8 Essential Character Traits OCS Social Studies I

8 Essential Character Traits OCS Social Studies I Mrs. Bonifay

CARING n Caring is the quality of showing concern for another person or thing, often putting one's own needs aside.

CARING n What are things you care about? a. your family b. your friends c. your school d. the Earth e. pets/animals

CITIZENSHIP n n A citizen is person who is an official member of a country. Citizenship is also having a commitment to one’s school, community, and country by following the rules and by offering support.

CITIZENSHIP n Examples of good citizenship include: a. voting b. volunteering c. serving in the military d. serving in a governmental office

COURAGE n n Courage is to face danger or differences without fear or hesitation. Bravery in dangerous or uncomfortable situations. “Courage is contagious. When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened. ” - Billy Graham

COURAGE n Examples of people who display courage: a. soldiers b. police c. firefighters d. anyone who stands up for what they believe even if it isn’t popular!

FAIRNESS n n Fairness is to have the ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty. The Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have done unto you.

FAIRNESS n Examples of fairness: a. taking turns b. following the same rules as everyone else c. having equal rules and opportunities for everyone regardless of gender, race, religion or beliefs

HONESTY n n Honesty is telling the truth no matter what the consequences. Being truthful with yourself and others

HONESTY n Some “rules” for honesty: a. be truthful to others and yourself b. do what’s right no matter who’s around c. be someone others can trust

RESPECT n n Respect is to regard someone highly or to think a lot of someone. You have to earn someone else’s respect.

RESPECT n n n Name 5 people you respect. Who is the most important person whom you should respect? Yourself! Other things you should respect: a. property b. your country c. the environment

RESPONSIBILITY n Responsibility means being dependable, doing the things you are expected to do, and doing your duty.

RESPONSIBILITY n Some ways to show responsibility: a. doing your chores at home without being reminded constantly b. doing your schoolwork on time c. taking care of your money and spending it wisely.

SELF-DISCIPLINE n Self-discipline is the ability to control one's own behavior and the ability to do what is required without outside direction or force

SELF-DISCIPLINE n Other words for “self-discipline” 1. self-control 2. willpower 3. constraint 4. dignity “MIND OVER MATTER”

Now it’s your turn……… n Name one time you have……. 1. been caring. 2. been a good citizen. 3. shown courage. 4. been fair with others. 5. been honest, even when you thought it would be easier to tell a lie. 6. shown respect for someone or something. 7. been responsible. 8. shown self-discipline.

CHARACTER n People grow through experience if they meet life honestly and courageously. This is how character is built. n n Character is like a tree and reputation like its shadow. The shadow is what we think of it; the tree is the real thing. n n Eleanor Roosevelt, My Day Abraham Lincoln, Lincoln's Own Stories "Our character is what we do when we think no one is looking. ” Hugh B. Brown