Gratitude

Gratitude means being grateful for something someone did for you. This process of being thankful involves two steps. The first step is noticing what you are thankful to the other person for. The second step is telling the other person about what you have noticed.

Expressing your gratitude is important. If you do not recognize another person's efforts, the other person may stop putting energy into those efforts. Problems can begin.

Expressing your gratitude can accomplish things. When you thank a person, you give that person information about how to help you and others. You also give the person energy to continue the efforts.
You can get unexpected results from saying thank you. You may realize a way you can help others.

• Answer the following questions.
• Follow the instructions.
• Use complete sentences.

1. What does gratitude mean?

2. Tell two parts involved in being thankful.

3. Tell what can happen if you do not recognize others' efforts.

4. What can expressing gratitude accomplish?

5. What can happen for you when you say thanks?

Follow the instructions.
Write paragraphs.
1. Describe the problem that caused trouble.

2. Describe your behavior that added to the trouble.

3. Not being grateful can add to problems. Notice when you have not been thankful. Did that cause problems?

4. Think of several things the other person has done that you appreciate. Add gestures inside and outside the classroom. Think of traits about this person that you admire. You should be thankful for the opportunity to observe and imitate the positive traits of the person.

Assignment by Mary Rhodes, EdD

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