Positive Behaviour for Learning

        Lesson Plan: Speaking Respectfully

Step 1: List Learning Intentions and Success Criteria

We are learning to :

• define what speaking respectfully looks like, feels like and sounds like 
• recognise examples of speaking respectfully at Holy Rosary
• recognise when I myself, or other people are not speaking respectfully

It will look like:

• speaking to others the way I like to be spoken to 
• ‘thinking’ first before speaking to others 

Step 2:  List a rationale for teaching the behaviour 

Why is it important?

Holy Rosary School Values: Relationships, Respect, Resilience, Integrity, Kindness.

Holy Rosary School Expectations: Safety is our right. Learning is our responsibility. Respect is our way. 

We all have the right to feel safe and respected. The way people speak to each other, including the way I speak to people can have a big impact on their emotions and self-esteem. We should always speak respectfully to each other and speak to others the way we want to be spoken to. This includes words, tone, volume and body language. 

Step 3:  Identify examples and non-examples of the desired behaviour What would the behaviour look/sound like?                      

Examples

Having eye contact and using ‘soft eyes’ when speakingSpeaking appropriately to everyone regardless of my relationship with them Speaking politely by using a respectful tone and mannersUsing a person’s nameWaiting my turn to speakGiving people compliments 

What would the behaviour not look/sound like?

Non-examples

Calling someone mean names (name calling)

Calling someone a nickname that the person doesn’t like

Gossiping or sharing lies about someone

Interrupting them or cutting them off

Yelling

Using a disrespectful tone

Swearing

Making fun of someone’s name

Speaking over the top of someone

Belittling, insulting or putting someone down (or someone who is important to them- eg: Yo mama comments)

Talking back or back chatting 

Insulting/offensive jokes