Tuesday, November 13, 2007

Respect Part 4-Due 11-16-07

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Watch a sitcom on television, and then write about how the actions of the characters demonstrated either respectful or disrespectful behavior.

Bullies are often trying to make people "respect" them. Is this really respect, or is it fear?

What is the difference?

How is bullying and violent behavior an act of disrespect?

Write about a time when you were disrespectful to someone. Why did it happen?

Was it the right thing to do?

What were the consequences?

How did it make the other person feel?

What did you learn from the experience?

Describe three things you could do to be a more respectful person.

How would that affect your relationships with others?

How does it benefit you to be a respectful person?


Respect Part 3-Due 11-15-07

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How is respect related to fairness?

To caring?

To the Golden Rule?

To violence?

What does respect have to do with the quality of your character?

What are the benefits of people treating each other with respect?

Respect Part 2-Due 11-14-07

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What can you do to make this a more respectful world?

Does respect play a role in harmonious race relations?

Explain.

Do you think that people in our society are respectful enough of each other?

Why?


Do you consider yourself to be a respectful person?

Why, or why not?

In what ways do you show respect to others?

Respect Part 1-Due 11-13-07

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How do you feel when someone judges you without knowing you or giving you a chance?

How do you feel when someone you disagree with calls you a name?

How do you feel when someone bumps into you in the hall and doesn't apologize?

Agree or disagree: Courtesy and politeness are a lot of nonsense.

Agree or disagree: When people stay out of a bully’s way, they are showing respect.