1. April Character Trait Responsibility
Don’t just say it. Be it.

2. Before we define “Responsibility”… 1st , Watch the video 2nd, Listen for the Quotes (#1,2) 3rd, Discuss!
Quote #1: “You started looking for someone to blame.”
Quote #2: “Until you start believing in yourself it ain’t gonna happen in life.”
(2.5 min)

3. Responsibility, defined…
Worksheet #1
Responsibility, defined…
Accountability for one’s actions; answerable.
Following through with an obligation.
The quality of being dependable.
How does this patriot demonstrate responsibility?

4. Worksheet #2
1st, Who are you responsible to? We’re all answerable to someone. In the bubbles, list the people “upstream” from you and write down their titles.

5. Worksheet #3
2nd, Who are you responsible for? Use the chart to list the people in your life who are most dependant upon you coming through for them. What do they depend on you for?

6. Worksheet #4
3rd, What are you responsible for? Use the chart to list the tasks that don’t get done if YOU don’t do them.

7. N ever drops the ball Faithful
Worksheet #5
By now, you’ve got the idea. Now, write the first or last name of the most responsible person you know & create a Dependability Acrostic with his/her name:
N ever drops the ball Faithful
E nthusiastically follows through Reliable
A lways on time Punctual
L ast one to quit Industrious
E ffort: His best, every time Dependable
Tom Neale

8. Worksheet #6
Cause & Effect I: Creating your own Think Map. Study this one, and then create your own!
When I am:
The result is:
Dependable
Stuff gets done
Punctual
Responsibility
Things
start on time
Reliable
People
can count on me
Accountable
I stay out
of trouble

9. Opposite of Responsibility: Irresponsibility
Q: What do irresponsible children grow up to be?
A: Irresponsible parents, politicians, sports figures, teachers, preachers, movie/TV personalities, lawyers…
Q: What kinds of behaviors make up irresponsible behaviors?
A: This answer could go on forever! Check the clip…
(7 min)

10. Worksheet #7
Cause & Effect II: Creating your own Think Map. Study this one, and then create your own.
When I am:
The result is:
Undependable
Someone
has to cover
for me
Always late
Irresponsibility
My boss
loses money
Unreliable
People
can’t count on me
Unaccountable
I get in
trouble

11. Responsibility vs. Irresponsibility Do these sound familiar?
Worksheet #8
Responsibility vs. Irresponsibility Do these sound familiar?
“No problem, I’m on it.”
“You just say when & where, I’ll be there.”
“Class starts at 4:30 so I’ll try to be in my seat by 4:25.”
“Thanks for letting me use your phone, I kept it short.”
“I’ll be there in an hour, I mow the lawn on Saturdays.”
I do everything around here!”
“Hold on, I’m busy.”
“OK, so dinner is cold, so what? I was talking to _______”
“Dude. I don’t know where it is, I loaned it to my girlfriend.”
“It’s Saturday! Let’s get outta here before Mom makes me cut the grass!”
Now, using Worksheet #8, create your own chart.
Left side: 3-5 Responsible responses
Right side: 3-5 Irresponsible responses

12. April Character Trait: RESPONSIBILITY Bringing it home to Gateway
Worksheet #9
April Character Trait: RESPONSIBILITY Bringing it home to Gateway
Responsible behaviors on your campus include:
Punctual- on time, every time
Thorough- every assignment complete to the best of your ability
Thoughtful- kind, respectful, and courteous relationships
Hygienic- willing to clean up your area in class and outside, and to refrain from spitting…at all times
Professional- a personal zero-tolerance for drug/gang/sexually explicit language & behavior, including profanity
Sensitive- to the space, needs, and feelings of others
Irresponsible behaviors on your campus include:
Tardy- uncaring about the time & preparation of others
Incomplete- half-baked or missing assignments
Selfish- aware and caring only for oneself
Sloppy- leaving a mess in your area, and willing to let others clean up after you. Uncaring of the infectious nature of spitting in public
Immature- excessive drug/gang/ sexual language & behavior, including profanity
Uncaring- of others
Now let’s see you compose your own “Bringing it home” chart, worksheet #9.
Let’s fill our campus with Responsible students!