Question

academic integration: english
chapter 3 achieving mental and emotional health
lesson 2 developing personal identity and character
working toward a positive identity
directions: below are excerpts from newspaper articles about teens in trouble. in the spaces provided, identify at least two missing traits of good character that might have kept the teens out of trouble. explain how each teen could begin to work toward a more positive identity.

1. teen arrested for underage drinking

last night, a 15 - year - old student from jackson township was arrested when police found him drinking beer behind a convenience store. according to the police report, the teen had used his older brothers id to buy beer at the store earlier in the evening.
missing good character traits:

explanation:

1. student admits vandalizing south high school

a female student was questioned by authorities today about the minor vandalism that occurred recently at south high school. the student admitted painting graffiti on the lockers of three other girls. she said she did it because the girls were freshmen, and she thought it would be a funny practical joke.
good character traits:

explanation:

Explanation:

1. For the teen arrested for under - age drinking:

• Missing traits: Responsibility (drinking underage and using false ID shows lack of self - control and respect for laws). Honesty (using brother's ID is dishonest).
• Explanation: To work towards a positive identity, the teen could start by accepting responsibility for their actions, learning about the consequences of underage drinking, and making a commitment to follow laws and be honest in the future.

1. For the student who vandalized the school:

• Missing traits: Respect (vandalizing school property and other students' lockers shows lack of respect for school and peers). Empathy (not considering how the freshmen would feel about the graffiti).
• Explanation: The student could start by apologizing to the affected students and the school, and participate in community - service activities at school to repair the damage and show respect. They could also try to put themselves in the freshmen's shoes to develop empathy.

Accept responsibility for actions, learn about consequences, commit to honesty.

1. Good Character Traits: Respect, Empathy

Apologize, participate in community - service, develop empathy.

Answer:

1. Missing good character traits: Responsibility, Honesty