Courtesy. Theme Overview

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1 Theme Overview Objective: To internalize the virtue of Courtesy and manifest it in the way one thinks, listens, speaks, eats and behaves towards others. Concepts Attitudes Virtue Character Growth Courtesy To want to grow one s character everyday by practicing the virtue of Courtesy To look for situations in everyday life, which allows such growth Speech (Language) Behavior Consequences New Skills Vocabulary To show friendliness in greeting teachers and classmates by saying, Hello and shaking hands To show hospitality when greeting new students Thank you You re welcome May I please? Yes, you may To show respect by listening with interest when someone speaks. To use courteous vocabulary I am sorry Good morning/afternoon How are you? To show patience in taking turns Pardon? To show orderliness in lining up To show humility by apologizing when having done something wrong To show selflessness by not wanting to be served first Excuse me, please Welcome to our home! Could you please pass the Adorning To show consideration by using appropriate tone of voice

2 Content Consultation Questions Definition of the virtue of Courtesy Variety of ways Courtesy is practiced Stories on courteous behavior Songs about courtesy Discussions on courteous behavior What is a courteous way to greet friends and teachers? What is a courteous way to listen when someone is speaking? What is a courteous way to ask for someone s attention? What happens when courtesy is present What are some courteous words? What happens when courtesy is absent What is a courteous way to line up? What is a courteous way to eat?

3 Lesson 1 Table of Reference Quotation Developing Understanding Courtesy is good manners. When we are courteous, we are showing our respect and appreciation for others. When we are courteous, we speak in a way that makes everyone feel important, whether they are young or old. When we are courteous and well-mannered, we adorn ourselves with the ornament of courtesy. Conversation Song, Story and/or Activity What is courtesy? In what ways do we show courtesy? What is a courteous way to greet friends and teachers? Role Play or Game Activity Visual aid Story Materials Needed Virtue name display card Visual aid and easel

4 Lesson 1 Sample Plan 1. Greet the children. 2. Introduce the theme: Courtesy. 3. Show the visual aid and invite the students to share their understanding of what courtesy is. 4. Pose the conversation question. Suggest relevant answers to conversation question if the children s responses are inadequate (see Developing Understanding). 5. Read/Tell an age-appropriate (Resource Material A). 6. End the class.

5 Lesson 2 Table of Reference Quotation Let Courtesy be your adorning. Developing Understanding Courtesy is good manners. When we are courteous, we are showing our respect and appreciation for others. When we are courteous, we speak in a way that makes everyone feel important, whether they are young or old. When we are courteous and well-mannered, we adorn ourselves with the ornament of courtesy. Vocabulary Adorn: 1. To lend beauty to, 2.To decorate with ornaments Conversation What do we remember from last conversation about Courtesy? How can we have a beautiful heart? What is a courteous way to listen when someone is speaking? Role Play or Game Song, Story and/or Activity Song Courtesy quotation Story Materials Needed CD: Virtues in Us 19 Quotation Songs Quotation sheet

6 Lesson 2 Sample Plan 1. Greet the children. 2. Introduce the quotation sheet. 3. Play Courtesy quotation song and sing along with actions to encourage memorization. 4. Help children understand the meaning of the quotation by using examples and asking relevant questions Pose the conversation questions and encourage the children to share their knowledge. Suggest relevant answers to conversation questions if the children s responses are inadequate (see Developing Understanding). 5. Read/Tell an age-appropriate (Resource Material A). 6. End the class.

7 Lesson 3 Table of Reference Quotation Let Courtesy be your adorning. Conversation What do we remember from last conversation about Courtesy? What is a courteous way to ask for someone s attention? Developing Understanding Courtesy is good manners. When we are courteous, we are showing our respect and appreciation for others. When we are courteous, we speak in a way that makes everyone feel important, whether they are young or old. When we are courteous and well-mannered, we adorn ourselves with the ornament of courtesy. Song Story Song, Story and/or Activity Courtesy quotation Role Play or Game Materials Needed Games CD: Virtues in Us 19 Quotation Songs Pass the Apple/Overripe Banana A good apple, an overripe banana

8 Lesson 3 Sample Plan 1. Greet the children. 2. Play Courtesy quotation song and sing along with actions to encourage memorization. 3. Pose the conversation questions and encourage the children to share their knowledge. Suggest relevant answers to conversation questions if the children s responses are inadequate (see Developing Understanding). 4. Play the Pass the Apple/Overripe Banana game. 5. Read/Tell an age-appropriate (Resource Material A). 6. End the class.

