Expectation Three – High School
Culture Connection
- Having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people
Quote:
"Politeness costs nothing and gains everything." - Lady Montague
Teacher: Politeness costs nothing
Students: And gains everything.
Sign Language
Use sign language for “Please”
– open hand facing chest moving in a circular motion;
“Thank you”, place fingertips of open right hand palm-in at mouth and drop to palm-up.
Media
Music
Musical Video : "POSITIVE"** 2.30 min. for song - choreography instruction included for 10 min.
Video
Please & Thank You video - Oliver Twist** 1.00 min.
How to Have Good Manners - Basic Etiquette,** including Phone Etiquette with cartoons
"Good Manners" ** 30 sec.
Literature
Fable:
The Old Lion and the Fox - Aesop
Fable
Books:
The Etiquette of Kindness - It's Not Just About the Right Fork!: Skills and Courtesy for Our Times by Suzanne-Marie English
Teen Manners: "From Malls to Messaging and Beyond" by Carol Post Senning
Short Story:
“Please” by Alicia Aspinwall, Book of Virtues, William Bennett , p 24-25
Poem:
“Influence” Joseph Norris, G.E. Manual , p. 19
Vocabulary
LEXICON: Suggest use one of the following methods:
- Student leader finds the word in a dictionary.
- Use of individual dictionaries.
- Display dictionary page on Interactive board.
- Access through use of computer or other media device.
4 Steps:
- Write the word.
- Define the word,
- Find synonyms.
- Find antonyms.
Note: Reference Lexicon Resource
Enriched Vocabulary
Synonyms:
Introductory Activity
“Please and Thank You” (P 2,6,9)
Use the cooperative learning structure to verbally process the following question:
How do we create:
- a classroom culture
- a school culture
- a personal culture
where good manners are evident?
Extension: What is the importance and impact of International Business Etiquette, Manners, & Culture?
Moral:
One person can be a change agent.
*Use writing activity as summary.
Cooperative Learning
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
- Think of a person who has influenced your life through the use of good manners or courtesy.
- Write a 25-50 word note of appreciation to that person. Be sure to include specific details about your experience.
- Ask for volunteers to share their notes.
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.