THE LANGUAGE OF VIRTUES What is a virtue

THE LANGUAGE OF VIRTUES What is a virtue? Get your advisory notebook from up front.

OBJECTIVE To develop and demonstrate respect for self, respect for others, and respect for property. Students will be able to identify and examine three elements of a virtue statement: an opening phrase, a virtue, and how the virtue is being shown or needs to be shown by discussing the sample virtues statements as a group.

HOW TO SPEAK THE LANGUAGE OF VIRTUES Make up your own sentence using a virtue.

-----TO GUIDE----- Make up your own sentence using a virtue.

----- TO CORRECT ----- Make up your own sentence using a virtue.

CHOOSE 5 -10 VIRTUES FROM THE LIST v assertiveness v cleanliness v cooperation modesty courage kindness v compassion love confidence Loyalty v consideration orderliness courtesy patience v Creativity Peacefulness detachment perseverance v determination purposefulness diligence Reliability v enthusiasm v flexibility self-discipline forgiveness service v friendliness tact generosity Thankfulness v gentleness tolerance helpfulness trust v honesty Trustworthiness honor truthfulness v humility understanding idealism unity integrity justice caring commitment respect Joyfulness moderation excellence responsibility

YOU ARE GOING TO CREATE A VIRTUES DECK v Each student will create 3 or more cards. v The goal is for us to make a Virtues Deck to remind us of these traits in ourselves. v (Miss Gauger will laminate the deck and we will draw a card for inspiration during advisory classes. )

EACH CARD SHOULD HAVE: v The virtue listed. v A quote about the virtue Determination on the back. v Neat lettering style. v A border on each side v The background colored. “The person who makes a success of living is the one who sees his goal steadily and aims for it unswervingly. That is dedication. ” ~ Cecil B. De Mille