RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES GRADE LESSON

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RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GRADE 9 LESSON 28
Time Required: 30-45 minutes
Content Standards:
AA.S.7
Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and interpersonal
skills to help them understand and respect self and others.
Indicators (Students will…):
AA.A.9.7.03
Describe the unique rights and responsibilities students have as
young adults.
GOAL: Students will understand the difference between rights and
responsibilities.
Activity Statements:
Students will discuss some of their rights and responsibilities.
Materials:
Pen/pencil
Procedures:
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Write the words “right” and “responsibility” on the board.
Ask students to define both of these words.
Record students’ definitions on the board.
Ask students to list on paper what they believe are their academic responsibilities.
Encourage students to share their ideas with the entire class.
Discussion:
1. What is the difference between a right and a responsibility?
2. What rights do you have?
3. How do you define responsibility?
4. What are some of your academic responsibilities?
5. What are some of your non-academic responsibilities?
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GRADE 9 LESSON 28
Integrative Closing Statement:
Remind students that they have a right to a free public education, but it is their
responsibility to get to school on time, do their work, be prepared, respect others and
complete all graduation requirements.
Additional Resources:
Rights vs. Responsibilities
http://www.vision.org/visionmedia/article.aspx?id=845
Extension Activities: Discuss with parents ways that you can help with family responsibilities in order
to reduce family stress.
Students: Use the Financial Aid Selector to learn about criteria for scholarships.
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
GRADE 9 LESSON 28
Lesson Adapted From:
Chicago Public Schools (9-12) 30 Advisor/Advisee Lessons
http://intranet.cps.k12.il.us/Lessons/Advisory/
Grade 9 Week 34
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