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CHARACTER TRAIT AWARDS
 A student’s attitude toward the challenges they face when seeking to achieve a goal or when trying to complete a task can help to determine whether he/she will be a success or failure in that goal or task. For example, if you fear making a mistake while giving a speech that might cause you to be teased by your classmates, you may not succeed. But if you have the courage to overcome that fear, you will be successful, even though you might have made some mistakes.
These traits can manifest themselves in different ways. Making sure your homework is done on time, or accepting the consequences otherwise is an example of responsibility and maturity just like the willingness to ask for help when it’s needed.
Helping those around you who may be struggling shows compassion. Letting a teacher know if you or someone you know is being picked on, or always doing the right thing (even when nobody is around to recognize it) can be courageous! Having positive personal character traits will not only allow you to achieve various tasks, but it also can be a strong indication of being a success in general.
Every month, we have chosen to concentrate on one single theme, or character trait. We'll review it to better define its meaning and discuss some different ways we can express that trait. Please check back later to read some student essays on the subject. 2010 - 2011 WRITING PROMPTS SEPTEMBER COOPERATION "Why is is important to follow rules?"
OCTOBER RESPONSIBILTY "What are some of the jobs you have at home?"
NOVEMBER EMPATHY "I wish evryone had . . ." DECEMBER GENEROSITY Write about a charity you would like to start JANUARY RESPECT Write a letter to a hero FEBRUARY HONESTY "What would you do if you were invisible?" MARCH SELF-RELIANCE "Make a n invention that will make life better" APRIL PERSEVERANCE "Create A Poem" MAY CONFIDENCE "What is your greatest quality?" JUNE PATIENCE "Describe the perfect day" 2009 - 2010 WRITING PROMPTS
OCTOBER FAIRNESS "Working Together"
NOVEMBER SELF-RELIANCE "Life's Firsts" DECEMBER GENEROSITY "If I Had A Gift To Give" JANUARY RESPECT "Someone I Look Up To" FEBRUARY TRUSTWORTHINESS "A Time When I Had To Tell The Truth" MARCH PROBLEM SOLVING "Three Wishes" APRIL PERSEVERANCE "Create A Poem" MAY CONFIDENCE "Something I'm Really Good At" JUNE PATIENCE "A Place I'd Like To Visit"
MONTHLY WRITING PROMPTS
Every month we choose a writing topic for our students to consider. In the list above you'll notice the title of these essays in GREEN. Many of our teachers will have their students create a completley independent writing piece based upon this topic and submit it. At the end of each month a small selection of students are awarded Creative Writing Award certificates during our award's ceremony. Try clicking on the titles above to download a handout for each of these topics. WOULD YOU LIKE T LEARN MORE ABOUT WHAT CHARACTER MEANS? Try linking on to thes other websites! Six Pillars of Character The Do's & Don'ts of Character Character Counts Good Character.Com Character Counts Webquest
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| Last Updated: 9/12/10 |
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