Expectations Eight – Middle School
Expectation Eight
We will practice virtuous living, using the Life Principles.
Culture Connection
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.
- 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..
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)
- If students are seated on floor: Designate ‘elbow buddies’.
- If students are seated at tables: Assign table partner.
- 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.
- 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.