Character: A Guide for Middle Grade Students Instructors Guide. This Instructor's Manual accompanies Character: A Guide for Middle Grade Students. It saves hundreds of hours of preparation time and helps teachers get the most out of the workbook. Character Instructor's Manual will also assist teachers and administrators to develop a complete school character education curriculum.

Written for middle school-level students.
Teaches character education traits through chapter content and activities—a complete character education curriculum.
Each chapter thoroughly covers one of these character traits—honesty, responsibility, respect, citizenship, fairness, caring, perseverance, courage, self-discipline, and trust.

Engages children to think about who they are and what character traits they should develop.

Many children have not had the opportunity to learn—much less practice—the universal "good character" traits in life. In fact, our culture inundates children of this age with messages that are contrary to character traits most adults want to instill.

While developing reading and writing skills, this exciting new workbook will help teach students the character traits that will help them to lead a successful life. The content includes guiding principles, examples, activities, and exercises for middle school students. It can be used effectively by individuals or in class settings.

About the Authors

The lead author—Ed DeRoche—is a respected authority and leading advocate for character education and well-known to national character education organizations. He wrote this book based on his belief in the value of character education and a perceived void for solid teaching/learning material for this age group. Michele Gallo, Nancy Girvin, and C.J. Moloney have extensive backgrounds in developing, presenting, and teaching character education programs.