VE8 Q2W4D3: Living Out Gratitude Through Family and Others

Day 3: Living Out Gratitude Through Family and Others

Today we connect gratitude to action. You will study the marks of humility, examine real situations, and choose fitting ways to thank God through family and community life. We will practise five pathways—prayer, helping others, being a responsible citizen, caring for creation, and being a good example—then plan one concrete act this week. Expect role-plays, situation analysis, and brief writing so that gratitude becomes a habit, not just a word.

• Subject: Values Education
• Grade: 8
• Day: 3 of 4

By the end of the lesson, you will be able to:

1. Explain at least five traits of humility and give one home-based example for each.
2. Apply five pathways of thanksgiving (prayer, helping, citizenship, creation care, good example) in a plan with steps, roles, and time.
3. Analyse three everyday situations and propose humble, grateful responses in 3–4 sentences each.

• Humility — calm recognition of help received; sharing credit; readiness to serve.
• Thanksgiving pathways — practical channels for gratitude: prayer, helping, citizenship, creation care, good example.
• Citizenship — everyday responsibility for the common good (rules, dues, participation).
• Creation care — careful use and protection of natural gifts as a form of thanks.
• Role-play — guided practice to rehearse humble words and actions before real use.

Think about a time success tempted you to boast. How did you respond? Choose one prompt and answer briefly.

1. What praise did you receive and who helped you succeed?
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Sample: I won a quiz; my sibling drilled me; teacher gave feedback.
2. What would a humble response sound like in that moment?
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“Salamat—nagtagumpay ako dahil sa tulong ng pamilya at guro.”
3. Name one action that showed gratitude within 24 hours.
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I helped a classmate review and thanked my sibling with a note.

How to use this section: Work through 5 checkpoints (≈300–500 words each). Each includes a mini-goal, guided discussion, real-life tie-in, mini-summary, and three guiding questions with answers hidden.

Checkpoint 1 — Portrait of a humble person

Mini-goal: Identify five traits of humility and connect each to a home situation.

Guided discussion: In small groups, list behaviours you admire in a truly humble person. From the exemplar: patient, forgiving, not insulting or looking down on others, not boastful about wealth or talents, admits mistakes, obedient to God, thankful even for small gifts. For each trait, invent a short scene at home. Example: Admits mistakes — you spilled juice; you say, “Sorry po, I will clean it,” then you actually clean it. Not boastful — you got top score; you thank your team and share tips.

Real-life tie-in: Humility softens hearts at home. When one person shares credit, others feel seen and are more willing to help. Challenge: choose one trait to practise for two days, and ask a family member to observe your changes.

Mini-summary: Humility is not weakness; it is strength guided by truth, patience, and gratitude.

1. Name two humility traits you will practise this week.
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Examples: Share credit; admit mistakes quickly and make amends.
2. Create one sentence you will say when you make a mistake at home.
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“Akin po ang pagkakamali; lilinisin ko at babawi ako sa gawa.”
3. How does being thankful for small things train humility?
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It keeps you aware that help comes through others and reduces pride.

Checkpoint 2 — Five pathways of thanksgiving

Mini-goal: Practise five concrete ways to thank God through family and community life.

Guided discussion: From the exemplar, list these pathways and examples:

• Prayer — short morning/evening thanks; mealtime blessing with one “thank you for…” line.
• Helping Others — give time, listen, tutor, share food; help with chores without waiting to be asked.
• Responsible Citizenship — follow rules, keep order, participate in barangay or school drives.
• Creation Care — reduce waste, reuse items, keep surroundings clean, plant or tend greens.
• Good Example — model respectful speech, patience, and fairness; inspire without shaming.

Discuss which pathways are already present at home and which need strengthening. Remind: the heart of thanksgiving is not performance but service.

Real-life tie-in: Build a simple weekly rotation: Mon—Prayer focus; Tue—Helping; Wed—Citizenship; Thu—Creation care; Fri—Good example story time.

Mini-summary: Different gifts call for different responses; the five pathways cover words, deeds, systems, and habits.

1. Choose two pathways to apply today and write one small action for each.
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Prayer—lead a 20-second grace; Helping—tutor sibling for 20 minutes.
2. Which pathway is hardest for you and why?
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Sample: Citizenship—hard to keep rules when peers ignore them.
3. Write a respectful sentence that models the “good example” pathway.
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“Salamat sa tulong n’yo—sabay-sabay tayong maglinis para mabilis.”

