Today's Objective: To cultivate the positive character trait of respect.
Essential Questions/Topic Starters: The American Philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Men are respectable only as they respect." What do you think Emerson meant by this?
Class Format: Journalizing, Whole-group discussion
Time Allotment: One 15-Minute Session
Today's Suggested Activities:
1 minute
Define Respect (and write or display definition on the board). Definition: Special esteem or
consideration in which one holds for another person or thing.
5 minutes
Discuss the Essential Question: The American Philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Men are respectable only as they respect." What do you think Emerson meant by this?
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Today's Objective: To cultivate the positive character trait of respect.
Essential Questions/Topic Starters: The American Philosopher, Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "Men are respectable only as they respect." What do you think Emerson meant by this?
Class Format: Journalizing, Whole-group discussion
Time Allotment: One 15-Minute Session
Today's Suggested Activities:
- 1 minute
- Define Respect (and write or display definition on the board). Definition: Special esteem or
consideration in which one holds for another person or thing.Key Words:
Respect, Regard, Value, Admire, Appreciate
Quote: "Respect a man and he will do all the more." - John Wooden, Basketball Coach
Resources: Martin J. Marrazo, About.Com
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