trustworthiness Video Bagger Vance

20. Bagger Vance

21. The Parable of the Master Carpenter

22. Trustworthiness Video Liar Liar

23. Liar Liar

24. So, what else have you lied to me about?! Thank you for caring. White lies often look very different from the perspective of the person lied to. THE TEST: Upon learning of the lie, would the person you lied to thank you for caring? Or feel manipulated or betrayed?

25. Balloon Activity Balloon represents a lie. When I say go, toss the balloon in the air and try to keep it in the air. If the balloon touches the ground, your lie has been discovered and you’re out. • What was it like trying to keep your lie going? • What strategies did you use to keep your lie going? Did any of you have someone get in the way of you keeping your lie aloft? How did that feel? Did it result in your lie hitting the floor or did you try to keep away from them? • When an untruth is discovered influences the perception of others about your worthiness of trust. • Are there different levels of lies—are some worse than others? Why or why not? • If you did something dishonest that was unlikely to be discovered for years how that would feel? What if it was never discovered? What if it was discovered but years later? How would that influence the perception of others? How would it influence the perception of yourself?

26. Using the Pillar integration handout on page 25 of your workbook and theMatrix in the Character Domain, reflect on how you can intentionally teach, enforce, advocate, and model thePillar of Trustworthiness. • Creating an ethical climate through integration

29. RESPECT Key beliefs to instill I will be a better person and live a more worthy life if I act on the following beliefs: • It is important that all stakeholders know what they need to know; I will not withhold any information that will help others • It is important to treat everyone with respect – even if I don’t feel they deserve it • I will treat others the way I want to be treated • It is important to be respectful and courteous with others – when I am respectful of others they will be more likely to treat me the same way • I must respect the personal space of others and keep my hands to myself – I can present my best self, even if I am upset or frustrated – fighting will only create more problems

30. RESPECT Key beliefs to instill I will be a better person and live a more worthy life if I act on the following beliefs: • Everyone should feel safe and welcome at school – It is important to make sure that my words are not hurting other people – it is important for people to be included • My way is not the only way – I can learn a lot from others • It is important to listen to the opinions of others • Others are entitled to not share everything – it is important to respect others’ privacy • Each person has the right to make decisions for himself or herself – I can’t force my opinions or ways on others

31. Universality of the Golden Rule

32. Respect

33. Respect Video Babe

34. Babe

35. Playing Card Hierarchy When I say ‘Move,’ place your card on your forehead so others can see it. The higher your card’s rank, the more popular you are. Everyone must treat and react to others based on their cards. For example, if someone is a King, show that you want to hang out with him or her. That person must in turn respond to you based on your card.

36. Using the Pillar integration handout on page 25 of your workbook and thematrix in the Character Domain, reflect on how you can intentionally teach, enforce, advocate, and model the Pillar of Respect. • Creating an ethical climate through integration

40. Responsibility

41. Responsibility Video Lateefah Simon

42. Lateefah Simon

43. RESPONSIBILITY • I have responsibilities to myself and others – I am responsible for my choices and their consequences Key beliefs to instill I will be a better person and live a more worthy life if I act on the following beliefs: • It is important to follow rules and do what I have to do • Others depend on me • I determine what kind of person I am • What I say affects other people

44. RESPONSIBILITY • I am responsible for what I do or don’t do Key beliefs to instill I will be a better person and live a more worthy life if I act on the following beliefs: • It’s up to me to have a good attitude – a positive attitude is more likely to have positive results • I am responsible for my actions and their consequences • I can succeed by working independently – it is important to rely on myself, not others • I determine what kind of person I am

45. RESPONSIBILITY • It is important to take care of myself and treat my body well – harming myself, even in small ways, won’t solve my problems or make me feel better Key beliefs to instill I will be a better person and live a more worthy life if I act on the following beliefs: • Using drugs and alcohol is not healthy for me – I should treat food as fuel for my body and follow healthy eating practices • It is important to think about my actions and decisions

47. Activity: Jars, Balls & Rice

48. Using the Pillar integration handout on page 25 of your workbook and thematrix in the Character Domain, reflect on how you can intentionally teach, enforce, advocate, and model the Pillar of Responsibility. • Creating an ethical climate through integration