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Dodging Responsibility

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Learners explore responsibility. In this character education activity, students review the definition of responsibility and brainstorm possible consequences of taking responsibility and not taking responsibility.  Student's thoughts are recorded on a T chart, and learners discuss which actions seem to provide the most benefits.

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consequences, making decisions, responsibility, values

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Social & Emotional Learning, consequences, pros and cons of taking responsibility, responsibility, values, english language arts
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Grade
5th - 8th
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English Language Arts
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30 mins
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