Strength Radar Worksheet
Grade 8 • Advisory & SEL Self-Discovery Toolkit
Strength Radar Worksheet
Explore your unique powers across school, life, friendships, and challenges.
Name:
Date:
Period:
Directions: We all have distinct superpowers that help us thrive. Read through each section below, select what rings true for you, and share your personal snapshots. There are no right or wrong answers!
1 Personal Qualities (Character & Heart)
Step A: Check 3 to 4 that best describe you
Persistent
Empathetic
Creative
Curious
Honest
Courageous
Patient
Sense of Humor
Step B: Choose one quality from above. Describe a specific moment or habit showing this trait in action:
Selected Trait:
2 Skills & Talents (School, Hobbies & Daily Life)
Where do you excel?
School Strengths
E.g., writing, math puzzles, presenting, research, organizing notes.
My #1 academic strength:
Creative & Active
E.g., visual art, music, gaming strategy, sports, coding, cooking.
A hobby skill I love using:
Everyday Practical
E.g., troubleshooting tech, managing time, fixing things, caring for pets.
A practical ability I have:
The Go-To Skill: If your friends or classmates need help with something specific, what is one thing they know they can ask you for? Why?
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Part 2: Teamwork, Resilience & Your Core Power
Connecting with others and navigating life's ups and downs.
Continued Profile
3 Relationships & Teamwork (How You Show Up)
Check the role you naturally lean into:
The Steady Anchor
Reliable, keeps commitments, calms tension, and stays focused under deadlines.
The Idea Spark
Brings high energy, proposes original concepts, and helps the group think outside the box.
The Bridge Builder
Listens deeply, makes sure everyone is included, and encourages quiet voices to speak.
The Project Organizer
Breaks big projects into steps, delegates fairly, and tracks our progress to completion.
In Action: Describe a time you supported a peer, friend, or group member who was stuck, frustrated, or having a bad day. What did you do or say?
4 Growth & Coping (Your Reset Toolkit)
How do you bounce back from setbacks?
Take 3 deep breaths
Ask for advice/help
Break task into chunks
Step away & reset
Try another method
Learn from the mistake
Turning Setbacks to Comebacks: Think of a challenge you struggled with recently (an assignment, sport, conflict, or habit). What strategy helped you keep going?
My Core Superpower Statement
Look back over your answers from both pages. Synthesize your greatest strength and write your personal pledge:
I shine brightest when I:
One way I will put this strength to use this month:
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