A Loyal Friend

Caring, trustworthiness, and responsibility—these are only a few character traits in focus of a lesson based on stories from the Civil War era. Class members explore several influential lives while reading biographies that highlight...

Students read several selections of folktales from different historic periods and different cultures. Then they incorporate a folktale theme into a modern day story, using elements that parallel those from the original version.

Students discover public trust. In this civics lesson plan, students explore how to promote public trust as they use their resources to support worthy politicians, athletes, celebrities, and corporations.

Review literary analysis techniques with this reading lesson about folktale writing. Middle schoolers read different folktales from many authors, and write their own folktales to share with the class. They identify the plot, morals and...

Students brainstorm the characteristics of trusted learners. In this social skills lesson, students brainstorm what a 'community of trusted learners' would look like. Students create a continuum of distrustful to trustful individuals...

Students explore trustworthiness. In this character development lesson, students brainstorm synonyms for trustworthiness. Students consider two communities to which they belong, and compare and contrast these communities by completing a...

Learners write a poem. In this character lesson, students read a quote about trust and friendship and discuss what they mean. Learners write an acrostic poem using the letters in their name and come up with a phrase or word that...

Students compare communities to which they belong. In this social studies and language arts instructional activity, students discuss trust and use a Venn diagram to compare two communities to which they belong.

Seventh graders read about two pioneers from Texas and learn how they became well trusted people. In this trust activity, 7th graders read essays about two Texas pioneers. They learn vocabulary such as loyalty, honesty, good reputation,...

Students read essays.  In this character education lesson, students read about two Texans, answer question about them and discuss their contributions.