Checkpoint 3 — Scripture insight and social reality

Mini-goal: Reflect on how wealth and status can tempt pride and how humility redirects blessings to service.

Guided discussion: Paraphrase the insight from Proverbs 14: some people value the rich more than the poor, and this can lead to unkindness. Ask: When good fortune comes to a family—promotion, prize, or new gadget—what attitudes can appear? Boasting, comparison, and neglect of those in need. Now flip the script: if all gifts come from God, how should we use them? Share credit, keep a servant heart, and share resources quietly. Students suggest ways to use success for others: sponsor a classmate’s project materials, share transport, or mentor juniors.

Real-life tie-in: Invite learners to imagine a promotion in the family. How will routines stay simple and grateful? Plan one concrete sharing act linked to the blessing (e.g., donate a portion, host a simple meal for grandparents, support a community drive).

Mini-summary: Humility protects hearts from pride and turns new blessings into wider good.

1. Write one sentence that turns a boast into gratitude.
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“Natanggap ko ang award dahil sa tulong n’yo; gusto kong magturo sa iba bilang pasasalamat.”
2. Name one risk when blessings are used for show.
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It breeds envy and breaks relationships.
3. Plan one sharing act connected to a recent family blessing.
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Set aside part of the bonus to buy school supplies for a neighbor’s child.

Checkpoint 4 — Situations for humble responses

Mini-goal: Practise humble, grateful actions for everyday problems.

Guided discussion: Work through these situations:

1. Lost phone borrowed by your sibling. They are crying and apologising. What now?
2. Parent receives a big promotion abroad. Family life will change with higher income and new schedule.
3. Group project praise focuses only on you. Teammates feel unseen.

For each, identify feelings, needs, and a humble response. Use the frame: Acknowledge → Thank/Apologise → Act. Example for #1: Acknowledge the loss and your sibling’s feelings; accept apology; set a plan to report/replace; thank them for telling the truth; learn to set clear borrowing rules.

Real-life tie-in: Write a two-line “peace message” to use when tensions rise: “I value you more than the thing we lost. Let’s solve this together.” Post it where you’ll see it first.

Mini-summary: Humility does not avoid problems; it faces them with truth, kindness, and shared solutions.

1. Write your peace message for Situation #1.
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“Mahalaga ka kaysa sa cellphone; salamat sa pag-amin—ayosin natin ito magkasama.”
2. Give one humble habit to keep your family grounded after a promotion.
Show Answer
Keep simple family meals and a weekly gratitude moment.
3. Draft one sentence that shares credit after group praise.
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“Salamat—nagtagumpay kami dahil sa sipag ng buong grupo at gabay ng guro.”

Checkpoint 5 — Plan your “Gratitude in Action” project

Mini-goal: Design a one-week family project that uses at least two pathways of thanksgiving.

Guided discussion: Choose a project that fits real needs: prepare a simple meal for a tired neighbor; organise a 20-minute clean-up; tutor a younger cousin; start a nightly 30-second gratitude prayer. Specify: goal, steps, roles, time, materials, safety, and humility guardrails (no showing off, share credit, keep recipients’ dignity). Add a closing reflection question for the family: “What changed in our mood or unity?”

Real-life tie-in: Place a checklist on the fridge. After the project, write three observations: effect on others, effect on you, next improvement.

Mini-summary: A simple, well-planned act turns gratitude into a steady practice of love.

1. State your project in one sentence.
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“On Saturday, we will clean the hallway and bring merienda to our elderly neighbor.”
2. List the three main steps and who will do each.
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Prepare tools—me; Clean—siblings; Snack—parents. All say a short prayer of thanks.
3. Write one humility guardrail for your project.
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No posting online; give credit to everyone; keep the neighbor’s privacy.

1. Helping Others: Tutor a sibling for 30 minutes.
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   Steps: Ask permission; prepare materials; teach patiently; thank sibling for effort.
2. Prayer: Lead a 20-second family thanksgiving at dinner.
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   Say one blessing of the day and one hope for tomorrow.
3. Citizenship: Sort household trash correctly for one week.
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   Label bins; teach younger members; check on pickup day.
4. Creation Care: Water plants and avoid single-use plastics for three days.
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   Use tumblers; bring eco-bag; note saved waste items.
5. Good Example: Share credit after a class win.
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   Publicly thank teammates and mention specific help you received.

