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Getting to Know Yourself

Describe yourself!
Write down what you look like
Where you live
Where you go to school
Include things you like to do
Add anything else you think is important
about you.
Small Group Time!
Each small group has a scenario where a teen must make a
difficult decision. What they decide will tell a lot about who
they are and what is important to them.
Read through your scenario
Decide how you would handle the situation
Discuss the situation and possible outcomes with your
group
Be prepared to share! 
Six Important Qualities

• Many people think the six following qualities are important.

• Having these qualities helps people gain the respect, trust,


and admiration of others.
Honesty

The ability to be truthful and fair.


Responsibility

The ability to be dependable, make wise decisions,


and accept the results of your actions and decisions.
Courage

The strength to stand up for what you know is right.


Concern and Respect
for Others

The willingness to care about others and consider


their feelings, needs, and opinions.
(Good) Health

Mental and physical wellness


(Good) Citizenship

Active, helpful membership in the community


Partner Time!

Choose one of the six qualities listed and decide how


you can tell that someone has this quality.
Deciding What’s Important to You

Family & Friends help us decide what is


important in our lives
You need to identify the qualities you admire
Knowing this will help to shape your beliefs
and decisions
It will also help you become the kind of
person you want to be
Steps to Making Wise
Decisions
1. Identify the decision you need to make
2. List as many choices for your decision as possible. If you have
many choices, you will have a better chance of making a wise
decision.
3. Cross out choices that are harmful or go against your beliefs.
4. Read each remaining choice. Think about what might happen if
you select it.
5. Select the choice that will probably have the best results for you
and others.
6. Carry out your choice.
7. Think about the results of your decision. That way, you will know
whether to select that choice next time.
Using the Steps to Make Wise
Decisions: A Closer Look at Maria

Step 1: Identify the decision Maria must make:


Step 2: List Maria’s Choices:
Step 3: Cross out choices against Maria’s beliefs:
Step 4: Think about what might happen for each
remaining choice
Step 5: Select the best choice.
Step 6: Carry out the best choice.
Step 7: Think about the possible results of the
decision.
Ready for Responsibility?
Responsible people make wise decisions that
help themselves and others.
Responsible people do what they promised to
do.
Responsible people admit their mistakes, and do
what they can to make up for their mistakes.
Responsible people accept the results of their
decisions.
Responsible people do not expect others to
solve the problems that they have caused.
No Excuses, Please.
Responsible people don’t make excuses to hide
their mistakes.
An excuse is an explanation for poor
behavior
People who make excuses often blame
someone else for their own mistakes.
They are trying to make themselves look
good
Responsible people are honest
No matter what excuses
people give, they are judged
by what they do. Their
actions, not their words,
show what they think is
important.
Taking on Responsibility
Sometimes responsibilities are given to you.
Other times, you might volunteer for
responsibilities.
Being responsible means doing your share- and
a little more.
When you do that “little more” you will feel
good about yourself, and others will notice.
Homework
Ask a trusted adult in your life (Mom, Dad, Aunt,
Uncle, Coach, Teacher etc.) to tell you about a
time they saw you display one of the six
important qualities. Write down what they tell
you, and how their words made you feel.

Due: Beginning of next class


Exit Ticket
Using your half sheet of paper, write down
responsibilities assigned at home, school, and work
and responsibilities volunteered for at home, school,
and work.

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