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Let’s brush up on our good character traits before we begin our exploration on the planet character.
Who are people of good character?
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They are people who make good choices that benefit themselves and others and are firm in their words and actions.
Character word definitions
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Respect - Being concerned and considerate for yourself and others through your words and actions. Responsibility - Being accountable for your thoughts, words, and actions. Being able to make choices between right and wrong.
Caring – The work of the heart! In addition to caring for yourself, being interested in someone else’s life or situation other than your own, and actually doing something to show that you care.
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Fairness - When everyone has the same chances to succeed or fail. Citizenship - Being active in the communities you are a part of: school, church, neighborhood, city, state, nation, and world. There are people all around you that show good character every day. Let’s start on our hunt to get to the heart of the matter!
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Use good manners by saying please and _______________________
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__________________________ a food drive at your school.
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Not following the rules of a game is known as ___________________.
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________________________ is when you have a general interest in someone eles's life.
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________________________ is when everyone has the same chance to succeed or fail.
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Thinking only of yourself and not considering other people's feelings.
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_____________________ from your mistakes and try not to do them again.
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Everyone takes a _______________ in a game.
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Giving some of your old things to a charity.
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Keep your room ________________________.
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Spreading false information about someone.
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Fair _____________________________________.
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Just be __________________________________.
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When you are happy you _________________.
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Someone who does kind things for other people has a _______________________ heart. * Answer Key is in Teacher's Character Supplement or on our website at: www.academicplannersplus.com
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volunteer
a source of daily information about the world around you
recycle laws
governing rule
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a symbol of our country
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leader of your school
principal
being an active member of a community
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pledge of allegiance
offering your time to help someone in need
U.S. flag
newspaper
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a promise or oath
citizenship
being a citizen of the United States of America someone who was elected by others to govern
* Answer Key is in Teacher's Character Supplement or on our website at: www.academicplannersplus.com
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Color the spaces with good character words in (RED). Color the spaces with bad character words in (BLUE).
Littering Vandalism
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Responsible
Stealing
Citizenship
Rude
Caring
Fairness
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Truth
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Wasteful
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Loyal
Respect
Rumors
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