Being Tolerant PDF - Civic & Moral Std 5

| TT ® Chapter Eight Being tolerant Introduction In this chapter, y...

| TT ® Chapter Eight Being tolerant Introduction In this chapter, you will learn how to be tolerant as you face day to day challenges. You will also learn about physical, health, and psychological effects ansing from unaddressed challenges. This chapter will also expose you to other people’s life experiences so as to learn from them as you strive to solve various challenges resulting from daily life activities. Acts of tolerance Tolerance is the ability to bear with what other people say or do even if you do not agree with them. In this section, you will learn to recognize other people’s behaviour and attitudes that may be different from yours due to family backgrounds, religious beliefs, or race. It is important to recognize and respect other people’s beliefs, ideologies, and perspectives even if they are different from ours. That will enable us to have many friends. Consider the following situations: (i) | When you hear the church bell ringing at 6 a.m. (ii) When you hear the adhan call to prayer at 5 a.m. (iii) Some members in your study group hold conversations in their vernacular language without considering your presence. (iv) Apupil seated next to you in class is getting into mischief and talking aloud. Read the following conversation and answer the questions that follow. Kadoda: How are you, Mwanalomi? Mwanalomi: I’m very fine, Kadoda. How are you? Kadoda: I’m fine! How is your class? Mwanalomi: Frankly speaking, | can’t tolerate being in that class. | wish | could be transferred to another class. | | CIVIC & MORAL STD 5 FINAL.indd 99 @ 2021/08/04 15:44 | | | TT ® Kadoda: Why so, Mwanalomi? Your class is doing very well academically! Mwanalomi: Oh, yes! However, some pupils are very mischievous. Kadoda: Oh, come on, Mwanalomi! Is that the reason for you being unhappy? Mwanalomi: So, don’t you see it as a problem? Kadoda: Mischievous pupils are everywhere, even in our class. Usually, we tell them to stop their bad behaviour. If they continue, the class monitor reports them to the class teacher. Mwanalomi: Ooo! So, is it possible to study in the same class with such mischievous pupils? Kadoda: Yes! It is important to advise them rather than segregating them; in the end, they will become responsible pupils. 1. What is it that annoys Mwanalomi in the class? 2. What advice did Kadoda give to Mwanalomi? 3. | Whathave you learnt in relation to tolerance from the conversation? 2.2 amp Discuss with your fellow pupils the importance of tolerance. Write a summary of the discussion and submit it to the subject teacher. Facing life challenges Life challenges are difficult situations one encounters in his/her daily life. Examples of such challenges are loss of a loved one, separation of families, or imprisonment. Other challenges can be loss of property due to natural calamities such as earthquakes and hurricanes. Some challenges arise as a consequence of being sexually harassed, oppressed, ridiculed, and discriminated against due to social, economic, political, religious, or racial backgrounds. In order to solve those challenges, you need tolerance and | | CIVIC & MORAL STD 5FINAL.indd 100 @ 2021/08/04 15:44 | | || ® perseverance. Perseverance is the quality of continuing to try to achieve your aim despite the difficulties or challenges you encounter. Read the following story and answer the questions that follow. Dilasi and Jefu are friends. They are in the same class. They became friends after realizing that they were great academic competitors. However, Jefu’s academic performance dropped after his father lost his job. Jefu’s school attendance was not good. He would pretend going to school, but he never reached school. He joined bad company and started smoking marijuana and stealing other people’s properties. His friend, Dilasi, persuaded him to go to school, but he said that he had no money to buy stationeries. Dilasi was not happy with Jefu’s situation. Dilasi explained Jefu’s problem to Jefu’s parents. Jefu’s parents asked Jefu to persevere with the situation and start going to school. They also encouraged Jefu not to lose hope and work hard so that he can support the family in the future. However, Jefu did not have any hope for his future. With the support from teachers, his parents continued to encourage Jefu to resume studies. Finally, Jefu took the advice and agreed to go back to school. Dilasi was very happy to see Jefu back at school. Within a short time, Jefu started to perform well in his examinations and came top of the class despite the challenges he encountered. (ae! ) , 1. | Which challenges did Jefu encounter? 2. — If you were Jefu, what would you have done differently? 3. Was Jefu’s strategy to deal with the challenges appropriate? Why? 4. Give examples of similar challenges that pupils encounter. 