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Summer 2006 Amber AinsworthCharacter
What is a character trait?
Character traits (e.g. miserliness, pedantry and intolerance) are part of the basic orientation of the character (e.g. an authoritarian orientation). They are libidinal or passionate strivings in the character structure of a human being. (Wikipedia)
In other words:
In their being
Choosing to do the right thing
Living example
Summer 2006 Amber AinsworthCharacter
Character TraitsCaring
Citizenship
Fairness
Responsibility
Trustworthiness
Respect
Summer 2006 Amber AinsworthCharacter
Caring/Compassion• Concern for others
• Compassionate and Empathetic• Thankful• Forgiving
• Volunteer work • Being aware
Summer 2006 Amber AinsworthCharacter
Citizenship• Pursue the common good
• Get involved• Protect the environment
• Respect our nation
• Play by the rules• Pledge of allegiance and national anthem• Recycle, conserve water and electricity
Summer 2006 Amber AinsworthCharacter
Fairness/Justice• That’s not fair!!!
• Treat all people equally• Choose without prejudice or favoritism
• Be open-minded and impartial• Get all the facts first
• Take turns• Play by the rules- don’t cheat
• Listen with an open mind• Don’t blame others• Don’t have favorites
Summer 2006 Amber AinsworthCharacter
Resources Websites
http://www.goodcharacter.com
http://www.charactercounts.org/
http://www.ucando.org/
http://www.caringteachers.com/
http://www.php.com/
http://familyeducation.com/home/
http://www.desertskyone.com/character/books.html
Summer 2006 Amber AinsworthCharacter
ResourcesRuberic Project Goals Amber Ainsworth
Computer Problem SolvingExcel ProjectSummer 2006
Helpful Websites for Parents and Elementary Age Students
Websites Logos Fo
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Can Do! 5 5 5 5 5 25 5 Narratives
Parents Helping Parents 4 5 4 5 5 23 4.6 Narratives
Family Education 4 5 4 5 5 23 4.6 Narratives
Caring Teachers 3 4 3 4 4 18 3.6 Narratives
Good Character 5 4 3 3 4 19 3.8 Narratives
Character Counts 5 5 5 5 5 25 5 Narratives