Responsibility
True or False:
A responsible person only accepts positive and not negative consequences.
False
A responsible person accepts positive AND negative consequences.
True or False:
A person who has the trait of diligence would keep trying until the task is complete.
True
Complete the sentence:
A person who is responsible _____________
A. Does what is required
B Does not accept consequences
C Gives advice
D Is understanding
A Does what is required
Which scenario best represents diligence?
A. Being polite to everyone around you
B. Baking a cake for your best friend's birthday
C. Keeping your school work organized
D. Practicing until you can pass a game level
D. Practicing until you can pass a game level
Jordan was assigned to bring snacks for their group project presentation. On the day of the presentation, Jordan forgot the snacks but apologized and promised to bring them the next day.
What action would demonstrate responsibility in this situation?
A. Blaming a classmate for not reminding him.
B. Ignoring the situation and hoping everyone forgets
C. Taking ownership of the mistake and finding a way to fix it
D. Complain that the task was unfair and refuse to participate
C. Taking ownership of the mistake and finding a way to fix it
Which of the following best defines diligence?
A. Following through on a task to its completion, even in the face of difficulty or possible failure
B. Ability to adapt quickly to a new situation
C. Practice of being respectful and considerate toward others
D. Act of expressing one's thoughts and ideas clearly
A. Following through on a task to its completion, even in the face of difficulty or possible failure
Ben agreed to take his little brother to the park on Sunday. Then, on Friday, Matt asked Ben to come to his house that Saturday to play a video game. Ben knew he had to decide between taking his brother to the park and playing the video game with his friend.
Which decision shows that Marco demonstrates responsibility?
A. Take his brother to his friend's house to play the video game
B. Take his brother to the zoo even if he doesn't get to play the video game.
C. Tell his brother that he forgot he had plans with Matt and will take him to the park on Monday
D. Take his brother to the park on a different day.
B. Take his brother to the zoo even if he doesn't get to play the video game.
If someone is diligent, what would you expect them to show if faced with a task?
A. confidence
B. obedience
C. persistence
D. energy
C. persistence
List one of the responsibilities traits and explain what it means.
Accountability: Being responsible for your actions and standing by your beliefs
Reliability: Being dependable. Acting in a way in which people know that they can count on you.
Sam is trying to demonstrate diligence. She struggles with Math.
What are two things she can do when she starts the new unit in her class to help her prepare for the unit exam?
Answers may vary.
Example: Take better notes, ask questions when she doesn't understand, study before the exam.