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Elementary Respect
NiE Activity 1 Critical thinking
● Identify ● Reason
Friendship is in our hands Creative thinking
Problem solving
● Imagine ● Brainstorm ● Connect ● Invent
● Question ● Research ● Recreate ● Present
29 MARCH 2017
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IS there someone in your life now whom you deeply respect? Who is that person? Why do you respect this person?
Someone you respect could be your parent, sibling, neighbour or even teacher! What makes this person different? How does this person treat you and the people around you? Does he do it with care and courtesy? He quite likely makes you feel worthy and that makes you feel good about yourself, too!
My name is ……………………………….. I can be a good friend to you because …
NiE Activity 2 This is a list of words. They are synonyms for the word “respect”. The vowels have been removed. Fill in the vowels in the correct spaces to complete the puzzle.
Critical thinking
● Identify ● Reason ● Measure ● Organise
Problem solving ● Question ● Recreate
EXAMPLE
How can you make someone feel good? What characteristics must you have to be a good friend? Trace the outline of your hand onto the space provided. Next, think of five strengths you bring into a friendship. You can use phrases like “Keep promises” or “Be kind”. But at least three words must be taken from The Star. Cut out the words or phrases and paste them on each “finger”. Once everyone has completed this activity, cut out the picture of your “palm” and paste it on the notice board. The class can do a gallery walk to check out everyone’s friendship strengths. Don’t forget to write your name in big, bold letters. You should be proud of your great qualities!
1. _ s t _ _ m
2. h _ n _ _ r
3. r _ g _ r d
4. v _ l _ _
5. c h _ r _ s h
6. _ p p r _ c _ _ t _
7. _ d m _ r _
8. p r _ _ s _
Next, read these articles that appeared in The Star. Fill in the synonym that best fits the following passages:
Passage 1
Passage 2
Passage 3
PETALING JAYA: The “Ah Moi” in that famous MyEg advertisement is going places. Malaysian actress Sarah Lian has won the Best Supporting Actress award at the Los Angeles Film Awards (Lafa) for her role as Anna in Dax Phelan’s directorial feature film Jasmine. “I won Best Supporting Actress at LA Film Awards! Thank you to the LA Film Awards for such an _________!
IN the wake of Carrie Fisher’s death, Lucasfilm says it won’t digitally recreate Carrie Fisher in upcoming Star Wars projects. They added: “Carrie Fisher was, is, and always will be a part of the Lucasfilm family. She was our princess, our general, and more importantly, our friend. We are still hurting from her loss. We ______ her memory and legacy as Princess Leia.
Before setting off on your trip, get to know local cycling groups in your destination country. If you’re staying with hosts, be sure to bring gifts from your home country that they might __________.
1. esteem 2. honour 3. regard 4. value
Answers:
5. cherish 6. appreciate 7. admire 8. praise
Passage 1: honour Passage 2: cherish Passage 3: appreciate / value