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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=shareCivility | Shelby Scarbrough | TEDxNapaValley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JUcDjb0DPMk&feature=shareCivility 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
Harvest Time Partners Foundation – free character building resources
