Character Compass

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Plot the Compass

Choose your 4 Cardinal Strengths (one for North, East, South, and West) and plot them on the compass rose.

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Prove with Evidence

On Page 2, write a real-life moment showing how you actually used those virtues with family, friends, or school.

Workshop Time: 20 Minutes • Quiet focus & honest self-reflection

Partner Affirmation

Strength Spotting Protocol

Partner A: Share (1.5 min)

Sentence Starter:

"One cardinal strength on my compass is [Trait]. A real moment I used it was when..."

Partner B: Affirm (1.5 min)

Affirmation Starter:

"I definitely see that in you because I've noticed how you always [Specific Action]..."

After 3 minutes, switch roles so both partners are heard and affirmed!

Closing Reflection

Anchoring Your True North

Remember When Things Get Tough:

Grades will rise and fall throughout your life. Test scores change. Sports seasons end.

Your core character virtues are permanent. They are the internal compass that guides how you treat people and navigate challenges.

Complete your Compass Check Exit Ticket before leaving today.

Stand Proud in Your Strengths

1 Strength Trait #1:

(e.g., Bounce-back resilience, Active listening)

The Situation: What was happening? Who was there? What was hard about it?

The Action: How did you put this strength to work? What was the outcome?

2 Strength Trait #2:

(e.g., Inclusiveness, Standing for fairness)

The Situation: What was happening? Who was there? What was hard about it?

The Action: How did you put this strength to work? What was the outcome?

Part 4: How My Strengths Build School Belonging

How do your personal virtues help make our classroom or school a safer, friendlier, or better place for others?

Part 5: My True North Self-Worth Anchor Pledge

"When I receive a disappointing grade, drop a play, or have a rough day, I will remember: my grades describe my test day, but my character describes my life. My primary cardinal strength is , and I bring value to my school every single day simply by being who I am."

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