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Glencoe Managing Life Skills Chapter 3 Responsible Citizenship

Chapter 3 Responsible Citizenship

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Section 3.1

Role of a Citizen

Section 3.2

Do Your Part

Chapter 3

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• There are many opportunities for you to make a difference.

• You can do this by showing responsibility and building leadership skills.

Section 3.1 Role of a Citizen



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Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary

citizencitizenshipaccountabilityleadershipcollaboration

capacitychair



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Make a Difference

• A citizen is a member of a community.• Citizenship is the way you handle your

responsibilities as a citizen.

citizen

A member of a community

citizenship

The way that you handle your responsibilities as a citizen.



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Make a Difference

• Citizens work to make a difference.• Making a difference can mean volunteering,

working with others, or organizing.

What can you do to make a difference in your community?



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Show Responsibility

• You need to be responsible by doing your share and supporting others.

• You can show responsibility personally, at home, at work, at school, and in the community.

• At home, you can show responsibility by doing chores, caring for other family members, and listening to others.



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Show Responsibility

• In school, be on time to class, do your homework, make school a safe place to be, and support your school’s events.

• On the job, be on time, follow directions, work efficiently, follow the rules, and respect your coworkers.



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Become a Leader

• Leadership is the direction and motivation that helps a team or group achieve its goals.

• Leaders influence and inspire others through example and direction.

leadership

The ability to direct and motivate a team or group to achieve its goals.



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Become a Leader

• Leadership roles can be found in organizations, teams, and groups.

How can having a capable leader help an organization attract and keep members?



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Become a Leader

• Benefits of leadership include gaining experience in communicating, learning to resolve conflicts, developing confidence, and learning skills.

• Collaboration is the combined efforts of all in a group.

collaboration

The cooperative efforts of everyone in a group.



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• Participating in organizations and volunteer activities are effective ways to make a difference in your community.

• Citizenship comes with both rights and responsibilities.

Section 3.2 Do Your Part



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Content Vocabulary Academic Vocabulary

outreach programvolunteerservice learning

restrictcultivate



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Participate in Organizations

• Becoming involved in an organization is a way to make a difference.

• Organizations combine the talents, skills, energy, and resources of their members to achieve their goals.



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• Organizations can be school related or community outreach programs, which offer assistance to the community.

outreach programs

A program that offers assistance or services to the community, usually as an act of charity or goodwill.



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• Active involvement means attending meetings regularly, participating, following through, and developing leadership skills.

• Opportunities for leadership in organizations include working on committees, as an officer, coordinating projects, and managing people.



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Volunteering in Your Community

• A volunteer is someone who puts caring into action by offering services free of charge.

volunteerSomeone who offersservices free of charge tohelp others.



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• Volunteers offer talent, skill, and time to improve the lives of others.

• Volunteering helps you learn job skills, develop a network of people who share your interests, learning about different people, and brings feelings of self-worth and fulfillment.



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• Service learning is taking what you learn in school and using it to meet a community need.

service learning

Taking classroom learning and using it to meet a community need.



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Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities

• Citizenship brings with it both rights and responsibilities.

• Rights include receiving an education, police protection, right to practice any religion, and the right to express feelings publicly.



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Citizens’ Rights and Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include respecting others’ rights, obeying laws, preventing and reporting crime, paying taxes, participating in government, and serving in the military, if asked.

What other actions can you take to show support for your community?



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Chapter Summary Section 3.1

• There are many opportunities for you to make a difference in the lives of others by being responsible, doing your share, and using your skills, time, and talent to help others.

The Role of a Citizen



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• Show responsibility by being reliable and accountable at home, at school, and at work.

• Many responsible citizens take on leadership roles.

• These will help you develop your confidence and leadership skills.

The Role of a Citizen



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• Participating in organizations is a good way to help make a difference.

• There are many different types of organizations.• Volunteering is a great way to improve the lives of

others while building your own skills.

Get Involved



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• All citizens have certain rights and responsibilities.• Taking an active role and being a responsible

citizen can make your community a better place to live.

Get Involved



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ReviewReview

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Do you remember the vocabulary terms from this chapter? Use the following slides to check your knowledge of the definitions.

The slides in this section include both English and Spanish terms and definitions.



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citizen ciudadano

A member of a community.

Un miembro de una comunidad.

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citizenship ciudadaníaThe way that you handle your responsibilities as a citizen.

La forma en que manejas tus responsabilidades de ciudadano.

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accountability valorA person who acts as a teacher and guide.

Persona que desempeña el papel de maestro o guía.

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leadership liderazgoThe ability to direct and motivate a team or group to achieve its goals.

La habilidad de dirigir y motivar un equipo o grupo a alcanzar sus objetivos o metas.

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collaboration colaboración

The cooperative efforts of everyone in a group.

Esfuerzos de cooperación de todas las personas de un grupo.

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outreach program programa de

asistencia socialA program that offers assistance or services to the community, usually as an act of charity or goodwill.

Programa que ofrece asistencia o servicios a la comunidad, normalmente como un acto de caridad o buena voluntad.

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volunteer voluntarioSomeone who offers services free of charge to help others.

Alguien que ofrece sus servicios para ayudar a otros gratis.

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service learning servicio a la comunidad para estudiantes Taking classroom

learning and using it to meet a community need.

El buen juicio y la sensibilidad necesarios para evitar avergonzar a otros y para mantener privada la información personal.

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capacity capacidad Maximum amount possible or potential.

Máxima cantidad posible o potencial.

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chair presidencia An office or position of authority.

Oficina o posición de autoridad

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restrict restringir

Limit. Limitar.

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cultivate cultivar Encourage. Animar o incitar.

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