Anger Management Powerpoint

Preventing Conflicts and Violence

Conflict is a normal part of life. We all have occasional conflicts, even with people we love. But we shouldn't let little conflicts turn into big fights, especially violent ones. Here are some rules for keeping conflicts from getting out of control along with some great discussion questions.

Admiration

One of the great things about humans is that each has a personality of his or her own. Each person comes with a unique combination of qualities. Think about the positive qualities people can have. Talk about:

• What qualities do you admire in your friends?
• Think about someone you admire. What qualities do you admire in that person?
• Think about your heroes. What qualities does he/she have that you like?

It is said that any quality you admire is really yours.

Government Respect

How does government "of, by, and for the people" depend on respect? Write an essay connecting the concepts of democracy and respect. How is listening to different points of view a sign of respect and a cornerstone of democracy? What is it about the concept of democracy that relies upon mutual respect among people? How is the very concept of democracy related to respect for the individual?

Bullies

Bullies are often trying to make people "respect" them. Is this really respect, or is it fear? What is the difference? How is bullying and violent behavior an act of disrespect?

teen talk in a jar

I just purchased this from www.freespirit.com. Discussion starters and icebreakers on just about everything teens want to talk about.

choices in a jar

I just purchased this from www.freespirit.com. What’s your choice—to have to walk on stilts the rest of your life, or to always have to roller skate to get around? To have no short-term memory, or no long-term memory? To not eat for two days, or to not sleep for two days? Choice provokes thinking, and thinking is fun. Each card presents a delightful dilemma—sometimes unusual, always challenging—to spark conversation or controversy. Change your choice and change your mind.

ask the judge

Click the picture of the judge above to go to askthejudge...an informational website about teen rights that will definitely prompt discussions!

35 Activities Your Students Can Do To Learn Respect

There are many ways people show respect to others, and the more aware that students are of what those actions look and sound like, the more likely they are to incorporate those behaviors in their daily lives. Here are 35 activities students can do to learn the meaning and value of respect. There’s one (and a few more) for each day of the month.

Click here for the lessons.

Respect in Many Languages

Respect can be said in many different ways when looking at languages. Click here for a printable sheet to use for discussion.

Use this translator for other words:


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Respect Collage

Have students look through magazines for people respecting others' differences or pictures of different kinds of people working or playing together. Create a class "We Respect Differences" collage.

I Have A Dream..

Discuss Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech after viewing it below. Talk about how it affects people of all races.

Everybody Is Unique: A Lesson in Respect for Others

In this lesson, students search for the most positive aspects of some very unusual "people." The activity reinforces the idea that one can’t always judge the quality of a person by his or her appearance; sometimes people can be appreciated for their differences. Click here for the lesson plan.

triangles are not bad: a lesson in respect

We must teach people how to operate in a world that is diverse and pluralistic. Schooling is not effective if it doesn't have a multicultural component. This is true now and will be even more so in the future. By 2000 AD, 1 in 3 will be minorities. 80% of the labor force will be women and minorities. By 2010 AD, 1 in 2 will be minorities. Click here for a lesson on respect complete with a script: Triangles are not Bad!

the daily dilemma

Looking for some great discussion starters? Click the picture above to go to Charis Denison's daily dilemma page. She outlines the dilemma, gives teacher notes, and also gives pre-made discussion questions.

totem pole respect

Have students create their own totem pole out of construction paper to show respect. Each student will make 3-5 animals on their pole to represent different aspects of what they think respect is. Hang the totem poles around the room and let the students explain their own!

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

Listen to Arethra Franklin's RESPECT. Pass out lyrics and have students create their own respect songs using the music from Arethra. Have fun and let them dress up and perform it.

Click here for the lyric sheet.

how respectful are you?

Here's a fun way to talk about respect. Have students fill out the survey and discuss how difficult it is to always be respectful, then show a Simpsons video or any other sitcom/cartoon that is age appropriate. Students will mark respectful and disrespectful moments during the Simpsons video. Just about any cartoon/sitcom can work for this. Print out the quiz and discussion questions below!

Are You a Respectful Person?
(take this quiz to find out)

skits

Middle schoolers love to perform. A great way to get them thinking about a topic such as respect, responsibility, or even the pillars of character is to have them create their own skits. I've had success in having students create two versions of a skit. For example, one skit would show respect, while the other showed disrespect in the same scenario. Students brainstorm, type scripts, create props, and act out their skits. This is also a great way to connect with younger students. Middle schoolers love to perform for little kids. Have fun with it! You could even do the skit of the month!

What's your cheese?

While thinking about goal setting and responsibility in the beginning of the year, show the video, "Who Moved My Cheese?" After viewing the video, do the following:

• discuss the "handwriting on the wall"
• ask what their "cheese" is
• using the handwriting on the wall, help draw up a plan for students to find their cheese
• click the mouse above and print out enough for each advisor.
• have them decorate their mouse to represent their cheese
• create a bulletin board with the mice and the handwriting on the wall
  

What is an advisory?

All students need a relationship with at least one adult in the school which is characterized by warmth, concern, openness, and understanding. The advisor plays the role of that one adult.

Tell your students that you are here to:

• talk
• listen
• respect one another
• share ideas and feelings
• learn to solve problems and resolve conflicts
• have fun
• care about one another, both academically and socially

Advisors are NOT guidance counselors or psychologists. You just need to be yourself and do your best!

An advisory program can be viewed as three parts: academic, social, and team building. Below are some quick examples of those three elements:

Academic:

• organize binders
• study skills
• school rules
• student handbook
• facilitating discussions with teachers/parents

Social:

• group games
• self esteem activities
• celebrate birthdays
• have a party for good behavior/grades

Team Building:

• community service
• games/projects with another advisory