RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBLITIES
GRADE 11 LESSON 12
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.PSD.11.7.04
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:
1. 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:
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What rights do you have?
How do you define responsibility?
What are some of your rights?
What are some of your academic responsibilities?
What are some of your other school responsibilities?
What are some of your home responsibilities?
What are some of your community responsibilities?
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBLITES
GRADE 11 LESSON 12
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:
Tools for Personal Growth, Accepting Personal Responsibility
http://www.coping.org/growth/accept.htm
Responsibility Quotes from some of the leaders in investing, business, and finance.
http://www.woopidoo.com/business_quotes/responsibility-quotes.htm
Extension Activities:
Ask students to define and fulfill one school, home and community responsibility they have
neglected.
ADVISORS: Record notes from advisement meetings and ISTP meeting in students’ advisement logs.
Resource:
Chicago Public Schools (9-12) 30 Advisor/Advisee Lessons
http://intranet.cps.k12.il.us/Lessons/Advisory/
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