Advocacy Lesson

Gratitude

 

Do Now

When is the last time that you said something critical to someone?  Did you know that when you make a negative comment to someone, it takes six POSITIVE comments to make them stop feeling bad about themselves?

Lesson

The Power of Thank You.  What does Thank You do?

·         It encourages people to continue to do nice things for others

·         It makes people feel appreciated

·         It lessens your ego

·         It makes the person saying Thank You feel happy too 

Why does it matter?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTXm6kW5LqI

Do you agree or disagree with the contents of the video?

Exit Ticket

Write one statement that says, “I am thankful for ____  because______”  It can be a friend, a teacher, a family member, or someone or something else.  Just be honestly appreciative and specific.  Give the statement to your teacher at the end of class.