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PREDICT…
What is a character trait?

What character traits do you possess?

What character traits would you like to

possess?

… We’ll learn about 6 specific character traits today.

TRUSTWORTHINESS

Living up to the expectations of

others

Refraining from lies and

self-serving behavior

Practicing honesty, integrity,

reliability, and loyalty
RESPECT
Treating others with dignity

Following the Golden Rule (Do unto

others as you would have them do
unto you)

Showing civility, courtesy, decency,

dignity, autonomy, tolerance, and
acceptance
RESPONSIBILITY
Being in charge of one’s
choices and one’s life

Being accountable for what

we do and recognizing
that our actions matter

Being accountable, pursuing

excellence, and showing
self-restraint
FAIRNESS

Adhering to a balanced
standard of justice
disregarding one’s feelings,
inclinations

Practicing process,
impartiality, and equity
CARING
Showing genuine concern for the welfare
of others

Consciously causing no more harm than

reasonably necessary in performing
duties

Showing benevolence and altruism

- benevolence: a disposition to do good
- altruism: self-less concern for others
CITIZENSHIP
Knowing the laws and obeying them

Volunteering and staying informed

on issues, giving more than taking

Valuing civic virtues and duties as a

contributing member of a
community
ACTIVITY:

In pairs, think of a movie or television

show that exhibits a character or
overall theme of each of the 6
character traits.

Then, we’ll share them ☺

ASPECTS OF PERSONAL GROWTH:

What does this mean?

There are 4 major aspects of personal growth:

Achievement of goals
Self-satisfaction
Positive relationships
Ability to appreciate
EACH CHARACTER TRAIT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO INFLUENCE EACH
OF THE FOUR ASPECTS OF PERSONAL GROWTH.
 ACTIVITY:
DRAW THIS AND FILL IT IN WITH ACTIVITIES THAT
ENHANCE THIS ASPECT OF PERSONAL GROWTH: