Expectation Six – High School
Expectation Six
Culture Connection
Life Principle: EFFORT
- Doing one’s best in an endeavor
Quote: "If better is possible, then good is not enough. Well done is better than well said." - Benjamin Franklin
Callback:
Teacher: “Well done is better”
Students: “Than well said.”
Sign Language
Hand Sign for Expectation #6
Use sign for Applaud:
Clap several times quickly while hands move forward.
Media
Music
"The Wind Beneath My Wings"** Bette Midler, 4:59 min. Lyrics
"The HERO"** Mariah Carey, 4:23 min. Lyrics
Video
"Make A Difference"** story 6:47 min.
Encouragement & gratitude** 1 min.
Australia's Got Talent - Chooka.** 5 :47 min
Homeless Korean Boy Steals Show** 8:01 min
Literature
Fable:
"The Crow and the Pitcher", Aesop’s Fable
Short Stories:
"John Smith at Jamestown", Moral Compass by William Bennett, p. 401-404
"Learning to Dance in the Rain" -Vivian Greene, Quote Patrick Henry Hughes Story** 6:32 min.
Poem:
"Dare to Be" by Steve Maraboli "Dare to Be"
"Mr. Meant-To", Author Unknown, The Book of Virtues, William Bennett p. 364
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: endeavor
Note: Reference Lexicon Resource
Vocabulary (P 8,11)
“Effort in Action”
Brainstorm words that describe how effort looks, sounds, and feels. In pairs create a list of 10 words that describe effort.
Join another pair, share lists, and add any new words. Join another group of 4 and repeat. The end result will be a list to be posted in the room for use and reflection.
Introductory Activity
'Our Personal Best' Poster
Materials:
2.5 x 2.5” Sticky notes
Poster or large sheet of chart paper
Directions:
Distribute a sticky note to every student. As a class or in groups brainstorm potential talents or services they might contribute toward a meaningful project. Have each write their name and a talent or service on their note and post it on the prepared poster.
Allow time to share with their Pair Share partner.
Extension: Plan a Make A Difference Day
Celebrate everyone’s effort!
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
Have students journal or illustrate their talent or service. Include writing a prediction of the impact it might have on others.
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.