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Character: A Guide for Middle Grade Students

grades 5-8
Many children have not had the opportunity to learn much less practice the universal "good character" traits in life. In fact, our culture inundates children of this age with messages that are contrary to character traits most adults want to instill.
While developing reading and writing skills, this exciting new workbook will help teach students the character traits that will help them to lead a successful life. The content includes guiding principles, examples, activities, and exercises for middle school students. It can be used effectively by individuals or in class settings.
Features:
- Written for middle school-level students.
- Teaches character education traits through chapter content and activities complete character education curriculum.
- Each chapter thoroughly covers one of these character traits: honesty, responsibility, respect, citizenship, fairness, caring, perseverance, courage, self-discipline, and trust.
- Engages children to think about who they are and what character traits they should develop.
Example Pages:
Table of Contents (PDF)
Chapter 1: The Road to Respect (PDF)
Reviews:
"This character education workbook is a great resource for middle school students. Its focus is on behavior, choices and making responsible decisions. The numerous and practical activities will engage students in reflective thinking, discussion and writing. The easy to use activities can be integrated into all content areas." -- Duane Hodgin, Ph.D
"This book is a user friendly collection of character education activities for middle school students that targets critical thinking skills, problem solving strategies, anger management, and other driving forces along the road to developing solid character. I highly recommend it! Enjoy the ride!" -- Michele Borba, author of Building Moral Intelligence and Don't Give Me That Attitude!
"Education has always had two great goals: to help kids gain knowledge and to help them grow in character. They need both to become good and productive citizens. This marvelous guidebook addresses the second goal in a practical and straight-forward manner. It will help middle school kids see the /important connection between character and success in 'real life.'" -- Hal Urban, character consultant and speaker, and author of Life's Greatest Lessons
Related Items:
Instructor's Guide
Published by Jist Life
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