9 Lesson 4 Table of Reference Quotation Let Courtesy be your adorning. Conversation What do we remember from our last conversation about Courtesy? What did we learn from our previous story? What are some courteous words? (see Vocabulary Courtesy Theme Overview) Developing Understanding Courtesy is good manners. When we are courteous, we are showing our respect and appreciation for others. When we are courteous, we speak in a way that makes everyone feel important, whether they are young or old. When we are courteous and well-mannered, we adorn ourselves with the ornament of courtesy. Song Story Song, Story and/or Activity Courtesy quotation Virtues in Action Courtesy book How are we affected when courteous words are not used? How are we affected when courteous words are used? Role Play or Game Materials Needed CD: Virtues in Us 19 Quotation Songs Photocopies of quotation sheet Colored pencils for coloring Individual My Virtues Growth Book folders Virtues in Action Courtesy book

10 Lesson 4 Sample Plan 1. Greet the children. 2. Play Courtesy quotation song and sing along with actions to encourage memorization. When the students feel they have successfully memorized the quotation they may color in their quotation sheet and insert it into their My Virtues Growth Book folders. 3. Pose the conversation questions and encourage the children to share their knowledge. Suggest relevant answers to conversation questions if the children s responses are inadequate (see Developing Understanding). 4. Read the Virtues in Action Courtesy book and ask age-appropriate questions. 5. Read/Tell an age-appropriate (Resource Material A). 6. End the class.

11 Lesson 5 Table of Reference Quotation Let Courtesy be your adorning. Conversation What do we remember from our last conversation about Courtesy? What is a courteous way to line up? What happens when we don t practice courtesy in lining up? Developing Understanding Courtesy is good manners. When we are courteous, we are showing our respect and appreciation for others. When we are courteous, we speak in a way that makes everyone feel important, whether they are young or old. When we are courteous and well-mannered, we adorn ourselves with the ornament of courtesy. Song Story Song, Story and/or Activity Courtesy quotation What happens when we practice courtesy in lining up? Role Play or Game Materials Needed Game CD: Virtues in Us 19 Quotation Songs Classified Cards Game Photocopies of quotation sheet Colored pencils for coloring Individual My Virtues Growth Book folders Classified Cards

12 Lesson 5 Sample Plan 1. Greet the children. 2. Play Courtesy quotation song and sing along with actions to encourage memorization. 3. Pose the conversation questions and encourage the children to share their knowledge. Suggest relevant answers to conversation questions if the children s responses are inadequate (see Developing Understanding). 4. Play the Classified Cards Game. 5. Read/Tell an age-appropriate (Resource Material A). 6. End the class.

13 Lesson 6 Table of Reference Quotation Let Courtesy be your adorning. Conversation What do we remember from our last conversation about Courtesy? How have you seen courtesy in action in the classroom this week? - What did it look like? - What did it sound like? (What language was used?) Role Play or Game Developing Understanding Courtesy is good manners. When we are courteous, we are showing our respect and appreciation for others. When we are courteous, we speak in a way that makes everyone feel important, whether they are young or old. When we are courteous and well mannered, we adorn ourselves with the ornament of courtesy. Song Song, Story and/or Activity Courtesy quotation Courtesy song Story Materials Needed CD: Virtues in Us 19 Quotation Songs Photocopies of quotation sheet Colored pencils for coloring Individual My Virtues Growth Book folders CD: Virtues in Us Children s Virtue Songs for the appropriate age

14 Lesson 6 Sample Plan 1. Greet the children. 2. Play Courtesy quotation song and sing along with actions to encourage memorization. 3. Pose the conversation questions and encourage the children to share their knowledge. Suggest relevant answers to conversation questions if the children s responses are inadequate (see Developing Understanding). 4. Play an age-appropriate Courtesy song and encourage the children to sing along. 5. Read/Tell an age-appropriate (Resource Material A). 6. End the class.

15 Lesson 7 Table of Reference Quotation Let Courtesy be your adorning. Conversation What do we remember from our last conversation on Courtesy? What are some courteous words? (See Vocabulary, Courtesy Theme Overview). What are some occasions when these words are useful? Developing Understanding Courtesy is good manners. When we are courteous, we are showing our respect and appreciation for others. When we are courteous, we speak in a way that makes everyone feel important, whether they are young or old. When we are courteous and well mannered, we adorn ourselves with the ornament of courtesy. Song Story Song, Story and/or Activity Courtesy quotation Courtesy song How do we show courtesy when we eat? Role Play or Game Materials Needed Game CD: Virtues in Us 19 Quotation Songs Quiz Game Photocopies of quotation sheet Colored pencils for coloring Individual My Virtues Growth Book folders Quiz Cards Individual Virtues Quiz sheets Stickers CD: Virtues in Us Children s Virtue Songs for the appropriate age

16 Lesson 7 Sample Plan 1. Greet the children. 2. Play Courtesy quotation song and sing along with actions to encourage memorization. 3. Pose the conversation questions and encourage the children to share their knowledge. Suggest relevant answers to conversation questions if the children s responses are inadequate (see Developing Understanding). 4. Play the Quiz Game. 5. Review the song from lesson Read/Tell an age-appropriate (Resource Material A). 7. End the class.

17 Lesson 8 Table of Reference Quotation Let Courtesy be your adorning. Developing Understanding Courtesy is good manners. When we are courteous, we are showing our respect and appreciation for others. When we are courteous, we speak in a way that makes everyone feel important, whether they are young or old. When we are courteous and well mannered, we adorn ourselves with the ornament of courtesy.

