Better Together Civic Sense . Work in pairs and complete the table below: Evidence of lack of civic sense Step(s) to combat / improve civic sense Garbage strewn Provide dust bins Defacing monuments Strict laws and penalty . Many people assume that civic sense is just about keeping the roads, streets and public property clean. But it is much more than that.
It has to do with respecting fellow beings, and the law, maintaining decorum in public places, defending the country and so on. In short, civic sense is nothing but social ethics and responsibilities. The above aspects can be broadly classified under v Personal responsibility v Civic responsibility v Citizen’s responsibility Warm up “In the face of impossible odds, people who love their country can change it.” -Barack Obama . Observe the pictures carefully and discuss the connect between them with the title of the unit.
“Ask not what your country can do for you; ask what you can do for your country.” - John. F. Kennedy Start Civic Sense from your side Others will just follow you 12th Communicative English Book.indb Page Better Together Now read the following actions carefully and write the numbers given against each action under the appropriate heading given in the bubbles that follow. .
Considering the rights and interest of others .Caring for and supporting family members . Staying informed about the issues affecting one’s country . Accepting the consequences of one’s actions . Paying the taxes levied by the government .
Casting one’s vote . Defending the constitution . Behaving in a civilized manner . Cherishing the noble ideals which inspired our fighters .
Taking care of public property . Adhering to moral principles . Participating in a democratic process . Promoting harmony and brotherhood .
Upholding and protecting the sovereignty and unity of one’s country . Following safety rules a. Read the following passage carefully. GREAT INITIATIVES FOOD BANK AND BEACH CLEANING Our Responsibilities CITIZEN’S PERSONAL CIVIC Reading 12th Communicative English Book.indb Page .
One of the major problems today is food wastage. It is estimated that