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CIVILITY vs RUDENESS

DEFINITION: “Civility is approaching others calmly, showing respect in my words and actions regardless of differences.”

COMPANION TRAITS:  Fairness, Justice, Cooperation, Citizenship, Deference, Tolerance, Peacefulness

Quotes

“Citizenship consists in the service of the country.” – Jawaharlal Nehru

“We all have different inspirations but one goal: A better world.” – Ernesto Arguello

“Every good citizen adds to the strength of a nation” – Gordon B Hinckley

“I am often asked what can people do to become a good global citizen? I reply that it begins in your own community.” -Kofi Annan

“Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever have.

 – Margaret Mead.”

“You cannot change any society unless you take responsibility for it. Unless you see yourself belonging to it, & responsible for changing it.” -Grace Lee Boggs

“Never do something permanently foolish just because you are temporarily upset.” – Author unknown 

“Rudeness is the weak person’s imitation of strength.” – Author unknown

“When you finally learn that a person’s behavior has more to do with their own internal struggle than it ever did with you…you learn grace.” – Author unknown

“10% of conflict is due to difference in opinion and 90% is due to delivery and tone of voice.” – Author unknown

“One of the truest signs of maturity is the ability to disagree with someone while still remaining respectful.” – Dave Willis

“A lack of boundaries invites a lack of respect.” – Author unknown

“Good citizenship and defending democracy means living up to the ideals and values that make this country great.” – Ronald Reagan

Videos

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9YXmljRvhrU&feature=share

Civility | Shelby Scarbrough | TEDxNapaValley

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUcDjb0DPMk&feature=share

Civility in the Classroom students reflect on their lessons

Songs

A Good Citizen Song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8KDH8v5QBg

Citizen songs & worksheets: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Browse/Search:citizenship%20songs

Songs that encourage peaceful attitudes: https://www.songsforteaching.com/themeunits/peacetheme.htm

Kindness is Everywhere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKDlAnJqMNc

Lessons

The following description of civility can be used as a discussion starter and how it is meaningful to each student. What does this quote mean to each of them & have them give examples.

Use the following image to have a classroom discussion. What does the picture portray? Describe the difference between equality and equity. How does this tie in to civility & creating opportunities for all students & people?

https://www.cybersmiledigitalcivility.com/  Digital Civility Challenge

Books

Fill A Bucket: A Guide to Daily Happiness for Young Children – Carol McCloud

Good People Everywhere – Lynea Gillen

Grace for President – Kelly DiPucchio

Her Right Foot – Dave Eggers

If Everybody Did – Jo Ann Stover

Last Stop on Market Street – Matt de la Peña

Make Something Beautiful- F. Isabel Campoy

Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed  – Emily Pearson

Rabbit’s Gift – George Shannon

Stone Soup – Marcia Brown

The House That Jane Built – Tanya Lee Stone

The Subway Sparrow – Leyla Torres

The Tree Lady – H. Joseph Hopkins

What Can A Citizen Do? – Dave Eggers

What If Everybody Did That? – Ellen Javernick Dr. Seuss Sneetches  https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=XMolzESn4oI

Website links for more info

https://news.miami.edu/stories/2018/11/have-we-lost-the-art-of-civility.html
University of Miami

https://hbr.org/2013/01/the-price-of-incivility
HBR.org

https://www.educationdive.com/news/teaching-civility-can-reduce-school-bullying/505207/Educationdive.com

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