Skill 7: Sizing Up My Reputation
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Rationale: Having a good reputation is one of the most important—and valuable—things a person can possess. It is helpful to know what one's reputation is, to think about what qualities are valued, and to make positive efforts toward achieving a good reputation.
Worksheet 31: What Others Say About You
Students are given the opportunity to consider the opinions about Ted, a character with definite qualities. Students should be prepared to discuss Ted's reputation based on the clues given by various characters on the worksheet.
Answer Key:
1. A very good reputation; from all sources
2. No---too many people seem to vouch for his honesty and other characteristics
3. They seem to—Ted must be consistent in his living and conversation
4. Probably
Worksheet 32: Developing a Reputation
This worksheet con tams a list of some of the ways people develop a reputation. Students are to discuss how each of them can contribute to developing someone's reputation.
Answer Key (answers may vary):
1. People might assume you are similar in many ways to the people you hang around with.
2. Your activities give clues as to what you are interested in.
3. The words you say reflect what you're thinking about.
4. If you appear pleasant, people might assume you are!
5. If you're unkind to others, you may get a reputation as being self-centered or unthoughtful.
6. Outgoing people might be perceived as friendlier or more desirable to know than quiet people.
Worksheet 33: Misjudging Others
Students are to discuss reputations that might be misleading or how a person might be misjudged.
Answer Key (answers may vary):
1. Many quiet people might be misjudged as being snobs when they are really just shy.
2. This boy doesn't really know Mark at all he's making judgments based on hearsay 3. Thinks the girl is a poor student simply because she's poor.
4. This girl hasn’t invested any time in learning about Charlie, who actually has some fantastic creative abilities.
Skill 7: Sizing Up My Reputation