the original six…. and now there are ten…. trustworthiness respect responsibility fairness ...
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The Original Six….The Original Six…. And now there are ten….And now there are ten….
Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Caring Citizenship
Honesty Courage Diligence Integrity
• Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say
you’ll do • Have the courage to do the
right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your
family, friends and country
• Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule
• Be tolerant of differences • Use good manners, not bad
language • Be considerate of the feelings of
others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone •
Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements
• Do what you are supposed to do • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider
the consequences • Be accountable for your choices
• Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly
• Be kind • Be compassionate and show you
care • Express gratitude Forgive others • Help people in need
• Do your share to make your school and community better
• Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good
neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment
• Honesty– Choosing to tell the truth in our words and actions
• Courage– An inner strength that stands up for beliefs and
convictions, even when others don’t agree with you
• Diligence– The ability to work hard and strive for excellence
in all we do• Integrity– Living a life that is consistent with our own values
and convictions
We will be taking a look at each pillar individually.
To start the unit off, write a sentence using each pillar of character as if it is a vocabulary word.
Your sentence should show how you demonstrate the pillar, or how you appreciate the pillar being demonstrated by others.
Use what you have learned in this PowerPoint as a frame of reference for each pillar.