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Aspengroves
November
Learner Profile
Attribute
focus is:

PRINCIPLED

Grade 1 students (Alexa, Nami, Averyl and Maryam ) being

principled and playing by the rules and taking turns.
The IB definition of principled is:
They act with integrity and honesty, with a strong sense of fairness, justice
and respect for the dignity of the individual, groups and communities. They
take responsibility for their own actions and the consequences that
accompany them.

Self-assessment is necessary when speaking of being a principled

person. Here are questions for us to use to ponder as we ask
ourselves, Am I a principled person?:
Self-assessment is necessary when speaking of being a principled
person. Here are questions for us to use to ponder as we ask
ourselves, Am I a principled person?:

You are being

principled if you do

the right thing even

when no one is
watching.

Do we always try to do what is right, even when its costly

or difficult?
Are we true to ourselves?
Do we live up to the highest ethical standards?
Do we compromise our values and give in to temptation?
Do we take responsibility for what goes on in our
community?
Do we do our part for the common good?
Do we take care of the environment?
Do we participate in community service?
Do we do the right thing even when no one is looking and
we are guaranteed to not get caught?

You are being principled if you do the right thing even when no
one is watching you.

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How can
parents

help to develop students who are Principled?

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Students who are PRINCIPLED have a sense of fairness and

are honest with themselves and with others. They understand
that sometimes there are rules and they follow them. They have
an understanding of moral reasoning.
How can parents help to develop students who are Principled?
1. Involve your child in deciding on the rules for a game or activity and
then ensure that they stick to the ones that have been decided upon.
2. Encourage your child to play games that involve teams. Discuss
with your child the qualities of a team player. What sort of person
would they want on their team?
3. When your child wins a game insist that he or she is a wellmannered winner. They might thank their opponent or shake hands
with them if its appropriate.
4. When playing a game, dont change the rules or let your child win.
Being a gracious loser is just as important as being a good winner.
5. Talk with your child about why they think they are a person who is
principled using, I think I am/am not a person of principles
Charlie from Jr K 3 being principled
because...
by making sure he hung up his paint
6. For older students, have your child make a list of their principles, or
smock by himself after finishing his
your most basic beliefs, that would not be compromised no matter
art project.
what. Now have them select one; write about a time where they did
something courageous by standing up for this principle.
7. For older students, have your child identify someone in
public life they think has demonstrated a lack of principles.
Being Principled- what has it
Talk about what they think of his/her behaviour and what
got to do with learning?
he/she should do to shape up.
8. For older students, write a letter to someone in the news
whose principles have impressed you.
The Learners Profile provides powerful
9. Talk about what it means to compromise your principles.
goals in all areas of learning, which serve,
Give examples. Talk about what the phrase Let your life
in the broadest sense, as aims of the
speak means.
curriculum:
10. Talk about what it means to walk your talk. Brainstorm
people who are positive and negative examples of this
Principled--In language arts Principled
phrase..
people are aware that language is
11. Catch your child being principled. Make sure your child
powerful, that it can have a profound
knows he/she has done something good. Expressing your
effect, and that it must therefore be used
approval is a powerful way to reinforce the profiles.
responsibly. Principled--In mathematics
12. Allowing children to reflect on their own experiences is
People with principles recognize the
probably the best step toward creating principled children.
responsibility to be accurate and
Talk about decisions they make throughout their day that
appreciate the obligations to gather,
relate to the idea of being a principled personat recess, their interpret, report and apply data with
learning, during specials, with friends and teachers, at lunch,
honesty.
and so on.
Principled--In science and technology
13. When a child is reading, ask, What does this story tell us
People who are principled follow the
about ourselves? What does it tell us about others? How will
science process faithfully and
this knowledge change our thinking and actions?
communicate results honestly.
14. When a child makes a poor choice, allow them to
Principled--In social studies
understand why the choice wasnt the best one. Ask them
Principled people participate actively as
whether other people in their environment are impacted by
responsible members of their class,
their actions, decisions, and choices (what would their best
school, family and community. They use
self do?) . Discuss alternative choices for future situations.
the UN Declaration of Human Rights as
Discussions like this will allow your child to gradually learn
the basis for their moral reasoning about
what is fair, honest, just, and socially acceptable.
the social world.

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IN AGS LIBRARY ABOUT BEING PRINCIPLED

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We are all born free: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in
Pictures John Burningham Great book for learning about human
rights and responsibilities and a good book to reflect on discussing being
principled. This book is quite beautiful and additionally has the
declaration of human rights introduced throughout. Goodreads Summary:
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was adopted by the United
Nations General Assembly on December 10, 1948. Compiled after the
horrors of World War II, its purpose was to state and protect the rights of
all people. This beautiful commemorative edition celebrates each
declaration. A testament to freedom and the human spirit, it is a
thoughtful gift for children and adults alike.
A Pennys Worth of Character Jesse Stuart Goodreads Summary:
Shan Shelton is going to the store for his mother. If he had a dime, he
could buy his favorite treat, a chocolate bar and a lemon soda pop. Shan
knows that Mr. Conley, the storekeeper, pays a penny each for good
used paper sacks returned to the store. There are ten sacks at home, but
Shans mother tells him to take only nine to Mr. Conley, because the
tenth sack has a hole in it. Shan wants a chocolate bar and a lemon soda
pop so much, he disobeys his mother and takes the tenth sack. He
carries the sack with the hole in it concealed among the nine good sacks,
hoping Mr. Conley wont notice it. Mr. Conley overlooks it, but Shan,
eating his chocolate bar and drinking his lemon soda pop, discovers
something is wrong inside him and all around him.

