1. This presentation contains the poll(s) you downloaded SlideContents 2Suggested verbal notes for presenters 3Instructions slide to educate audiences on responding via text messages. 4Instructions slide to educate audiences on responding via web or mobile web. This must be enabled on your poll in PollEverywhere.com. 5Instructions slide to educate audiences on responding via Twitter. This must be enabled on your poll in PollEverywhere.com. 6+The actual poll(s) you downloaded are embedded on these slides. What’s next? Jump to slide 6 and enter Slide Show mode to see your poll in action. Copy & paste slide 6 and beyond into your own presentation, or just use this presentation.

2. Presenter Text Polling Notes Explain what’s going on – “Now I’m going to ask for your opinion. You’ll use your phones to respond just like on American Idol. So please take out your cell phones, but remember to leave them on silent.” – “You’ll participate by sending a text message. If you don’t know how to do that, just ask your kids! Or have your neighbor help you figure it out.” Address their concerns – “This is a just standard rate text message, so it may be free for you, or up to twenty cents on some carriers if you do not have a text messaging plan.” – “The service we are using is serious about privacy. We cannot see your phone numbers, and you’ll never receive follow-up text messages outside this presentation. There’s only one thing worse than email spam – and that’s text message spam because you have to pay to receive it!” Use a demo or practice poll – For example, a Free Text Poll like “Let’s Practice: Text in your first name!” Always test your polls in your presentation before your event using the computer that will be projecting your presentation, especially if that computer is not the one you’re currently using.

3. How To Vote via Texting 1.Standard texting rates only (worst case US $0.20) 2.We have no access to your phone number 3.Capitalization doesn’t matter, but spaces and spelling do TIPS EXAMPLE

4. How To Vote via Poll4.com Capitalization doesn’t matter, but spaces and spelling do TIP EXAMPLE

5. How To Vote via Twitter 1.Capitalization doesn’t matter, but spaces and spelling do 2.Since @poll is the first word, your followers will not receive this tweet TIPS EXAMPLE

6. Values If you don’t stand for something, you will fall for anything.” – Please, take out your cell phones. It is time for another texting poll. – Please (boys), let’s do this right. Answer honestly and be mature. If you do not have you phone with you, no problem! Just write your answers on your notes paper.

7. Don’t forget: You can copy- paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll. Poll: Name two valuables that you would sav...

8. What are Values? NOTES Qualities, characteristic or ideas about which we feel very strong. Personal preferences that you believe are worthwhile. They are standards to guide your actions, judgments and attitudes. They define what is of worth, what is beneficial and what is harmful. Our values affect our decisions, goals and behavior.

9. Values Continued… Notes If you remain in touch with your values, you will achieve your goals. Base everyday choices on your values and goals. Values are personal. RESPECT others’ value system. Don’t climb a ladder that is leaning against the wrong wall.

10. What do you stand for? Watch this video, and think about what values you want to REPRESENT you as a person. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mk9zMeX lls0&feature=player_embedded

11. I need some actors… Abigail Abigail’s mother Sinbad the Sailor Travis Slug For an… Impromptu Skit

12. Alligator River Once upon a time there was a river that was practically overflowing with alligators. As you may have guessed, it was called Alligator river. A girl named Abigail lived on the west bank of the river. Her boyfriend, Travis, lived on the opposite bank. Abigail and Travis were very much in love with each other and wanted very much to see each other. But there was one slight complication: no boat, and an alligator-filled river stood between them. Abigail decided to seek help so that she could see her boyfriend, Travis. She approached Sinbad the Sailor, who, as his name might indicate, owned a boat.

13. The plot thickens… She explained her situation to Sinbad and asked if she could borrow his boat. Sinbad thought for a moment and then replied: “Sure, you can borrow my boat, but only under one condition. The condition is that you must help me steal all of the food and medicine from the local shelter. This startled Abigail. She did not want to steal anything from anyone, she knew it was wrong and she would feel terribly guilty. So, she told Sinbad to forget it, and she wandered off seeking someone else who would help her.

