The 5 C's
Question: Which of the 5 C's involves setting personal goals, working hard, and persevering when things get difficult?
Character
Question: You admit to your teacher that you forgot to complete your homework instead of making up an excuse. What character trait are you demonstrating?
Honesty
Question: You notice a student drop their notebook in the hallway. You help pick it up. What character trait does this demonstrate?
Compassion
What is the term for people working together toward a shared goal?
Collaboration
What is the ability to continue working toward a goal even when you face challenges?
Perseverance and resilience
Question: Which of the 5 C's focuses on contributing positively to your school and community?
Citizenship
Question: You check on a classmate who seems upset and offer support. What character trait are you demonstrating?
Compassion
Question: You earn a low quiz grade and decide to study differently before the next quiz. Which of the 5 C's are you demonstrating?
Character — through self-reflection, resilience, and perseverance.
What skill involves paying close attention when someone else is speaking?
Attentive listening
What does it mean to self-advocate in school?
To appropriately ask for help, support, or resources when needed.
Question: Which of the 5 C's involves working effectively with others toward a common goal?
Collaboration
Question: You include someone in an activity even though they are not part of your friend group. What character trait are you demonstrating?
Fairness
Question: Your group disagrees about how to complete a project. What is one productive action you could take?
Listen to everyone's ideas, consider different viewpoints, and work toward a compromise.
What do we call feedback that helps someone improve rather than simply criticizing them?
Productive or constructive feedback
What do we call examining information and evidence before making a decision?
Critical Thinking
Which of the 5 C's includes listening attentively and using spoken, written, or visual expression?
Communication
Question: You follow school rules even when no adult is watching. What character trait are you demonstrating?
Law-abiding
Question: A student is being excluded because their opinions are different from the rest of the group. Which character trait is missing, and what should you do?
Non-prejudiced — respect differences, listen to others, and include the student.
Two students disagree but each gives up something to reach a solution. What is this called?
Compromise
You realize that one of your recent choices hurt someone. What are two steps you could take to demonstrate personal growth?
Take responsibility, acknowledge the mistake, apologize or repair the harm, and make a better choice in the future.
Question: You research both sides of a school policy, evaluate the evidence, and use it to form a conclusion. Which of the 5 C's are you demonstrating, and why?
Critical Thinking — because you analyze evidence and different perspectives before reaching a conclusion.
Question: A close friend wants you to lie to protect them from consequences. How could you demonstrate both loyalty and honesty?
Support your friend while refusing to lie. Loyalty means standing by people while still doing what is right.
Question: Your friend shares an embarrassing photo of another student in a group chat. Explain two actions you could take that demonstrate good character.
Do not forward the photo, ask your friend to remove it, support the student affected, or seek adult help if necessary.
Answers should demonstrate compassion, fairness, or responsibility.
During a group project, one student dominates every decision and ignores others. Identify two changes that would improve collaboration and communication.
Invite everyone to contribute, listen to different viewpoints, share responsibilities, offer respectful feedback, or compromise.
Question: A student says, "I made one bad choice, so I'm a bad person." Using the Who Am I? activity, explain why this reasoning is flawed.
A mistake does not define someone's character. What matters is reflecting, learning, taking responsibility, and making better choices moving forward.