~Character Counts~

~Character Counts~ Ica Van Wingerden Clau Van Wingerden Katelyn Geary

Respecting Others Give others the respect they give you.

Trustworthy John and his friend were walking to the store and his friend wanted to buy a colorful bouncy ball. However, he didn't have any money. So he asked John to steal the ball. John said, “NO! I don’t like to steal.” John told his friend, “You have to be honest. Don’t steal, don’t lie you must be honest.” You want people to trust you, don’t you?

Caring! One day there was a man named John and his little brother named Joe. They were walking in the park. John saw a water bottle on the ground, but did NOT stop to recycle it. He kept walking to the swing set with his little brother. One day there was a man named John and his little brother named Joe. They were walking in the park. Then John saw a water bottle on the ground and threw it into the recycling.

You're Caring for the World! ~ do the right thing ~ don’t ignore trash ~ continue working hard ~ be smart about environment

John invited his friends over to play with him. One of his friends wanted to play hide and seek. John was the counter and his friends were hiding. While he was counting he was cheating because he was peeking. He knew where all his friends were! Fairness! John invited his friends over to play with him. One of his friends wanted to play hide and seek. John was the counter and his friends were hiding. When he was finished counting he searched for his friends. Now he was playing fairly.

You have to be fair with others! ~ play by the rules ~ take turns and share ~ don’t blame others carelessly ~ be open minded; listen to others

Once again John is faced with a tough decision. Late one night John’s parents ask him to watch over his little brother Joe. John agrees but is disappointed when his friend calls and invites him to a bagpipe concert. John’s friend tells him to sneak out. So… John sneaks out and leaves his brother alone. John tells his friend no thanks, and watches his little brother.

Congratulations!! You are a responsible person! You are the sort of person who will: ~follow through with the task you’re given ~keep trying no matter what difficulties you may face ~think before you act ~be accountable for you choices

John John and his friend were walking to school one day. Suddenly, John’s friend stops and tells John to write something on the brick wall they are passing. John knows that if he does this he will be considered “really cool.” John decides to… Take the marker from his friend and write on the wall. Say NO and continue walking to school.

WOW!! Thank you for being a good citizen!! As a good citizen you are able to: >make your community better >cooperate >obey laws and rules >protect the environment

Hi, my name is Clau. I have a twin sister (next to me). My favorite restaurant is Big Al’s. I like to hang out with Lea. I am 13 and my favorite sport is soccer. Hey! I am Katelyn. I love spending time with my family, playing softball, and writing. My favorite quote is, “If softball were any easier it would be called baseball!” Hi, my name is Ica. I enjoy being with my twin sister (sometimes). My favorite color is yellow. My favorite actress is Kiera Knightly. I am 13.

Bibliography http://www.dictionary.com http://www.charactercounts.org/ http://www.gordon.army.mil/rncoa/respect.jpg

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~Character Counts~