Respecting+Differences

Respecting Differences Submitted/Created by: Leah Mullenbach Resources: Connected & Respected (3-5), p.11-13 Standard(s): 3A Student demonstrates awareness of other people's emotions and perspectives 3C Student demonstrates an awareness of cultural issues and a respect for human dignity and differences.

Materials: Signs that say "Strongly Agree", "Strongly Disagree" and "Nuetral" Time: 25-35 minutes Goals: Students will… -identify how they feel about certain questions in the spectrum between strongly agree and strongly disagree. -recognize the opinions (same and different) of their classmates

-be able to verbally explain thier opinion with supporting eveidence/details

Describe Lesson Steps/Leading Statements: Follow notes on p.11-12 in RCCP manual. You say opinions statements out loud and students move to the point on the spectrum that matches their opinion. (Ex: It is ok to punch someone back if they punch you. Math is better than reading.) Students must explain why they chose to go wehre they did and listen as other students explain their opinions. I chose five kids to respond for wach question but you coudl do the whole class. After completing the activity, discuss how opinions were similar or different. Discuss how we ahve different opinions and how communication is necessary to understand another's perspective. Assessment(s): Students successfully explain thier opinions. Students can write about what they can do when they disagree with a friend.