Character Every Day

Choices that show good character, and facts and opinions.

Warm-up, learn, try it together, practice, then a quick check. About 15 minutes.

What children learn in Level 44

You don't have to be famous to show good character. You can show it every day, at home and at school.
When you take turns, that's fairness. When you keep trying, that's perseverance. When you keep a promise, that's commitment.
When there's a problem, think of a solution that is kind, fair, and brave. If two kids want the same crayon, they can take turns!
A fact can be checked and proven true. Ruby Bridges went to school in New Orleans: that's a fact.
An opinion tells what someone thinks or feels. Teddy bears are the best toys: that's an opinion. Words like best, prettiest, and most fun are clues.
Your turn! Sort them. Is each one a fact, or an opinion?
Try it with a grown-up! Tell one fact and one opinion about your favorite food.

Georgia Standards of Excellence in Social Studies:

SS1CG1 — Describe how the historical figures in SS1H1a display positive character traits such as: fairness, respect for others, respect for the environment, courage, equality, tolerance, perseverance, and commitment.
IPS.3 — Information Processing Skill 3: identify issues and/or problems and alternative solutions
IPS.4 — Information Processing Skill 4: distinguish between fact and opinion (introduced in Grade 1)