Definitions of Respect
The purpose of this lesson is for learners to create a vocabulary wall about respect. They will define words associated with respect and disrespect and write a sentence using a vocabulary word.
The learner will:
- define discrimination, diversity, exclusion, inclusion, minorities, pluralism, sensitivity, racism, stereotyping, tolerance, bias, prejudice and their relationship to respect.
- write a sentence using one of the defined words to communicate how to treat people with respect.
- state how treating people with respect benefits the common good.
- dictionaries, Thesaurus, and/or internet access
- 12 pieces of chart paper
Ask the students how showing respect to diverse people and points of view promotes the common good. Discuss.
Create a class vocabulary wall about respect. Arrange the class into 12 groups. Give each group a large piece of chart paper, a dictionary, and/or internet access. Assign each group one of the following words: discrimination, diversity, exclusion, inclusion, minorities, pluralism, sensitivity, racism, stereotyping, tolerance, bias, prejudice. The groups are to look up definitions for the their word and then rewrite the definition in their own words on the chart paper. Ask them to indicate if the word and definition represents an aspect of respect or disrespect (some words might apply to both respect and disrespect).
Post the definitions around the room and allow time for the class members to read each definition.
Each student chooses one of the words (not necessarily the one he or she defined) to use in a sentence. The written sentence should demonstrate understanding of the vocabulary and communicate how people can show respect for one another to promote the common good.
This character education mini-lesson is not intended to be a service learning lesson or to meet the K-12 Service-Learning Standards for Quality Practice. The character education units will be most effective when taught in conjunction with a student-designed service project that provides a real world setting in which students can develop and practice good character and leadership skills. For ideas and suggestions for organizing service events go to generationon.org.
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