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Lesson 2

Loyalty and Compassion

We care about comrades and others in need.Materials needed:

1. A "Talking Stick" as needed.

2. Chart paper, easel, and colored marking pen.

Personal information:

1. The Veteran - presenter shares how your military experience helped you get to where you are now.  Remember we are trying to teach students to make healthy choices in becoming a contributing member of society.

Developing respect and camaraderie:

1. Review Respect and Camaraderie.  Write down their answers to the previous lesson homework assignment.

Define loyalty and compassion:

1. Ask the students for examples of how Respect and Camaraderie, Loyalty and Compassion interact or work together.  Talk about how Respect and Camaraderie, Loyalty and Compassion helps them to make a choice in life.

Directions:

1. Have the students form up their assigned Company or Platoons.

2. Ask the students to discuss in their small groups how these terms work together or interact with each other.  Ask the students how Respect and Camaraderie, Loyalty and Compassion helps them  make good choices in life.

Give the students a homework assignment that requires them to talk with their family and friends for more examples of Respect and Camaraderie, Loyalty, and Compassion.When you return for the next lesson, ask for the teacher's assistance in putting the students in their assigned groups.  They should be ready to review Integrity and give you examples from their homework assignment.CLOSING:

1. Take time for questions and answers.

   Have students name something important they have learned today.

   Say good-bye and let them know when your next visit will be.

2. Thank the teacher and for his or her assistance.

Remember, we are trying to teach the students to make GOOD and HEALTHY CHOICES in life.

Endorsements

Executive Office of the President

Legion of Valor

Paralyzed Veterans of America

Press Release -
The Paralyzed Veterans of America