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5 JULY 2017
Yes, we care!
INTERMEDIATE Civic responsibility
THE word “civic” comes from the Latin word “civis”, which means a citizen in ancient Rome. It is also the root word for “city”, thus indicating that ‘civic’ could mean anything relating to a city. It was popularly used in the phrase “civic garland” or “civic crown”, which was translated from the Latin “corona civica”. Interestingly, this refers to a garland of oak leaves and acorns given in ancient Rome to a person who saved another person’s life. From this, we can see the degree of importance that people in ancient times placed on civic responsibility.
Activity Critical thinking ● Identify
● Reason
Creative thinking ● Connect
Communicating ● Written
I showed that I am a responsible citizen when I: To have civic responsibility means to exhibit attitudes and actions that show your responsibility as a citizen. Can you think of at least three situations where you exhibited that?
1. __________________________________________________________ 2. __________________________________________________________ 3. __________________________________________________________
NiE Activity 1 Critical thinking ● Identify
● Reason
Problem solving ● Research ● Present ● Recreate
Communicating ● Oral ● Non-verbal
● Written ● Aural
Collaborating ● Listen
● Attain goal
● Contribute respectfully
In groups of four, look in The Star for an individual who exemplifies civic responsibility. Cut out his picture and paste it on a sheet of A4 paper. Find out as much information as you can about the individual. Then, write down the points around the picture. Next, present your work in class by introducing the individual – who he is and how he exemplifies civic responsibility. As a class, vote for the individual who best deserves a medal for being a great role model.
EXAMPLE
NiE Activity 2 ● Identify
A
Caregivers training
B
C
Education talk
D
(Picture and information taken from A heart for social work, StarMetro, May 2, 2017)
NiE Activity 3 Critical thinking ● Identify ● Measure
● Organise
Creative thinking ● Connect
Problem solving ● Recreate
● Present
● Non-verbal
In groups of four, discuss the improvements that can be done to make your neighbourhood a better and safer place. Then, scan The Star for organisations or people, and talks or workshops, that can contribute to the aim. Complete the table with at least five points on each column.
Alzheimer’s Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM) will be conducting free training on Dementia Care Skills.
Fairview International School will be having its Open Day on Saturday at 10am at its campuses in Kuala Lumpur and Subang.
E
Blood donation
G
Health carnival
Communicating ● Oral
● Reason
The following excerpts are taken from StarMetro on Apr 27, 2017. Which of these announcements exemplify civic responsibility?
A blood donation drive is being organised by Persatuan Arutperunijothi Margam (PKAM). Free clinic sessions by specialists and free health screenings will be included in the Health is Wealth Carnival organised by Pantai Hospital Ampang.
F
H
Charity run
Funds raised from the “Move with AS” charity run will go towards the treatment of Ankylosing Spondylitis patients.
Poetry workshop
Australian poet Scott Sneddon will be having poetry writing and performance workshops for children and adults.
Free talk on stroke
A talk on stroke will be held by D’Happy Club, a seniors activity centre, for the public. Admission for the talk is free.
Traffic matters
There will be a temporary road closure at Kg. Pasir Interchange, MRR2, from Apr 29.
EXAMPLE How my neighbourhood can be a better and safer place
Organisations or people, and talks or workshops that can contribute
Answers: A, B, E, F, G
Critical thinking