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Integrity in Action

Lesson Plan

Integrity in Action

Integrity

This lesson introduces 8th-grade students to the concept of integrity, emphasizing its importance in everyday life. Through engaging activities, students will learn to identify and practice integrity in various scenarios, helping them develop strong moral principles and ethical behavior.

Audience

8th Grade

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Materials

Discussion Questions, Integrity Scenarios Worksheet, Pens and Paper, and Video: Managing Peer Pressure

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Begin with a brief explanation of integrity: doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
  • Share a quick personal story or example of integrity.
  • We Will: Understand what integrity means and why it's important.
  • I Will: Be able to identify actions that demonstrate integrity.

Step 2

Direct Instruction

2 minutes

  • Start by saying, "Integrity is about being honest and having strong moral principles. It's doing the right thing, even when no one is watching."
  • Explain: "In school, integrity means being honest in your work and interactions with others. At home, it means being truthful with your family. In the community, it means acting in ways that build trust and respect."
  • Highlight: "When we act with integrity, we build trust with those around us. People know they can rely on us to be honest and fair. This trust is important for building strong relationships."

Step 3

Video Viewing

2 minutes

Step 4

Guided Practice: Decision-Making Tree

3 minutes

  • Introduce the concept of a decision-making tree by saying, "A decision-making tree helps us visualize the consequences of different choices."
  • Present the scenario: "Imagine you see a classmate cheating on a test. What are some actions you could take?"
  • Instruct students: "On your paper, draw a tree with branches representing different actions you might take. For each action, think about the immediate and long-term consequences."
  • Encourage students: "Consider how each choice reflects integrity and affects your relationships with others."

Step 5

Independent Practice

2 minutes

  • Ask students to choose one scenario from the worksheet and write down how they would respond with integrity.
  • Encourage them to think about the consequences of their actions.

Step 6

Closure

1 minute

  • Invite a few students to share their responses.
  • Reinforce the idea that integrity is a choice we make every day.
  • Encourage students to practice integrity in their daily lives.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Integrity

A set of questions to facilitate a discussion on integrity, helping students understand its importance and application.

What does integrity mean to you?

Encourage students to think about personal experiences or examples they've seen.







Why is integrity important in our daily lives?

Discuss how integrity affects relationships and trust.







Can you think of a time when you showed integrity?

Allow students to share personal stories or hypothetical situations.







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Worksheet

Integrity Scenarios Worksheet

A worksheet with scenarios that challenge students to think about how they would act with integrity.

You find a wallet on the ground with money in it. What do you do?








Your friend asks you to lie for them to avoid getting in trouble. How do you respond?








You see someone being bullied at school. What actions do you take?








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Reading

Decision-Making Tree Drawing Instructions

Step-by-step instructions to guide students in drawing a decision-making tree, helping them visualize choices and consequences related to integrity scenarios.

Drawing a Decision-Making Tree

  1. Start with a Central Box: Write the scenario in a box at the top of your page. For example, "You see a classmate cheating on a test."

  2. Draw Branches: From the central box, draw lines branching out to other boxes. Each branch represents a possible action, such as "Tell the teacher," "Ignore it," or "Talk to the classmate."

  3. Add Consequences: From each action box, draw additional branches leading to boxes that describe the immediate and long-term consequences of that action. For example, under "Tell the teacher," you might have consequences like "Classmate gets in trouble" or "You feel good about being honest."

  4. Consider Integrity: Label each branch with how it reflects integrity or impacts relationships.

  5. Review and Reflect: Look at your decision-making tree and think about which actions best demonstrate integrity and why.

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