Respect: The Very Important Monster
From Big Ideas by ClassDojo · 2020
3 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thSocial-Emotional Learning
Summary
Mojo is named "Very Important Monster" of the week and immediately starts treating his friends like staff. A quick, funny look at how a title can change how someone acts. Episode 1 of the respect series.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
Respect isn't something you earn by rank — Mojo learns that the hard way.
- What changed about Mojo once he got the special title?
- How did his friends feel about the new Mojo?
- Does being in charge mean you get to be disrespectful? Why not?
- What does respect look like in our classroom?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: respect, important, title, friends, treat.
Try it: Write two rules for a "Very Important Monster" that would keep Mojo respectful. Post them where the class can see.