Character Basics
What is character?
Who you are on the inside — values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.
What is respect?
Treating others the way you want to be treated
What are morals?
Principles/beliefs that help us decide right from wrong
Beliefs are ideas or opinions you accept as ______.
True.
What is culture?
Shared beliefs, values, customs, traditions, language, and ways of life of a group.
Character is shown by how you treat people and how you handle ______.
Challenges, ???
What does responsibility include?
Taking ownership of actions and choices
Where do morals come from? (Name one source)
Family, culture, religion, school, experiences
Beliefs influence what parts of you?
Thoughts, feelings, decisions, and actions.
Culture affects how we _____. (Name one)
Think, communicate, celebrate, eat, dress, solve problems, etc
Character is doing the right thing even when what?
Even when it’s hard and nobody is looking.
Honesty includes doing what even when it’s hard?
Telling the truth
What are values?
The beliefs and ideas important to you that guide your choices.
Name one type of belief.
Personal, moral, religious/spiritual, social.
What is diversity?
Differences among people.
Does popularity or appearance determine character?
No. Character is not determined by outside things.
Define integrity.
Doing what is right even when it is difficult
If you value honesty, what action might you take?
Tell the truth even when it’s difficult, ???
Give an example of a positive belief.
“I can learn from my mistakes,” “Hard work pays off,” etc
Why is diversity important?
It makes communities stronger by bringing different perspectives and talents.
Name one thing character affects in your life.
Friendships, family relationships, reputation, success, trust, etc.
Give an example of self‑discipline.
Managing anger, staying focused on goals, resisting peer pressure, making healthy choices.
What’s the difference between morals and character?
Morals = what you believe; Character = how you live those beliefs.
What is identity shaped by?
Beliefs, values, experiences, culture, religion, etc
What is a stereotype?
A generalized assumption about a group of people