“If you treat an individual…as if he were what he ought to be and could be, he will become what he ought to be and could be.” – Goethe


Task 1:

List three examples of people you know whom you respect and why



Task 2:

List three examples of people you don't know whom you respect and why



Task 3:

Collaboratively, we will write our own definitions for:

Respect (vt):


Respectful (adj):


Disrespectful (adj):


If you are happy with what has been written so far - go onto Task 4: If you would like to add something to a definition or take something out please do so but remember to put a note on the discussion tab explaining what you changed and why.




The New Collins Concise English Dictionary's definition of

Respect:

1. an attitude of deference, admiration, or esteem; regard.
2. the state of being honoured or esteemed.
3. polite or kind regard; consideration: respect for people's feelings

Respectful:

1. full of showing, or giving respect

Disrespectful:

1. showing contempt, rudeness or lack of respect



Task 4:

What is the difference between 2. and definition 3. of "respect"?





Task 5:

What are five ways to show respect to others?


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Task 6:

Tell a story of being disrespected and how it made you feel:





Task 7:

Tell a story of being respected and how it made you feel:






Task 8:

Do you feel like most of your teachers at GHES treat you with respect? What makes you feel that way?



Task 9:

Do you feel respected in this class by your teacher? What could she do to make you feel respected?



Task 10:

Do you feel respected in this class by your classmates? What could they do to make you feel respected?