This document discusses precepts and provides examples for students to learn about their meaning. It defines a precept as a rule or principle stating how something should be done. Some key precepts mentioned include aspiring to reach one's highest goals even if unable to, and that the smallest good deed is better than just having good intentions. Students will discuss precepts using metaphors and similes to help understand their significance.

1. PRECEPTS…
O C T O B E R 2 0 1 6 C H A R A C T E R E D

2. LEARNING TARGET:
• Students will be able to define the term precept, and identify multiple examples of
precepts.
• Students will begin to understand the meaning of precepts by practicing metaphors
and similies through class discussions.

3. PRECEPT:
• Far away in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can
look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.

4. LIVE BY YOUR FAVORITE PRECEPTS…
The smallest good deed is better than the grandest intention.
--Unknown