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Quest 4 Character - Kindergarten
D. Trinidad Hunt
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There are six chapters in the kindergarten manual. Each chapter consists of one quality and opens with an age relevant working definition of that quality. Each chapter also includes 4 activities, one of which includes a coloring self-reflective activity. This allows for explicit teaching of the quality. However, implicit activities are also included under the category of ‘life application’ activities.
Further, each chapter includes 2 stories written specifically for the curriculum. Because these stories can’t be found anywhere else students find them new and refreshing. Also included in the chapter are mentors and models and six great quotations to enhance discussion as well as fill your bulletin board.
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Quest 4 Character - Grade 1
D. Trinidad Hunt
(Books)
There are nine chapters in the first grade manual. Each chapter consists of one IQ, EQ or SQ quality and opens with an age relevant working definition of that quality. Chapters also include 4 activities, one of which is a coloring activity for self-reflection. This allows for explicit teaching of the quality. However, implicit activities are also included under the category of ‘life application’ activities.
Further, chapters include 2 stories written specifically for the curriculum. All stories are fresh and relevant and students find them fun and enjoyable. Also included in the chapter are mentors and models and great quotations to enhance discussion and fill your bulletin board.
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Quest 4 Character - Grade 2
D. Trinidad Hunt
(Books)
There are nine chapters with nine different qualities in the second grade manual. These qualities are IQ, EQ SQ words sequenced in a balanced interdependent manner. Each chapter opens with an age relevant working definition and includes 4 activities, one of which is a coloring self-reflective activity. This allows for explicit teaching while implicit activities are included in the five ‘life application’ activities.
Further, chapters include 2 stories written specifically for this curriculum. As a result students find them new and enjoyable. Also included in the chapter are mentors and models and great quotations to enhance dialogue and discussion as well as drawing and written activities that can fill your bulletin board.
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Quest 4 Character - Grade 3
D. Trinidad Hunt
(Books)
There are nine chapters in the third grade manual. Each chapter consists of one word and opens with an age relevant working definition of that word. Each chapter also includes 4 activities, one of which is a coloring self-reflective activity. This allows for explicit teaching while implicit activities are included in the five ‘life application’ activities.
Further, each chapter includes 2 stories. All stories were written specifically for this curriculum and as a result students find them refreshing. Also included in the chapter are mentors and models and great quotations to enhance discussion, drawing and writing.
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Quest 4 Character - Grade 4
D. Trinidad Hunt
(Books)
There
are three chapters in the fourth grade manual with 3 words in each
chapter for a total of 9 words. Each of the three chapters begins
with personal Pre and Post self-evaluation forms. Each chapter also
has daily and weekly tracking forms so that students can reflect on
their behavior and track their growth over time. The goal is to help
students increase their self-awareness and strengthen their
reflective thinking skills.
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Quest 4 Character - Grade 5
D. Trinidad Hunt
(Books)
There are three chapters in the fifth grade manual with 3 words in each chapter for a total of 9 words. Each chapters opens with personal Pre and Post self-evaluation forms. All chapters also include weekly tracking forms so that students can reflect on their behavior and track their growth over time. The goal is to help students strengthen their reflective thinking skills and increase their awareness of their own behavior.
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Quest 4 Character - Grade 6
D. Trinidad Hunt
(Books)
Sixth grade students are either included in, or are being prepared for, middle school. As a result, the material substantiates the increased levels of maturation in intellectual as well as social and emotional needs of the student. There are four chapters in the sixth grade manual with 3 words in each chapter for a total of 12 words. Pre and Post self-evaluation forms as well as daily and weekly tracking forms accompany each chapter for enhanced self-awareness.
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Quest 4 Character - Grade 7 The Missing Piece - Lessons for Life
D. Trinidad Hunt
(Books)
The seventh grade curriculum is focused on attitudes that will support success and achievement. In the first three chapters the activities, life scenarios, stories, and quotations center on making a difference, stretching our comfort zones to achieve and contribute more and having a positive attitude in life. The final chapter entitled ‘Choices and Consequences’. It is about helping students successfully navigate the challenging ocean of life with all the options available to them in today’s culture.
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Quest 4 Character - Grade 8 The Missing Piece - Lessons for Life
D. Trinidad Hunt
(Books)
The eighth grade curriculum is focused on three key areas. The first chapter highlights the difference between a win/lose attitude and a win/win attitude. The second chapter emphasizes the importance of positive peer relationships and how healthy relationships can support us in achieving our goals and dreams. The final chapter focuses on achieving our goals and dreams. The goal of the activities, life scenarios, stories, and quotations in all three chapters is to prepare the student for the next stage in their educational life, the experience and challenges of high school.
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Quest 4 Character - Grade 9 Making a Difference - Lessons for Life
D. Trinidad Hunt
(Books)
The ninth grade curriculum is focused on skills and skill sets that support success and achievement as a young adult. The activities, stories, and quotations focus on increasing self-knowledge, refocusing on goals, strengthening resiliency and optimism as well as specific training in listening skills.
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Quest 4 Character - Grade 10 Making a Difference - Lessons for Life
D. Trinidad Hunt
(Books)
The tenth grade curriculum is focused on three key areas. The first chapter highlights goal and planning strategies. The second chapter teaches students how to break through blocks and barriers that challenge them on the path to goal achievement. The final chapter is about turning failure into a learning experience and developing the psychological hardiness and perseverance to necessary for long-term success.
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Quest 4 Character - Grade 11 Personal Pathways - Leadership Program
D. Trinidad Hunt
(Books)
The eleventh grade curriculum opens with a Life Wheel Inventory that invites students to score themselves on such things as learning, relationship and life management skills. The curriculum focuses on life and leadership skills and as a young adult soon to enter college and/or the workforce. There are four chapters. The first is ‘Our Past is Not Our Future’. It highlights letting go of the past to create a bright and successful future. The second chapter focuses on the intellectual, emotional and social competencies necessary for adult success. The third chapter engages students in a strengths and talent analysis and writing their personal mission statement. And the final chapter is a time management chapter.
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Quest 4 Character - Grade 12 Personal Pathways - Leadership Program
D. Trinidad Hunt
(Books)
The
twelfth grade curriculum focuses again on life and leadership skills
needed for entry into college and/or the workforce. The first two
chapters highlight the importance of relationship and communication
skills. The final two chapters focus on building a resume for work or
school and getting the job. This includes everything from dress to
interview skills. At the end of the curriculum students are invited
to do a retake of the Life Wheel Inventory to see how they progressed
over the two year process.
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