18 Conversation What do we remember from our last conversation on Courtesy? What courteous words or actions did you notice at home yesterday? How is the school affected when everyone practices courtesy? How is courtesy an adorning? When we practice courtesy, how does it affect our character? Song, Story and/or Activity Song Courtesy quotation Courtesy song Activity Coloring (3-4 year-olds) Courtesy Art Activity (5 and up) Thank you Card Story Role Play or Game Materials Needed

19 CD: Virtues in Us 19 Quotation Songs Photocopies of quotation sheet on Courtesy Colored pencils for writing and coloring Individual My Virtues Growth Book folders Photocopies of visual aid or art activity sheets, according to age Glue, Scissors, paper of various colors Plain cards or construction paper to fold into cards Small pieces of paper with Thank you printouts (optional activity for 3-year olds) Decorations for cards (glitter, stickers, dried flowers, etc ) CD: Virtues in Us Children s Virtues Songs for the appropriate age Courtesy

20 Lesson 8 Sample Plan 1. Greet the children. 2. Play Courtesy quotation and sing along with actions to encourage memorization. 3. Pose the conversation questions and encourage the children to share their knowledge. Suggest relevant answers to conversation questions if the children s responses are inadequate (see Developing Understanding). 4. Do the Courtesy art Activity. 3-4 year-olds: Pass out photocopies of the visual aid (See Resource Materials B). Invite the children to color them. 5 and up: Copy the Courtesy art activity sheets1 and 2 (See Resource Materials B) such that the four drawings in sheet 2 can be cut into small pictures (approximately 3cmx3cm). Have children cut the small pictures and color them. The children then glue the small pictures onto the crown strips. The crown strips are cut and stapled together to make a crown of courtesy. The facilitator can assist in the stapling of the crown strips so the crown fits the child s head. If the crown doesn t fit, colored paper cut in different shapes can be used instead of or in addition to the courtesy pictures to decorate the crown. Alternatively, do the following Thank you Card Activity. Have the children make Thank you cards. For the younger children, provide a printout of the words, Thank you for them to paste onto the card. Older children may write the words themselves. 5. Review the song from lesson Read/Tell an age-appropriate (Resource Material A). 7. End the class.

21 Lesson 9 Table of Reference Quotation Let Courtesy be your adorning. Conversation What can you remember about our last conversation on Courtesy? What did we learn from the last story we read? As an act of courtesy, whom would you like to give a Thank you card to, and why? (Encourage every student to answer while others listen with Courtesy) Developing Understanding Courtesy is good manners. When we are courteous, we are showing our respect and appreciation for others. When we are courteous, we speak in a way that makes everyone feel important, whether they are young or old. When we are courteous and well-mannered, we adorn ourselves with the ornament of courtesy. Song Song, Story and/or Activity Courtesy quotation Courtesy song Activity Free sketching Story Role Play or Game Materials Needed CD: Virtues in Us 19 Quotation Songs Photocopies of quotation sheet Colored pencils for coloring Individual My Virtues Growth Book folders Photocopies of free sketching activity sheet Pencils for sketching CD: Virtues in Us Children s Virtues Songs for the appropriate age

22 Lesson 9 Sample Plan 1. Greet the children. 2. Play Courtesy quotation song and sing along with actions to encourage memorization. 3. Pose the conversation questions and encourage the children to share their knowledge. Suggest relevant answers to conversation questions if the children s responses are inadequate (see Developing Understanding). 4. Do the Free sketching Activity. Ask the children to sketch what the virtue of Courtesy looks like to them. 5. Review the song from lesson Read/Tell an age-appropriate (Resource Material A). 7. End the class.

23 Lesson 10 Table of Reference Quotation Let Courtesy be your adorning. Conversation What do we remember from our last conversation on Courtesy? What did you like the best while learning about Courtesy? (e.g. favorite song, game or role play, etc.) Developing Understanding Courtesy is good manners. When we are courteous, we are showing our respect and appreciation for others. When we are courteous, we speak in a way that makes everyone feel important, whether they are young or old. When we are courteous and well-mannered, we adorn ourselves with the ornament of courtesy. Songs Story Song, Story and/or Activity Courtesy quotation Courtesy song Role Play or Game Materials Needed CD: Virtues in Us 19 Quotation Songs Photocopies of quotation sheet Colored pencils for coloring Individual My Virtues Growth Book folders CD: Virtues in Us Children s Virtues Songs for the appropriate age

24 Lesson 10 Sample Plan 1. Greet the children. 2. Play Courtesy quotation song and sing along with actions to encourage memorization. 3. Pose the conversation questions. Suggest relevant answers to conversation questions if the children s responses are inadequate (see Developing Understanding). 4. In a sharing circle, encourage the children to take turns to explain their sketches from the previous day and talk about how they have shown courtesy. 5. Review the song from lesson Read/Tell an age-appropriate (Resource Material A) or choose one of the stories used during lessons 1-9 that the children responded well to. Through the story, restate and review the key messages about Courtesy. 7. End the class.