Arthur and the True Francine Marc Brown

This is my favorite Marc Brown book. Goodreads Summary:
Francine and Muffy are good friends until Muffy lets Francine take
the blame for cheating on a test.

Bridge to Terabithia Katherine Paterson Novel Goodreads

Summary: Jess Aarons greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in
his grade. Hes been practicing all summer and cant wait to see his
classmates faces when he beats them all. But on the first day of school,
a new girl boldly crosses over to the boys side and outruns
everyone. Thats not a very promising beginning for a friendship, but Jess
and Leslie Burke become inseparable. Together they create Terabithia, a
magical kingdom in the woods where the two of them reign as king and
queen, and their imaginations set the only limits.
Farmer Duck Martin Waddell Goodreads Summary: Farmer Duck
isnt your average duck. This duck cooks and cleans, tends the fields,
and cares for the other animals on the farmall because the owner of the
farm is too lazy to do these things himself. But when Farmer Duck finally
collapses from exhaustion, the farmyard animals come to the rescue with
a simple but heroic plan.

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GREAT BOOKS THAT ILLUSTRATE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE PRINCIPLED
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I like being me Judy Lalli - Goodreads Summary: From the author of Make Someone Smile, this
delightful collection of 26 rhyming poems is perfect for reading aloud. The themesbeing kind, solving
problems, learning from mistakes, telling the truth, dealing with feelings, making decisions, being a friend, and
moreare clear, understandable, and relevant to the everyday lives of young children.

Jamaicas Find Juanita Havill - Goodreads Summary: Jamaica finds a stuffed dog at the playground and
after taking him home without trying to find the owner discovers her conscience as well.
Jamaicas honest and appealing character inspired five more books, each about a
childhood ethical dilemma.
Liar, liar, pants on fire Diane De Groat - Goodreads Summary: This story, featuring
Gilbert the beloved possu. It is a wise and funny tale of truth and lies and butterflies!
Lillys Purple Plastic Purse Kevin Henkes Goodreads Summary: Lilly loves everything
about school, especially her cool teacher, Mr. Slinger. But when Lilly brings her purple plastic
purse and its treasures to school and cant wait until sharing time, Mr. Slinger confiscates her
prized possessions. Lillys fury leads to revenge and then to remorse and she sets out to
make amends.

Number the Stars Lois Lowry - Novel Goodreads Summary: Ten-year-old Annemarie
Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think of life before the war. Its now 1943
and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers
marching through town. When the Jews of Denmark are relocated, Ellen moves in with the
Johansens and pretends to be one of the family. Soon Annemarie is asked to go on a
dangerous mission to save Ellens life.
Only one you Linda Kranz - Goodreads Summary: Theres only one you in this great
big world. Make it a better place. Adris mama and papa share some of the wisdom they
have gained through the years with their eager son. Their words, simple and powerful, are
meant to comfort and guide him as he goes about exploring the world. This exquisitely
illustrated book explodes with color and honest insights. Kranzs uniquely painted rockfish,
set against vibrant blue seas, make an unforgettable and truly special impression. Only
One You will inspire parents and children of all ages as they swim through the sea of life.
Red scarf girl Ji-li Jiang - Novel Goodreads Summary: Ji-lis deeply moving story
should be on the shelf of every persons library. Her courage in the face of adversity and her
steadfast loyalty to her family are truly inspirational for young and old alike. Nien Cheng
many tricks, but also the fierce dragon that lives at its peak.

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Sarah, Plain and Tall Patricia MacLachlan Novel Goodreads Summary:

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The novel is set in the midwestern United States (Kansas) during the late 19th
century. Jacob Witting, a widowed farmer who is still saddened by the death of his
wife several years earlier, giving birth to Caleb, finds that the task of taking care of
his farm and two children, Anna and Caleb, is too difficult to handle alone. He writes
an ad in the newspaper for a mail-order bride. Sarah, from Maine, answers his ad
and travels out to become his wife. But Sarah grows homesick the prairie grass
didnt substitute for the Maine sea shore. When Sarah leaves for a trip into town, the
kids wonder if she would come back. And she did. She had brought back colored
pencils so she could show them the beautiful colors and views of Maine and
gorgeous sea shore. She, Anna, Caleb, and Jacob have a lot of good times that
lead to Caleb loving Sarah even more, but Anna thinks that she will replace her
mother. In the end Sarah and Jacob get married.
Rose Blanche Ian McEwan Goodreads Summary: A young German girl
watches as the streets of her town fill with soldiers and tanks.
Then, one day, she follows a truck into the woods and discovers a terrible secret.

The Empty Pot by Demi. Henry Holt and Company, 1990.

When the Emperor announces that his successor will be the child who can show
their best in growing a flower seed, Ping is excited. But try as he might, he cannot
get his seed to grow. When the Emperor spots his empty pot among a sea of
flowers, he announces that Ping is the one child who has brought his best, all the

The Wump World Bill Peet Goodreads Summary: The Pollutians

invade the Wump World and turn the green meadows into a concrete
jungle.

Please come and borrow some great

books about being PRINCIPLED from
The AGS Library.
Have a principled month.
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