Discussing Respect Part I
Discussing Respect Part II
Model Respect
Showing Respect
Respect Scenarios
100

What is the definition of respect?

Treating someone with care, kindness, and consideration.

100

Respect is important because it helps build this in relationships.

Trust

100

What’s one way to show respect in class?

Listening when someone is talking.

100

What words can show respect?

Please, thank you, excuse me, I’m sorry.

100

Your friend is talking, and you interrupt. What could you do instead?

Wait your turn and listen first.

Apologize

200

Why is it important to respect yourself?

Because you matter and how you treat yourself sets the tone for how others treat you.

200

What type of respect is shown when you take care of yourself?

Self-Respect

200

How can you show respect with your body language?

Make eye contact, don’t roll your eyes, nod your head if agreeing with a question or answer, face the speaker when they are talking

200

How do you show respect when someone is speaking?

Look at them/track the speaker, don’t interrupt, listen carefully, and respond kindly.

200

A peer makes a mistake reading out loud. What’s a respectful response?

Encourage them

300

How does respect help relationships?

It builds trust, safety, and kindness between people.

300

Respect helps prevent this negative form of interaction.

Conflict

300

If you see someone being bullied, how can you model respect?

Stand up for them and/or get help from a staff.

300

How can you show respect to your teacher or counselor?

Raise your hand, don't shout out, participate, ask questions, communicate your needs and feelings

300

Someone makes fun of your clothes. What’s a respectful response?

Stay calm. Set a boundary. Talk with them ("I didn't like what you said"). Walk Away. Ask a staff for advice.

400

What does it feel like to be disrespected?

Hurtful, left out, angry, annoyed, or sad.

Any negative emotion

400

How do we show respect to different cultures, beliefs, and backgrounds?

By being curious (asking questions), not judging, and appreciating differences. 

400

How can leaders show respect to people they lead?

By listening, being fair, and showing they care.

400

What do you do when someone sets a boundary?

Respect it—even if you don’t agree.

400

A new student joins your class — how do you show respect?

Include them in activities, offer help when needed, ask them about themself, share school supplies

500

Can you respect someone you disagree with? How?

Yes—by listening, not insulting, and showing kindness even with different opinions. Can agree to disagree without escalating the situation. If needed, can walk away from the situation and let the other person know you might need space for a bit

500

Respect is shown through words and these.

Actions

500

Name someone famous who models respect and explain how.

(Answer Varies)

500

How can you show respect when you’re angry?

Take a break, use calm words, maintain safe behaviors, communicate your feelings and needs

500

Your teacher/counselor addresses you for shouting out during class/group, and you do not earn all of your points. How should you respond?

Take time and space if needed, have a conversation after class/group about it, apologize, take accountability

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