1. Topic-
Setting Prosocial Expectation
We are respectful in our class
 
2. Content-
Being Respectful
Vocabulary: friend, respect, qualities
 
3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
Students will identify what the word "respect" means.

Students will identify how friends are respectful.
 
4. Objectives-
Students will write down the qualities of friends

Students will give a definition to the word "respect"
 
5. Materials and Aids-
Chart Paper and marker
Drawing paper
Drawing implements: pencils,crayons or markers
Book: Friendship Accordingly to Humphrey
 
6. Procedures/Methods-

A. Introduction-

Write the word RESPECT on the Smartboard. Ask students to take out their writing journals and write down what they think the word means.
 

B. Development-

Read the book "Friendship Accordingly to Humphrey." Ask these questions: Did Humphrey show respect to the frog? Did the frog show respect to Humphrey? Give synonyms for the word respect (esteem, honor, value, appreciate, compliment)
 

C. Practice-

Put the class into group and have them write down the qualities of a friend. Ask them to write down what a friend does that shows respect. Bring the groups back into a whole group and discuss what they wrote on their charts.
 

D. Independent Practice-

Have students each draw a picture of one of their friends. Label the picture and write down what qualities they like about the person.
 

E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-

Students who need assistance may sit at the "Teacher's Cafe" for one on one help.
 

F. Checking for understanding-

Walk around the room and see what qualities of a friend the students are writing down. Note if they are using the word respect or synonyms for respect.
 

G. Closure-

Students will come to the Smarboard and write down the qualities of a friend. Teacher will emphasis what a great part that "respect" plays in friendships.
 

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