14. What will she do? After a great deal of time, Abigail was unable to find anyone else who could help her. Discouraged, she returned home, where she sought out her mother. Explaining her dilemma, and Sinbad’s proposition, Abigail asked her mother about what she should do. Mom responded with, “Look, Abigail, you’re a big girl now; it’s about time you started making these kinds of decisions for yourself.” With that, Mom turned and walked away.

15. On no she didn’t! Abigail thought and thought. Finally, she decided to take Sinbad up on his offer because she wanted to see Travis so very much; so that night, Abigail and Sinbad robbed the shelter clean. The next morning, Sinbad, true to his word, lent his boat to Abigail. Abigail sailed across the river and saw her beloved.

16. What did she expect? After spending a few delightful hours together, Abigail felt compelled to tell Travis what had happened. After she had related her whole story, Travis blew up completely. “You what? I can’t believe you did that!! I—I can’t believe you stole from people in need! That’s it! It’s all over. Just forget the relationship. Get out of my life!”

17. Slug to the rescue Distraught, Abigail wandered off. She came upon a fellow named Slug. Borrowing his shoulder to shed her tears, Abigail related her tale to Slug. Slug then went looking for Travis (with Abigail close behind). Slug found Travis and proceeded to beat the stuffing out of him, with Abigail standing there, laughing.

18. Discussion I need two volunteers. – As the volunteers are working to complete their assigned tasks, lets discuss the values of the characters in the story. – How did their actions reflect their values? Abigail Abigail’s mother Sinbad the Sailor Travis Slug

19. Get those phones back out… Here come a few more questions on values.

20. Don’t forget: You can copy- paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll. Poll: What are some values that you believe...

21. Don’t forget: You can copy- paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll. Poll: List a value that you believe to be a...

22. Don’t forget: You can copy- paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll. Poll: List a value that you believe to be i...

23. Don’t forget: You can copy- paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll. Poll: What did you value as a "kid" that yo...

24. Don’t forget: You can copy- paste this slide into other presentations, and move or resize the poll. Poll: What values do you think may become m...

25. Where do we get our values? Notes Values come from our homes, school, society, friends, TV, church, music, books, families, culture, etc. Different people and things influence you at different ages: – Ages 1-7: Parents and Family – Ages 8-13: Teachers, Heroes – Ages 14-20: Peers, Celebrities – Ages 21+: Your values are established, but you may test your values from time to time.

26. Living My Values Class Activity Fold your paper in half, hamburger style. – On one side, list 10 things that you spend most of your time doing. – Then flip the paper over, and on the other side list your top five values. – Open the paper, and draw a line to connect the activity to the value it reflects. How do they match up? Do you need to re-evaluate your values or how you spend your time?

27. Ok volunteers… Give them a call… Many of the values that we have for ourselves have been passed down from our parents/ family members, but is the message getting though clearly? Let’s talk to some of these people, and see what they think.

28. Types of Values Moral Values: What you will or will not do simply because you believe it to be right or wrong. – “The measure of a man’s character is what he would do if he would never be found out, then the behavior is simply between you and your conscience. Thomas Macauley an English historian

29. Material Values: The belief that happiness comes from material possessions. Material values reflect the possessions we own; the things on which we spend out money.

30. Aesthetic values: Values that reflect your feelings about what has beauty in nature and life. They reveal appreciation for the way things look, sound, feel, taste, and smell. The idea that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

31. Intrinsic values: These are things or ideas that have value to us in their own right; the end and not the means. For example, you value a friend for their character and personality or an antique car is valued for its beauty and nostalgia.

32. Extrinsic values: These values are important because they help us gain other values or desired results. For example, you value one friend because that friend can help you be popular or you value the antique car because of its monetary value.

33. Universal/American values: Universal values are values on which all or most people agree, such as equality, justice, worldwide brotherhood, respect of self, and others.

34. Group specific values: These values are those that differ from state to state or region to region. For example, the U.S. citizens value time and are always in a hurry; Europeans value people and spend time socializing with others.

35. Values vs. Facts There is a difference in values and facts. – Values are things we feel “ should ” influence our lives. – Facts simply states what actually is. – A value is a statement of one ’ s personal beliefs. – A fact is established by observation and measurement.

36. Hypocrite! One who subscribes to one set of values, but does another.

37. Immaturity Has not yet identified their values or set goals.