1. List five humility traits and write one home example for each.
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   Patient—waits turn; Forgiving—accepts apology; Not boastful—shares credit; Admits mistakes—cleans up; Thankful—names small gifts.
2. Write a two-line prayer of thanks you can lead tonight.
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   “Panginoon, salamat sa araw na ito at sa aming pamilya. Tulungan Mo kaming maglingkod nang tahimik at tapat.”
3. List two concrete helping acts you can finish in 30 minutes this week.
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   Wash dishes; help sibling study.
4. Design a small creation-care task at home.
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   Segregate trash nightly and bring a tote for errands.
5. Compose one sentence that shares credit after praise.
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   “Maraming tumulong sa akin—salamat sa grupo at kay Ma’am.”
6. Draft a family citizenship action for the weekend.
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   Join street clean-up for 20 minutes; follow safety rules.
7. Write your “Gratitude in Action” project steps (3 items).
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   Prepare tools; do task; reflect and plan next step.
8. State one humility guardrail for your deed.
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   No bragging; respect privacy; share credit.
9. Invite a family member to join; write how you asked.
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   “Pwede po ba tayong maglinis ng hallway mamayang hapon?”
10. After doing one act, record your feeling in two sentences.
    Show Answer

    I felt lighter and closer to my family after serving.

1. True/False: Humility avoids praise by hiding talents.
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   False — humility uses gifts to serve and shares credit.
2. Multiple choice: Which is not a thanksgiving pathway? A) Prayer B) Boasting C) Creation care.
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   B) Boasting.
3. Short answer: Write one respectful “peace message” for conflict at home.
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   “Mas mahalaga ka sa akin kaysa sa bagay; ayusin natin ito.”
4. Short answer: Give one citizen action that shows gratitude.
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   Segregate trash and follow barangay rules.
5. True/False: Posting your charity online is required to make it count.
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   False — sincere acts can be quiet.
6. Multiple choice: Which line shares credit best? A) “I worked alone.” B) “We all contributed.” C) “I deserve this.”
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   B) “We all contributed.”
7. Short answer: Why is thanking for small gifts important?
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   It trains attention and humility, strengthening relationships.
8. Short answer: Name one humility trait and its opposite.
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   Admits mistakes ↔ Blames others.
9. True/False: Creation care is unrelated to gratitude.
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   False — caring for nature thanks the Giver and the community.
10. Short answer: Write one step from your “Gratitude in Action” plan.
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    Gather cleaning tools and set a 20-minute timer.
11. Multiple choice: After a family promotion, humility looks like: A) Showing off B) Simple celebration and sharing C) Comparing with others.
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    B) Simple celebration and sharing.
12. Short answer: What makes a role-play useful for humility?
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    It rehearses respectful words and actions before real situations.
13. True/False: Saying thanks removes the need to help in return.
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    False — action completes gratitude.
14. Short answer: Give one way to protect the dignity of those you help.
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    Keep assistance private and ask permission.
15. Short answer: State one habit you will keep for the next month.
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    Lead a 30-second nightly thanksgiving and do one weekly service act.

1. Mini-drive: Collect gently used items for a neighbor in need.
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   Teacher guidance: Ensure consent, safety, and dignity; reflect after delivery.
2. Family rule refresh: Co-create two respectful house rules.
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   Teacher guidance: Use “we will…” statements; review after one week.
3. Green corner: Start a small plant or herb pot at home.
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   Teacher guidance: Track watering days; note mood benefits.
4. Story exchange: Ask an elder how they practised humble gratitude.
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   Teacher guidance: Prepare 3 questions; summarise learning in 5 lines.
5. Public thanks map: Mark places/people to thank around school or barangay.
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   Teacher guidance: Create a safe route; practise brief, respectful thanks.

Notebook task: In 120–150 words, describe your “Gratitude in Action” project, who helped, and how humility shaped your words and deeds. End with one sentence: “Next week, I will continue gratitude by…”.

Mini TOC

• Learning Goals
• Key Ideas & Terms
• Quick Recall
• Explore the Lesson
• Example in Action
• Try It Out
• Check Yourself
• Go Further
• My Reflection