Mrs. S 5th Grade Steps to Respect

Behaving Respectfully

We've looked at lots of examples of respectful and disrespectful behavior.  Here's another statement that we completed in class:

"One way that I can behave respectfully toward someone--even when I'm angry":

"Calm down and find a solution."  "Be nice."  "Remember that if I were in the other person's shoes, they would act respectful."  "...is to tell them I need to cool off and walk away when I'm mad..."  "...talk in a calm and soft voice."  "...to calm myself down by taking deep breaths."  "Ignore as much as possible so my volcano of anger won't explode!"  "...remembering how they would feel if I let my anger out."

Point of View

We've talked about seeing another person's point of view and we completed this statement:

"One way that I can remember to see someone else's point of view":

"...to listen them."...is by (looking at) their expression on their face."  "...(remember that) everyone has opinions."  "...by thinking how I would feel in that situation."  "Everyone has their own vision--some are color blind and some aren't."  "Imagine what I would say if I were hurt in the same situation."  "...(recognize) how I would  feel."

Welcome

This is where Mrs. S's fifth grade will be collecting reflections, posting interesting questions, and announcing resources that support our learning.  We have finished the first few weeks of our Steps To Respect lessons.  We are listening to the novel, Max Quigley--Technically Not a Bully.