Principles are usually in the form of roles, character traits, or adjectives. Principles state the values embodied by by your Mission Statement. Action steps are descriptions of how you will enact your principles in your life. How will others see that you uphold the principles you claim? What do you DO in your life that demonstrates the principle? The rubric for the poster is attached. The Parent Verification is located below the rubric within the same document.
The poster should have the following elements visible and legible when read on the wall:
Title: Your Name's Ethical Code Motto: A quote that is symbolic of who you are or how you live your life (may be taken from your "Quotes of Qualify" assignment or another source. Use correct quote format and cite the author. Mission Statement: Smaller than the title but still emphasized. Your Principles with your Action Steps for each Principle. 85% of the grade on the poster is based on the depth and thoughtfulness, the permanence of your Code. IS THIS how you believe and live your life? Is there room for growth as you gain age and experience? .... or is it just an amalgam of meaningless platitudes "in the moment"? The poster should show pride in workmanship. After all, you're announcing to the world who you are and what ethics you stand by! 15% of the grade is based on the "level of risk" you show in presenting your ideas to the world. Are you really going to stand by what you say? Do you really believe what you put on this poster? (see rubric for levels of risk). “A personal mission statement becomes the DNA for every other decision we make.” (Stephen Covey) Personal Mission Statement Guidelines While there is no unique format or formula for creating your personal mission statement, the following guidelines may be helpful:
Personal Mission Statement Sentence Templates Here are some sample personal mission statement sentence templates to get you started "To ... [what you want to achieve, do or become] ... so that ... [reasons why it is important]. I will do this by ... [specific behaviors or actions you can use to get there]." "I value ...[choose one to three values]... because ...[reasons why these values are important to you]. Accordingly, I will ...[what you can do to live by these values]." "To develop and cultivate the qualities of ...[two to three values/character traits]... that I admire in ...[an influential person in your life]... so that ...[why you want to develop these qualities]." "To live each day with ...[choose one to three values or principles]... so that ...[what living by these values will give you]. I will do this by ...[specific behaviors you will use to live by these values]." "To appreciate and enjoy ...[things you want to appreciate and enjoy more] by ...[what you can do to appreciate/enjoy these things]." "To treasure above all else ...[most important things to you] by ...[what you can do to live your priorities]." "To be known by ...[an important person/group]... as someone who is ...[qualities you want to have]...; by ...[some other person/group]... as someone who is ...[other qualities]...; ..." Still having a hard time? This site has a "statement creator" for free, but will ask for your email address in order to get the finished product: http://www.franklincovey.com/msb/
Monday: Analyze the Preamble to the Declaration of Independence to identify the Mission Statement, the main Principles, and the Action Steps. Tuesday: "Quotes of Quality": Choose five (5) quotes that exemplify "who you are". Cite the quote, the author, and write a brief statement explaining the importance of the quote to you. Thursday "Mission Transition" Parts I and II (handout). This will guide you in writing your Principles. Work on your mission statement (1-5 sentences) and Principles (2-5). We will deal with the Action Steps another day. Begin film that shows an ethical code and adhering to it: Chak de India Friday - |
PurposeIn the Fall, we focus on the foundations of Philosophy and Logic, culminating with a project where you express your own Personal Ethical Code. In the Spring, we study ethical systems of thought and analyze their logic, ending with the development of your own nation, founded and run according to your ethical code. Remind NoticesSign up to get notices https://www.remind.com/join/7cf69 Google ClassroomFor electronic/paperless hand in of HW. Students can join the class with this code: brtzp0p
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