Write the word ATTITUDE on the chalkboard or chart paper in this way:
A = _____
T = _____
T = _____
I = _____
T = _____
U = _____
D = _____
E = _____
Have each student copy the word, written the same way, on a smaller piece of paper. Then instruct students to write on the line the number that corresponds to each letter's position in the alphabet (for example A = 1, B= 2, C = 3 ...). Finally, ask students to add up the numbers on the lines. What is the sum?
The answer is 100, proving that attitude is 100 percent -- attitude is everything! Use this activity to lead into a discussion about the importance of attitude. Why is having a good attitude important? How do you recognize a "good attitude" in a person?
Create a poster that has the ATTITUDE addition problem on it in large letters and numbers; the poster will serve as a reminder of the importance of a good attitude in your classroom.
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