Learning Respect through Language Arts by: Tamara Wrighton

Introduction

According to Webster's dictionary, respect is a feeling of admiring someone or something that is good, valuable, important, etc. This week we will explore the character trait of respect. We will explore this trait through reading, writing, and music. Click on the task link to see the list of tasks you will be required to complete. 

Task

You will be required to: 

  • Complete a self-evaluation survey
  • Read and anylze the story "Arthur's Eyes" 
  • Answer one of the discussion questions 
  • Listen to the lyrics of Aretha Franklin's song Respect. Read the lyric to the song Respect. What message was Aretha trying to convey?
  • Create your own original song about respect
Process

Now you know what you are suppose to do, but how do you go about doing it? Here are the task you must complete and the details on how to complete them. 

Self-Evaluation Survey

Are you respectful? Click on the link below to take the survey and then think about what changes you should make (if any) to become more respectful. 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ZjSzAueUY7HbCGq04k0HrblN6e87s4Ccey5GBg…

Arthur's Eyes by Marc Brown

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One of the underlying themes in this story is respect. This story will be used in class to demonstrate respect towards others. Before reading the story write down five ways you can show respect to others. Compare and contrast your list with a classmate. Read the story Arthur's Eyes , analyze the behaviors of the characters. Write down any instances that the characters was disrespectful to Arthur. Give suggestions for improving the characters behaviors. Create a flyer that depict ways to show respect. 

Discussion Questions

*Select one of the discussion questions to answer. Write at least 3-5 sentences. 

1. Why do we choose to show respect to the American flag?

2. How do you feel when someone judges you without knowing you or giving you a chance?

3. What can YOU do to make this a more respectful world?

Analyze Aretha Franklin's Song Respect

Listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOUqQt3Kg0

Read: https://play.google.com/music/preview/Tcmk4ldiq4gqyjemt6cr2csidja?lyric…

Listen and Read the song Respect by Aretha Franklin. Reflect on this song. What message do you think Miss Franklin was trying to convey? Write down your reflections. Share your reflections with a partner. Work with a partner, create a song about respect. 

Evaluation
Learning Respect through Language Arts
Name: ________________________ Teacher: Ms. Wrighton
Date Submitted: ____________ Title of Work: ___________________

 

  Criteria Points
4 3 2 1  
Introduction All questions were answered completely and rationales for the answers wereclearly stated. All questions were answered completely, but rationales for the all the answerswere not clearly stated. Not all questions were answered completely, or greater than 2 rationales for the all answers were not clearly stated. All questionswere notanswered completely. ____
Task All areas of the task were addressed and handled with a high degree of sophistication. The plan followed by the team demonstrated a great deal of thought. At least one area of the task was not addressed. The plan followed by the team demonstrated a great deal of thought. At least two areas of the task were not addressed. The plan followed by the team demonstrated a moderate level of thought. The task is incomplete and/or it is apparent that little effort went into the development of the task. ____
Process: Teamwork It is evident that a mutual effort and cohesive unit created the final product. The team worked well together, but could have utilized each other's skills to a better degree. The team had problems working together. Little collaboration occurred. The final product is not the result of a collaborative effort. The group showed no evidence of collaboration. ____
Process: Originality The ideas expressed by the body of work demonstrate a high degree of originality. The ideas expressed by the body of work are mostly original. The group may have improved upon a previous idea. The ideas expressed by the body of work demonstrate a low degree of originality. There were no original ideas expressed in this project.  
Grammar, Format , and Spelling The final body of work was free of grammar, spelling, and formatting errors. The final body of work had 1 error related to either grammar, spelling, and formatting errors. The final body of work had 3-5 grammar, spelling, and formatting errors. The final body of work had major grammar, spelling, and formatting errors.  
        Total----> ____

 
Conclusion

handshake respect earn it

Respect is a vital part of any relationship. Learn to respect others' efforts, abilities and opinions. You can respect others by thanking them for their assistance and support. This is a form of showing gratitude. Complimenting others on their successes is another way to show respect. A key component of being respectful is following through on your commitments. Do what you say you'll do! Lastly, be mindful of the golden rule, "do unto others as you would have them do to you". I hope that you have learned a great deal about respect through these activities. Make a conscious effort to implement respect as one of your character traits. 

Credits

Brown, M. (1979). Arthur's Eyes. Toronto: Little, Brown and Company.

Google Play. (2015, April 3). Retrieved from https://play.google.com/music/preview/Tcmk4ldiq4gqyjemt6cr2csidja?lyric…

Lickona, T. (1991). Educating for Character: How Our Schools Can Teach Respect and Responsibility. New York: Bantam.

Webster. (2015, April 2). Retrieved from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respect

 

Teacher Page

Final Project Summary Statements

  • What are my core personal values, those virtues and elements of character that make me who I am?

My core personal values are to treat others with respect. I make an effort to treat people the way I would like to be treated. Another core value I possess is integrity. I try to do what's right eventhough it might not be the most popular decision. 

  • What are my personal strengths as a moral model? More specifically, what moral awareness, feeling or action do I bring to the classroom or workplace? My home?

My personal strength is the fact that I was raised in a house where character was taught and high expectations for appropriate behaviors was obvious. I have strengths in character education because it has been engrained in me since my childhood. 

  • Who am I as a future role model or educational leader?

I hope to be someone my students will look back and admire my teachings as well as the way I treated them. I try to go above and beyond for my students and ensure their success in and out the classroom. 

  • Finally end your statement by addressing the future. You are still ad interim (in process), you will always develop, so look to the future: What’s next? Now that you know about character, moral and values, what skills might still remain to be refined or added, what might you want to explore more in the arena of moral leadership?

Now that I know about morals and values, I would like to see our school make a deliberated effort to teach character traits. I would like to figure out a way to get parents more and involved and educated on character education. I would like to see a character education program implemented at school with course work and a curriculum.