Video-dictionary of human values-- Respect and Tolerance

​T is for Tolerance

R is for Respect

Video-dictionary

of Human Values

Learning Objectives

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Upon completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

define tolerance and respect in their own words,

learn to be more mindful when it comes to respect, and tolerance

learn about the role of tolerance and respect in a society

distinguish differences between tolerance and respect

analyze the short video, give feedback via 3 options ( Anonymous responses to questions, Role-play, Didactic Cinquain /ˈsɪŋkeɪn/ poem)

analyze the opinion article or interview with the author via five critical thinking questions

take action - write short opinion essays about tolerance and respect in class and at school and prepare for the class discussion

The aim of the lesson: Cross-curricular learning, Life skills, Philosophy and well-being for children Use of English as a Medium of Instruction, Use of RWTC method- Didactic Cinquain, Use of Keywords in context

​Length

120 minutes,1 week for personal review of the lesson and preparation for a class discussion,

Class discussion after one week - 45 minutes (Use it ... or Lose it !)

Guess the meaning of the keywords.​ Search the internet if you are feeling unsure about their meaning.

• ​cinquain poetry

• today's issues

• opinions

• beliefs

• misunderstanding

• criticism

• bullying, getting picked on

• placing people in boxes

• communication

• ​tolerance

• respect

• intolerance

• self-confidence

• self-doubting

• disrespect

• fear

• life skills

​ KEYWORDS

​Three reasons why Tolerance and Respect

You are going to watch the video produced by TV2 Denmark. The video will help you open your mind when judging and creating opinions about others. It is a powerful guide to better understanding the need to foster interpersonal tolerance and respect.

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1. In what ways is today's topic connected with you?

2. What do you think? Would tolerance and respect for each other in class improve our academic and life skills?

Justify your opinion, please.

3. Do you think tolerance and respect for others can help us create a better society? Justify your opinion, please.

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​Work in groups of max 4 people, discuss the questions from the steps above.

Now, watch the video.

Be warned – you may need some tissues handy.

Feedback 1​ personal opinion - not shared with others

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Think for a little while about the following questions and try to be as honest as possible. Write your responses, please.

Open Ended

How are you feeling now after watching the video? One-word response.

Open Ended

Are you feeling boxed or unboxed in your class?

Open Ended

Are you feeling boxed or unboxed in your school?

Open Ended

Are there any Us and Them in your school?

Open Ended

Have you ever placed anyone in a box? Explain why.

Open Ended

If yes, how were you feeling after placing someone in a box?

If no, write "I have never done it", and explain why.

Open Ended

Have you ever felt placed in a box? Explain why.

Open Ended

What makes people place others in boxes?

​Feedback 2

2. Role-play - act out a few situations from the video in your class. Do a short class experiment.

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 The Aim of the feedback - is to show students how easy is to put someone in boxes.

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2.1. If you like sharing your ideas with others, stand up, please.

2.2. If you don't like sharing your ideas with others, place your index finger on your mouth.

2.3. Compare the number of both groups and write it on the whiteboard. 

Sharing own ideas vs. Unsharing own ideas

2.4. If you are a self-confident person, give your thumb up.

2.5. If you are a self-doubting person, give your thumb down.

2.6. Compare the number of both groups and write them on the whiteboard.

Self-confident vs. self-doubting students

2.7. If you think there is something we all have in common in the class, form a heart with your thumbs and index fingers and show it off.

2.8. If you think there is not anything we all have in common in the class, raise your hand.

2.9. Compare the number of both groups and write them on the whiteboard.

We all have something in common vs. We do not have anything in common.​

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Whole class activity

Sum-up​

Ask students to sum up the results of the research and let them answer the following questions.

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Are you a tolerant and respectful person?

Are you more into finding solutions for interpersonal problems or explaining why you can't do this or that?

Are you a tolerant and respectful community?​

Are you a can-do community or a can't-do-one?​

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When we label people and put them in different boxes, we don't see PEOPLE for who they really are. We have a lot more in common than we think, and we should keep that in mind when we encounter anyone who might seem different.​

class discussion

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Do not label people because:

Differences make the world worth exploring.

Differences define who we are.

Differences are our greatest strength.

​ Feedback 3 via Didactic Cinquain Poem

Feedback 3​

​Didactic Cinquain Poem Form 1

This is a very popular form of cinquain because of its simplicity. Instead of incorporating stress and syllables, it uses word counts.

