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Profanity
Reading: J. CharetteSlide2
Why
Do We Swear?Essential
Question
:
Should we be aware of our word choice when speaking and why? When and where is swearing okay and when and where is it not okay?
Transfer
Goal:
Apply the lessons to anticipate and prepare for the future
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Why Do We Swear?
Know:
Deistic:
(adj.) 1. belief in the existence of a God on the evidence of reason and nature only, with rejection of supernatural revelation (distinguished from theism ). 2. belief in a God who created the world but has since remained indifferent to it.
Visceral:
(adj.) 1. characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect. 2. characterized by or dealing with coarse or base emotions; earthy; crude:
Social:
(
adj
) of or relating to human society, especially as a body divided into classes according to status.
Propagation: the act of spreading (a practice, etc.) from person to person 2. The act of increasing in number or amount.
amygdala
[uh-
mig
-duh-
luh
] a ganglion of the limbic system adjoining the temporal lobe of the brain and involved in emotions of fear and aggression.
Aphasia (uh-fey-
zhuh
) the loss of a previously held ability to speak or understand spoken or written language, due to disease or injury of the brain.
Understand
:
History of swearing, uses, first amendment applications.
Do
:
Exit: Open Response
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Why Do We Swear?
Do Now/Hook:
Writing - Open Response:
How much do you swear?
Write about it. Do you swear just when you’re angry or is it a part of your everyday conversation? Can you explain why you do it or don’t do it?
Students may share their responses in an interactive discussion.Slide5
Why Do We Swear?
Why are Bad Words Bad?
Video
How To Stop Swearing
Profanity
& Swearing (sections)
Nine
Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Swear Words
Stop Using Bad Language Affirmation
Video
Sticks and Stones: Free Speech and Words that
HurtSlide6
Why Do We Swear?
REASONS TO STOP CURSING/SWEARING/Using PROFANITY:
1. It is a bad habit and can be reinforced by the people we hang around.
2. It may lead to physical fights.
3. You could get sued, charged with a crime and/or fined.
4. People may get the wrong impression about you.5. You may lose a job or promotion6. You may lose clients or customers.7. It may be rude, offensive or hurtful to other people.
8. It is not cool or mature.
9. It is not professional of businesslike.
10. It may be considered uncivilized and disrespectful.Slide7
Why Do We Swear?
Steps to Reversing
the Cursing:
Recognize
that you have a problem.
Understand why you swear.
Know why you want to stop swearing.
Make a commitment with yourself to stop.
Express yourself better.
Accept responsibility.
Enlist support.
Find substitute words.
Punish yourself. Reward yourself. Persevere. Slide8
Why Do We Swear? Warnings
About Cursing…
Swearing
can cause disrespect, hatred and violence.
Swearing at work will get you fired.
Seek anger management through resources if your swearing comes about because of anger.
Don't use swearing as a weapon.
Intense and relentless swearing is verbal abuse could result in court for a fine or maybe imprisonment
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Why Do We Swear? TIPS
Research
has shown that 21 days can break a bad habit. Use this to set a goal for yourself no swearing for a period of 21 days!
Learn
more words if you need to. English and all other languages are full of amazing words that will help you truly express yourself and get your real meaning across to others. Subscribe to Internet sites that give you a 'word a day' or read dictionary lists that relate to emotional expression and feelings.
If
you use swearing as a source of attention, ask yourself what is lacking in your life and try to work on improving that aspect of yourself. If you feel easily confronted by other people, seek out groups that teach you about improving self-confidence, assertiveness training and learning to feel at ease in social situations (including crowds). If you prefer one-to-one, ask your doctor or find a psychologist to assist you
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Why Do We Swear? TIPS
If you want to swear because something has upset you, count to 10 and take really deep breaths. In the time you do this, the moment will pass.
Exercise off your anger and frustration. This avoids the need to speak, let alone swear and will keep you in good condition, respecting and caring for yourself.
You may
think that the words only mean what you intend them to mean, however, it is what the listener interprets them to mean that is relevant in any social context. Some words have different shades of meaning in different contexts. Some words may be inappropriate for a particular audience. Some listeners may consider your use of strong adjectives or adverbs as 'cursing'. It is usually better to err on the side of respect and courtesy toward everyone that is listening
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Why Do We Swear?
TIPS
Don't think you're cool when you swear. You're not. But don't think you're
not
cool when you don't swear. Don't
give up on not swearing if a swear word "slips out." Things happen.
It'll take some time but eventually you'll stop swearing; it takes patience.
See
if family or friends can help you by giving a lot of support to you for not
cursing.Things You'll Need…Patience
Sense of realism about your goal - it takes time to change
A swear jar for charity
Friends and family who are supportive
Journal for thoughts, goals and self-promises
A friend to help you
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Why Do We Swear?
CAMPAIGNS
For children
Commercial
Pledge Not to Swear
Assignments: Pass out Handouts