Introduction!

The Six!

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means to be , , , , ,

and a .

“I will be prompt by using my time wisely” This means being on time to class and being ready to take care of business or to begin working. A prompt person hands in assignments on time and realizes that lateness affects his/her ability to be successful. Being prompt also shows that you are organized and responsible. Failure to be prompt says “I’m not as committed to this endeavor.” “I don’t really care about the outcome.” “I’m disorganized and irresponsible”. “I don’t care enough about you to worry about you being inconvenienced.”

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PROMPT!

What does it mean to

be on ?!

“I will be POLITE to my peers and adults by showing respect.” This means treating everyone (students, teachers, and guests) with dignity and respect; no teasing. This also means displaying appropriate body language (posture, eye contact, etc.) It DOES not look like --- eyes rolling, sighing, head down, back to speaker, yawning loudly, etc.) A polite person uses appropriate language and doesn’t litter or disrespect our school’s campus or other people’s property.

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POLITE!

Describe what it means to be . !What does a polite person say or do? !

What doesn’t a polite person say or do?!

“I will have a POSITIVE ATTITUDE about myself, my work, my learning, and my peers.” It’s important to have a positive mental attitude - Think “I’ll try”, not “I can’t” or “I won’t.” Be ready to participate and don’t give up. PA opens your mind, NA closes it. PA reveals possibilities, NA obscures possibilities. PA is engaging, NA is disengaging. PA increases blood flow to the brain, NA reduces blood flow to the brain.

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POSITIVE!

What are reasons you

might not have a

mental attitude?!

“I will be prepared by coming to a task with all “tools” necessary to complete the job” Have the tools of the trade – the supplies needed for class Be ready to listen and learn. Be in proper dress code. Be mentally and physically prepared. Being Prepared means to be committed toward the task at hand, to be organized and responsible, and to be mindful about what it takes to do the job and the possible obstacles you might encounter.

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PREPARED!

PREPARED!

Name 5

you need for this class.!

“I will PRODUCE my best work!” Complete assignments or homework. Create quality work. Use class time properly to complete work. Producing means providing some tangible, observable evidence of your participation. The products of our participation, whether we want them to or not, reveal our character.

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PRODUCTIVE!

PRODUCTIVE!

How does someone get a reputation of

quality work?!

“I will PARTICIPATE fully in order to learn as much as I can.” That means I will step up and ask Questions, readily participate or listen in classroom, and to not disrupt by talking out of turn, or making other disruptive sounds (tapping, whistling, singing). Being a participant means actively joining in, being completely engaged in the activity at hand, being in the moment by listening when asked. This means no lazy brains allowed – no staring into space. Show interest in what you are doing.

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PARTICIPANT!

What are some reasons you or someone you know doesn’t

?!

Next to each scenario identify one

of the (6 Ps) being used.!

John keeps getting put on restriction for coming home past curfew. He decides to start coming home on time and his

parents begin to reward his behavior. !

Mark hates to speak in front of others. He was upset when he found out that his English teacher wanted the students to present. Although Mark

was afraid, he gave a terrific presentation. !

Charlie is never able to get his history assignments in on time. His grade could be much higher. For his last report though, he worked every day for !

two weeks until it had !to be turned in.!

Suzy disagrees with the curfew set by her parents. However, she honors her parents by obeying and following

the house rules.!

Christine and Diane were given a group project in science. However, Diane was taking advantage of the group and

not doing her part. Christine told Diane that her name

would not be on the project unless she contributed.!

Jenny is failing math. Although she studies, she

has a difficult time with her assignments. Jenny decided

to take better notes in class and ask questions when

confused about a problem. She also started meeting regularly with a tutor.!

Watch each video clip and determine which one of the (6 Ps) is being used !

or not used.!

Application!

Application!

Application!

In your own words, define what it means to be Prompt, Polite, Positive, Prepared, Productive, and a Participant. Identify behaviors that are visible when one is demonstrating each skill.!Minimum 6 sentences. !

Each group will create a poster representing one of the 6 Ps. Each poster must include: A

bold title, a definition, an example of the skill, and a

drawing or a symbol representing your skill. !

Example!

Being Kind and Respectful!Be!

Each group will then present their poster to the class. !