2.1 Read About Positive Personal and Cultural Identity Through Stories
2.1F The Giant Who Cried Waterfalls - Part Two - Personal Values
Values are standards that motivate you to act as you do and by which you judge behaviour (both yours and others). Values signify what is important and worthwhile to each person or group of people. Individuals have their own values based on many aspects of their personal and cultural identity, including family, religion, peers, culture, social background, gender, experiences, etc. Values should always result in choices that are respectful of other peoples values and choices and not prejudiced against others based on race, wealth, personal situations, gender, or sexual orientation.
Before continuing the story, think about your own values. Which values are most important to you, based on your personal and cultural identity? Read the list below and choose your top five.
1. Being an honest person
2. Being adventurous
3. Continuing to learn and gain knowledge
4. Helping others (especially sick, disadvantaged, lonely, or elderly)
5. Being nice looking
6. Following the faith of my family
7. Equal opportunity for all people
8. Accomplishing something that helps the world
9. Persevering without giving up easily
10. Respecting diversity and the right for people to choose their own beliefs, personal identities, and ways of living (as long as they are not hurting others and within the human rights code).
11. Looking out for myself
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Complete the Personal Values and Choices activity in your Learning Guide. Then, return to this online lesson. |
When we left off in the story, "The Giant Who Cried Waterfalls", Bonnie had disobeyed her parents by going to the top of the mountain. In real life, this could have turned out quite badly for her. Thankfully, it is "just a story". It does tell us, though, that Bonnie seems to value being adventurous more than she values being an honest person.
As you read the remainder of the story, think about what "Bonnie's Top Five Value List" would have on it. You will create a list for her and support your choices with evidence from the story.
Click here for the story: The Giant Who Cried Waterfalls by Stuart Baum.
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Complete the "Bonnie's Top Five Value List" activity in your Learning Guide. As you reread, find and record evidence that shows that Bonnie has the values you chose for your top five list. |