RESPECT

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In this session, participants will use a biography of civil rights worker Rosa Parks to explore the importance of respect.

Category

  • Character

Objectives

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

 

  • Explain the importance of respect for others and of self-respect.

Supplies

A Heroic Act to Gain Respect activity sheet—make a copy for each participant

Advisor Note

Text in italics should be read aloud to participants. As you engage your post in activities each week, please include comments, discussions, and feedback to the group relating to Character, Leadership, and Ethics. These are important attributes that make a difference in the success of youth in the workplace and in life.

Activity 1

Gaining Respect

Pass out copies of the activity sheet A Heroic Act to Gain Respect to participants.

 

Ask them to read A Heroic Act to Gain Respect. After participants finish reading the essay, use the reflection questions below to make the point that respect is an essential part of success in life.

Advisor Note

Some sample questions are below. They are designed to help the participants apply what they have learned to their own interests. You are welcome to use these questions or develop your own questions that relate to your post or specific focus area.

Reflection

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