High School


Expectation Eight

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 #8
Use 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.

  1. Define the word.
  2. What do you notice about the word.
    a. # of letters
    b. # of consonants, vowels
  3. Create a math problem with the #’s.
  4. Use the word in a meaningful sentence.
  5. Write all parts of speech for the word.
  6. 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

**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.