Expectations Expectation One Expectation Two Expectation Three Expectation Four Expectation Five Expectation Six Expectation Seven Expectation Eight High School Middle School Elementary Life Principles Practices Music Photo Gallery Rise and Shine Ideas Choice CROSSROADS Directory Word Wall Poetry Search Expectation Eight We will practice virtuous living, using the Life Principles. Culture Connection Life Principle: INTEGRITY Quote: “Integrity is doing the right thing even when no one is watching.” - C. S. Lewis Callback: Teacher: Hold yourself to a higher standard Students: Than anyone else expects of you Sign Language Hand Sign for Expectation #8Use sign for Practice: Palm down ‘A’;brush back and forth on left index. Media Music "Point of Light"** Lyrics Randy Travis 3:37 min "One Voice" lyrics video** 2:49 min. ."I Was Here"** 3:44. min. Lyrics Video "Integrity"** 30 sec. "Basketball"** 1:00 min. - Sportsmanship Literature Fable: "A Boiled Seed Cannot Sprout"- Author Unknown Short Stories: "The Knights of the Silver Shield" - Raymond M. Alden, Moral Compass, William Bennett, p. 255-260 "The Rabbi and The Pearl" by Rabbi Fred Davidow Poem: "The Habit Poem" -Author Unknown "The Habit Poem" "The Life Heroic" - Author Unknown, The Moral Compass, William Bennett, p. 360 "The Question" - Author Unknown Vocabulary LEXICON: Complete at least three. Define the word. What do you notice about the word. a. # of letters b. # of consonants, vowels Create a math problem with the #’s. Use the word in a meaningful sentence. Write all parts of speech for the word. Analyze for root word, prefixes, suffixes. Word Wall Vocabulary: virtuous Note: Reference Lexicon Resource Vocabulary (P 8,11) Review the Life Principles that have been introduced with each of the Eight Expectations. Using a Pair Share Structure, brainstorm at least 5 additional Life Principles that would apply to Integrity. Write each on a post-it note and place on the board. Remove duplicates to create a master list.. Dictionary Introductory Activity What is Integrity? Divide the students into groups of 3-5. View the "Basketball" or "Integrity" video. Have each group select 3 Life Principles from the Vocabulary activity display and use them in discussion to find at least one supporting detail in the video story relating to the question, “What is Integrity?” Designate a reporter from each group to summarize their findings. Cooperative Learning Cooperative Learning Structure Pair Share: (P 3,5,6) 1 - If students are seated on floor: Designate ‘elbow buddies’. 2 - If students are seated at tables: Assign table partner. 3 - If students are standing: Have students walk around and on a designated signal, find a partner near them. Those students without a partner raise their hands and find one. 4 - Have pairs share with each other, then with other pairs, other teams, or the entire group. Writing Activity Writing Prompt: What question can you ask yourself to determine if you are making a integrity-based decision? Extension: Have students write on a 3x5 card, post, and discuss. Brain Break Brain Break Celebration **Caution: Some of the online videos have brief advertisements attached at the beginning that may be inappropriate for viewing by students and need to be cued before showing.
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