3 Ways to Be
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Out of Control
Adult Controlling You Control Yourself |
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1 Think - Write - Pair - Share
Which 'way' are you most of your day? 2 Think - Write - Pair - Share What is self identity? What is self control? What do they have to do with each other? 3 Watch the 3 videos in the sidebar. 4 Think - Pair - Share What examples of self control do you see? How do you think the self control skills these kids show will help them later in life? 5 Watch the Paul Tough Video Below. Think - Pair - Share How do you build self control skills? |
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How you present yourself is part of how you treat other people. You are already showing if you are kind and respectful, even if you haven't said a word. TWPS: What does that mean? 7 TPS What does it mean to be well spoken? What does it mean to be thoughtful? What does it mean to be modest? 8 Watch these 4 videos. Here are some people who are well spoken, modest, and thoughtful. TPS What skills do these people have at interacting with others? |
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9 Some of these skills are called 'norms.' They are things that people are expected to do so that they are better people to be around. They act as signs that you respect and value the person that you are listening to or talking to.
Sometimes kids experiment with breaking or changing these norms. That is fine when there is a reason and it doesn't hurt others. However, changing them for no reason other than to be different, or for small reasons, is selfish: it shows that you put your small wants ahead of thinking about other people.
TPS
What does it mean to be a rebel (to do things differently) without a cause?
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If you are going to try and do things differently, great, but you don't need to be a jerk about it. The goal is not for your to be a rebel who tries to change things for small and petty reasons that you will quickly grow out of. You can be a rebel, but do it rarely and thoughtfully.
TPS
What are some times it is and is not worth being a rebel?
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To review:
How you present yourself effects how you make other people feel. The way your present yourself, and how much you want to worry about it, is your choice. It is a big part of your life. It should be a thoughtful choice.
TWPS
Why might it be important to be aware of this?
Sometimes kids experiment with breaking or changing these norms. That is fine when there is a reason and it doesn't hurt others. However, changing them for no reason other than to be different, or for small reasons, is selfish: it shows that you put your small wants ahead of thinking about other people.
TPS
What does it mean to be a rebel (to do things differently) without a cause?
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If you are going to try and do things differently, great, but you don't need to be a jerk about it. The goal is not for your to be a rebel who tries to change things for small and petty reasons that you will quickly grow out of. You can be a rebel, but do it rarely and thoughtfully.
TPS
What are some times it is and is not worth being a rebel?
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To review:
How you present yourself effects how you make other people feel. The way your present yourself, and how much you want to worry about it, is your choice. It is a big part of your life. It should be a thoughtful choice.
TWPS
Why might it be important to be aware of this?