5. Outline the activities that you will do to help your fellow pupils who L face life challenges. ) Ka Activity 2 In your surrounding, which challenges did your friend face? What did you do to help him/her? Write in your exercise book a summary of what you did. Submit your work to your subject teacher. | | CIVIC & MORAL STD 5FINAL.indd 101 @ 2021/08/04 15:44 | | | TT ® Accepting changes in life Change is the tendency of being in a situation that is different from what it used to be and, therefore, likely to be interesting and enjoyable. You are responsible for your own change. If you believe that you can change your life, it will happen. So, you need to develop confidence in your ability to change, and you should be hopeful that change will come. Being self- confident will help you to build the habit of persevering and embracing changes without losing hope. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow. Truly, | tell you, life is full of change, Despite its woes, we shall all catch up, Life as behaviour, can easily change, Be hopeful, for this too shall pass. Believe in yourself, in facing life, If you are hopeful, you are likely overcome, Pray to God, in facing challenges, Be hopeful, for this too shall pass. Don't fight alone, cooperate with others, Get projects, and marketable products, Be it hot or cold, avoid conflict, Be hopeful, for this too shall pass. Always be positive, to avoid sadness, Game can keep, your body healthily, You have gone through many challenges, and yet succeeded, Be hopeful, for this too shall pass. | | CIVIC & MORAL STD 5 FINAL.indd 102 2021/08/04 15:44 | |  What advice does the poet give to the reader in the second stanza? What secret(s) does the author share with the reader in order to avoid sadness and keep the body healthy when experiencing changes in life? What are the conditions for success mentioned in the third stanza? K.-GmD In not less than 100 words, describe the challenge that you encountered and the strategies you adopted as well as people you invited to overcome the challenge. Importance of being tolerant Being tolerant in the face of challenges has great benefits. The benefits include being efficient, academically progressive, intellectually mature and & reliable. Afriend who gives you company when you are in difficulty is a true ® friend. There is a saying, “a friend in need is a friend indeed.” When you face challenges, try to get good counselling from other people. Remember that challenges strengthen you. Read the following poem and answer the questions that follow. 1. | wish to remind you, please listen, Be tolerant, be successful, Your goals to realize, your belt fasten, Challenges you face, are part of life. 2. | Thechallenges you face, should make you solid, Avoid problems, stay away from bad company, There is no shortcut, to succeed in time, Challenges you face, are part of life. | | CIVIC & MORAL STD 5FINAL.indd 103 @ 2021/08/04 v5 | | | TT ® Timid you shouldn't be, challenges are life mates, Should not make you regret or despair, to improve yout life, You are not alone, many comrades have gained victory, Challenges you face, are part of life. When in a dilemma and feel you can’t handle, involve others, Avoid being controversial, fulfil your promises, Approach the victims, and quickly assist them, Challenges you face, are part of life. Do the needful, with your resources, Whatever you do, will have challenges, Work hard, to achieve your dreams, Challenges you face, are part of life. What are you doing to overcome the challenges you are facing? Why do you think challenges can strengthen you in life? FF WwW N List what you need to consider when you face challenges. a What advice would you give to a fellow facing a challenge? What can you do to overcome challenges? Ka Activity 4 List five strategies you will use from now on to address the challenges that you and your fellow pupils face. Submit your work to your subject teacher. | | CIVIC & MORAL STD 5FINAL.indd 104 @ 2021/08/04 15:44 | | || ® Problems arising from unaddressed challenges When someone fails to address challenges which he or she faces, he or she might be affected, for example, physically, psychologically and health- wise. Some of the physical effects could be bodily pain, which can lead to disability and paralysis. Additionally, one can develop peptic ulcers or high blood pressure which will affect his/her ability to work efficiently. Psychological effects Psychologically, one can develop fear, inconfidence, and shock. One is affected psychologically when he or she fails to make the right decision. If such a condition is not addressed immediately, it can be fatal. Psychological effects make the person unable to address challenges because of feeling powerless. The person is likely to attribute his or her condition