• The first line is one word which is the title of the poem.

• The second line contains two words which are adjectives that describe the title.

• The third line has three words that tell the reader more about the subject of the poem or show action. Many times these words are gerunds that end with -ing.

• The fourth line has four words that show emotions about the subject of the poem and may be individual words or a phrase.

• The fifth line is one word that is a synonym of the title or is very similar to it.

Watermelon by Anonymous

Watermelon never felt more delicious than in this unique poem.

" "Watermelon

Juicy, sweet

Dripping, slurping, smacking

So messy to eat

Yummy"

Open Ended

You are going to write a short Cinquain Poem about Respect and Tolerance.

1. Use your imagination and creativity, and write the poem on your own.

2. If you need a hand, use the following link. It is the CP generator. Share your poems in responses.

DCP generator https://www.poem-generator.org.uk/didactic-cinquain/

Class feedback

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Now conduct the feedback.

Ask students to read their poems aloud. ​

Reading or listening activity.

It is up to your preferences. You can choose a reading or listening activity. ​

Tolerance is not the same thing as respect: An opinion article/ interview

by Faith Wood

You will work Individually  

source web link to the original article

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watch the interview with Faith Wood.

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The next step is ​the article or the interview analysis.

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Think about the answers to the following questions:

Who is the author of the article? Who is being interviewed?

What is she writing about? What is she talking about?

Why is she writing about it? Why is she talking about it?

How is she writing about it? In what way is she talking about it?

To whom is the article addressed?​ To whom is she talking?

Open Ended

Who is the author of the article? Who is being interviewed?

Open Ended

What is she writing about? What is she talking about?

Open Ended

Why is she writing about it? Why is she talking about it?

Open Ended

How is she writing about it? In what way is she talking about it?

Open Ended

To whom is the article addressed? To whom is she talking?

Class feedback

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Now conduct the feedback. Ask students to read their answers aloud. After the feedback, read definitions for tolerance and respect. (you can also let students search the Internet, and find the dictionary definitions for the words respect and tolerance) e.g. Visual Thesaurus of English Collocations

tolerance noun Cambridge dictionary

UK /ˈtɒl.ər.əns/  US  /ˈtɑː.lɚ.əns/

willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them

Examples in sentences

Sarah sighed, "Could you please show a little tolerance?"

The degree of tolerance often differs in individuals at different times and in different circumstances and may become lost by breaking off the habit for a short time.

Definition by Cambridge Dictionary​

​respect noun  /rɪˈspekt/ Cambridge dictionary

politeness, honour, and care shown towards someone or something that is considered important:

Examples in sentences

You really should treat your parents with more respect.

She has no respect for other people's property (= she does not treat it carefully).

Subject | Subject

Definition by Cambridge Dictionary

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Think- Pair- Share

You are going to think about the following questions.

Write your opinions first, share them with a partner, and then within the class.

What do you think should a tolerant society tolerate intolerance?

Think about the situation, you weren't tolerant towards your classmates.

Is there something, which is against "your humanity" principles, and that you would never accept?​

Write four sentences about the situations above.​

Open Ended

What do you think should a tolerant society tolerate intolerance?

Open Ended

Think about the situation you weren't tolerant of your classmates. 

Write four sentences about the situation.

Writing - home improvement​

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Write three paragraphs about the topic:

"A culture of respect and tolerance in your school"

Your short essay should contain about 80 words, follow the outline below, please.

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Give your definition of the words tolerance and respect.

What do you think about respect and tolerance at your school? 

Is your school a tolerant and respectful micro-world? 

The pictures below can help you. 

Write about 80 words related to the question.

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Your writing is the preparation for a class discussion that will be held in a week. We will share, discuss, and analyze your writings. 

You can use the following phrases:

INFORMAL ENGLISH PHRASES.

• “IN MY OPINION, + [YOUR SENTENCE]”

• In my opinion, a good education is more important than a good car.

“I BELIEVE THAT + [YOUR SENTENCE]”

• I believe that schools should encourage students to walk or cycle to school rather than drive.

“IN MY MIND, + [YOUR SENTENCE]”

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MAKE YOUR OWN PHRASES :-)

​Thank you for your hard work! I hope you have found today's activities meaningful.😇

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What did you realize after finishing the lesson? What is your plan after this lesson?​ Share your ideas, please.TIA