Dr. Seuss – Responsibility
“To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world.”
Dr. SeussBig Idea
Many students assume they are just a number and don’t really matter in the world. They don’t think of themselves as role models with responsibilities to other people. Yet, like it or not, their behavior is being watched and they are having an influence on those around them in important, unseen ways. Becoming more aware of their impact makes students more compelled to act in ethical ways.
Claim
According to Dr. Seuss all of us matter in the world. We have an awesome responsibility and opportunity to help others.
Counterclaim
You are responsible to yourself. You aren’t responsible to others.
Essential
Question
Do you have the responsibility to be a role model for others?