to people around as the cause of the problem. If a pupil is affected psychologically, his or her academic performance will also be affected. Such a pupil may decide to stop going to school due to the belief that his problems cannot be solved. Read the following story and answer the questions that follow. Bupe is a Standard Five girl at Songwe Primary School. She lived happily with her parents. Her father was a farmer, producing food and cash crops. Her mother was keeping poultry. Their family income was enough to sustain their life. Since Bupe was the only girl in the family, her parents loved her and provided her with almost everything that she needed. One day, they boarded a bus fo visit their relatives in Sange Village, which is in lleje District, Songwe Region. On the way, one of the front wheels of the bus bursted, causing a fatal accident. Bupe lost both parents. Bupe sustained some injuries and was rushed to hospital. After the burial of her parents, Bupe felt very lonely. She could no longer concentrate on her studies. As a result, she did not do well in primary school leaving examinations. Therefore, she stayed in the village with her grandparents, and that marked the end of her many dreams. | | CIVIC & MORAL STD 5FINAL.indd 105 @ 2021/08/04 15:44 | |  Why did Bupe despair? 2. If you were in Bupe’s position, how would you address the challenge? 3. What advice would you give to a friend who faces challenges similar to Bupe’s? QNIE Activity 5 Discuss with your fellow pupils how you will assist a pupil who is psychologically affected. Drawing on the experience of others to address challenges It is important to recognize that challenges are part of life and that you are not the first to face challenges. Therefore, do not despair when you face challenges. Life has to continue. Other people faced similar challenges, and they managed to address them. Hence, it is a good idea to look for such people and use their experience to deal with your challenges. There are elders in the community who have a lot of experience in handling difficult situations; consult them. Teachers or counsellors at your school are helpful resources, too. In addition, think about how you can use your parents or guardians to address your challenges. Involve your parents or guardians in dealing with the challenges facing your family. | | CIVIC & MORAL STD 5FINAL.indd 106 @ 2021/08/04 15:44 | | || TTT ® oe || Read the following conversation and answer the questions that follow. Roza: Mom, you are no longer buying meat and new clothes for us. Why? Mother: Roza, my daughter! Life has changed. Our financial situation is not good at all. Don’t you remember our shop was consumed by fire? Roza: | do, Mom. Mother: That's when our problems started. The shop was our major source of income. Everything was burnt up. Roza: So, what shall we do now? Mother: | have no idea. Perhaps, we need to discuss this. Roza: Mom, | have an idea. Mother: Oh! What is it, Roza? Roza: | think we can establish a vegetable garden. Monika’s parents have done just that. It is difficult to get vegetables in this village. So, if we establish a garden we will attract many customers. If we sell the vegetables we shall get money to buy clothes, rice and meat. And, who knows, we might even establish a new shop! How about that, Mother? Mother: That is a brilliant idea, my daughter. Let’s do it, starting by preparing a garden tomorrow. Roza: Ok, Mom! What disaster did Roza’s family encounter? If you were in Roza’s position, what would you have suggested to raise your family income? Mention three alternative ways which you can use to overcome your family income-related challenges. | | CIVIC & MORAL STD 5FINAL.indd 107 @ 2021/08/04 15:44 | | | TT ® SEDDiscuss in your groups the challenges that each one faces at home.. Write in your exercise book how you will overcome the challenges and submit it to your subject teacher. S Gap. Write True for a true statement and False for a false one. 1. Tolerance enables a person to persevere when faced with challenges. It is good to let people of the same faith or ideology live separately so as to avoid conflicts. It is wise to tolerate people who hold different perspectives from ours. Tolerance goes together with accepting changes. When you face challenges, it is the end of your asipirations. If your parents fail to provide you with school necessities, your performance will always drop. When you face challenges, do not join bad company. It is possible to turn a challenge into an opportunity. You cannot use advice from others to resolve your own challenges. 10. When you use challenges wisely, you become stronger. 11. Achild cannot advise his or her parent to address life challenges. S | | CIVIC & MORAL STD 5FINAL.indd 108 @ 2021/08/04 15:44 | |  Vocabulary | | CIVIC & MORAL STD 5FINAL.indd 109 @ 2021/08/04 v5 | |