Question

essential question reflection
essential question: do we determine our own destinies?
reflection: to explore this big idea and deepen your understanding, answer the question/s below in complete sentences.
think about what a healthy and loving relationship means to you. how can we define what love is and what love isn’t? explain your thinking.

vocabulary development
review the key vocabulary words for this activity.
the definition of the word is listed. this is the meaning of the word as you see it in a dictionary.
the mentor sentence for this word is listed. this is how the word is used in context (in writing).
in the student choice box, please choose one way to show your understanding.

• option 1: write the word in a new sentence.
• option 2: draw a picture that represents the word.
• option 3: write down 3 words that are related to the original word. related words can be words with similar roots (the main part of the word), synonyms (words with similar meanings), or words that connect with the key vocabulary word.

example:
table with word & definition (resilience: the ability of a person to adapt to or recover readily from illness, challenges, and major life changes.), mentor sentence (the earthquake destroyed thousands of people’s lives but i was struck by the incredible resilience of the survivors i met.), student choice (option 1: she showed resilience by picking herself up when she fell off the horse. option 2: image of a character with an umbrella in a storm option 3: resilient, strong, determined to get better) and two icons (i heard the word being spoken, i practiced speaking this word aloud)

Explanation:

For the reflection question about defining love in relationships, we can approach it by considering elements of healthy relationships (mutual respect, support, trust) for what love is, and behaviors like manipulation, neglect for what love isn’t. For vocabulary, if we take a word like "empathy" (related to love in relationships), Option 1: "She showed empathy by listening to her friend's struggles and offering kind words." Option 2: A drawing of two people sharing a hug with one understanding the other's feelings. Option 3: Related words - compassion, sympathy, understanding.

Answer:

Essential Question Reflection

A healthy and loving relationship to me means a connection with mutual respect, trust, and support. Love is selfless care, understanding, and encouragement for a person's growth. Love isn't controlling, dismissive, or one - sided; it doesn't involve manipulating or hurting the other person. For example, in a loving relationship, partners celebrate each other's successes (what love is), while a relationship with jealousy - driven attempts to limit a partner's freedom isn't love (what love isn't).

Vocabulary Development (Taking "Empathy" as the word)

• Option 1: She showed empathy by listening to her friend's struggles and offering kind words.
• Option 2: (A drawing of two people, one with a sad face and the other with a hand on their shoulder, eyes showing understanding)
• Option 3: compassion, sympathy, understanding