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Consider the Perspective of Others

Lesson 1.1.1Communicating to

Connect with Others

Unit1.1

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P2A 1.1.1 Communicating to Connect with Others

“I don’t like that man. I must get to know him

better.”-Abraham

Lincoln

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Use the Culture of Excellence & Ethics Social Networking approach

to find a connection with practically anyone anywhere.

After today’s lesson, you will be able to…4



What is Social Networking?

Finding connections by:

1. Having courage & curiosity.

2. Using different levels of questions—“from surface to substance.”

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Who You Are/Interests• What is your name and where are you from?• Favorite food?• Favorite restaurant?• Favorite sport?• Actor or actress you’d most like to meet?• Favorite cartoon character?• Favorite musical artist or group?• Technology you can’t live without?• Must see TV show for you?• If you were an animal what would you be?• If you could meet any person (alive or dead) who

would it be?

Level 1

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Important People and Influences

Who is a hero or heroine that you admire?

Explain what it is about them you admire.

Level 2

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Important Life Experiences

What’s a personal achievement you are proud of?

What about this achievement made it challenging and/or memorable for you?

Level 3

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Character Strengths

What are one or two character qualities that your friends are most likely to use to describe you?

Explain why you believe they would choose these.

Level 4

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Our Social Network

=student profile

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Making the Connections

• Using a black marker, draw a line showing your Level 1 connections.

• Using a red marker, draw a line showing your Level 2 connections.

• Using a green marker, draw a line showing your Level 3 connections.

• Using a blue marker, draw a line showing your Level 4 connections.

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6 Degrees of Separation

Frigyes Karinthy

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Self-Study Reflections

1. Identify at least one new thing you learned about yourself and the other person/people in your class.

2. Identify a setting, situation, or context where you often struggle to connect with others and explain how the Culture of Excellence & Ethics Social Networking approach might help you to connect better.

3. What are two positive outcomes that came from this activity?

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Education

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