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Greek Mythology
Focus students on the Work to Become Ethical People anchor chart. Explain that, as it says at the top of the chart, ethical people are people who treat others well and stand up for what is right.
Read aloud the habit of character recorded:
“I show respect. This means I appreciate the abilities, qualities, and achievements of
others, and treat myself, others, and the environment with care.”
Invite students to turn and talk to an elbow partner:
“Using the anchor chart as a guide, what does respect mean in your own words?”
“What does respect look like? What might you see when someone is showing respect to someone else?”
“What does respect sound like? What might you hear when someone is showing respect to someone else?”
See Work to Become Ethical People anchor chart (example for teacher reference).
If helpful, provide some visual examples of showing respect and empathy. These can be
images or short videos.
Tell students they will now have the opportunity to share their reflections, if they would
like to, with the whole group. Remind students to respond with respect as necessary.
Invite volunteers to share their reflections with the whole group. Be prepared to discuss any issues students feel they need to discuss further.
Closing and Assessment
A. Reflect on Learning Targets (5 minutes)
Invite students to reflect on their progress toward the learning target, using a checking for understanding technique—for example, Thumb-O-Meter.
– Thumb-O-Meter:
Tell students they are going to use the Thumb-O-Meter strategy to reflect on their comfort level or readiness on the learning target.
When prompted to reflect on the learning target, students show their comfort level with it by holding their thumb up, down, or sideways. By holding their thumb sideways, they are indicating they will need some support. By holding their thumb down, they are indicating they feel uncomfortable with the learning target.
Usestudents’self-assessmenttoadjustinstruction,andcheckinwithstudents showing a thumb-down or thumb-sideways.
Scan student responses, and make a note of students who might need support. Check in with them moving forward.
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