Civic Education – Primary 6 Weekly Short Class Lesson Notes for Second Term

WEEK 8 – SELF-CONTROL

MEANING OF SELF-CONTROL 

Self-control means the ability to control your emotions, feelings, desires, and behaviour, even in difficult situations.

 

EXAMPLES OF SELF-CONTROL 

1. Staying calm when someone insults you

2. Not eating too much sweet or junk food

3. Controlling anger when you lose a game

 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SELF-CONTROL 

1. Patience – Waiting calmly without getting angry.

2. Self-discipline – Following rules even when it is hard.

3. Calmness – Remaining composed in difficult situations.

4. Self-restraint – Avoiding bad behaviour or wrong actions.

5. Good decision-making – Choosing the right action instead of acting on impulse.

 

HOW TO DEMONSTRATE SELF-CONTROL 

1. Control your anger – Don’t fight or shout when you are upset.

2. Control your words – Speak politely even when you are angry.

3. Control your desires – Avoid overeating, lying, or stealing.

4. Follow rules – Obey school, home, and community rules.

5. Think before acting – Make good choices in difficult situations.

6. Be patient – Wait your turn and don’t rush others.

 

10 MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON SELF-CONTROL

INSTRUCTION – Choose the correct answer from the options A – D.

1. Self-control means _____. 

A. losing your temper easily

B. ignoring rules

C. controlling your emotions, desires, and behaviour

D. shouting when angry

2. Staying calm when someone insults you shows _____. 

A. self-control

B. anger

C. revenge

D. selfishness

3. One characteristic of self-control is _____. 

A. rudeness

B. jealousy

C. patience

D. laziness

4. Following school rules even when you don’t like them shows _____. 

A. Self-discipline

B. anger

C. revenge

D. hatred

5. Avoiding bad behaviour like stealing or lying is called _____. 

A. anger

B. quarreling

C. selfishness

D. Self-restraint

6. Thinking before acting is a way of showing _____. 

A. self-control

B. laziness

C. hatred

D. pride

7. Choosing to speak politely even when angry demonstrates _____. 

A. rudeness

B. jealousy

C. laziness

D. self-control

8. Which of these is NOT a characteristic of self-control?

A. Patience

B. Calmness

C. Impulsiveness

D. Self-discipline

9. Being patient and waiting your turn shows _____. 

A. anger

B. jealousy

C. rudeness

D. self-control

10. Controlling your desires, anger, and actions helps to _____. 

A. create problems

B. make good decisions

C. quarrel often

D. ignore others

Answer Key – 1. C 2. A 3. C 4. A 5. D 6. A 7. D 8. C 9. D 10. B