further highlights the person's positive impact on the world and the qualities that define good character.

A different influential person of
character, who demonstrates one
of the pillars and traits through his
or her life commitments or specific
actions, is also profiled each week. Included is an original drawing, brief
biography (written for teachers and
parents to review with the student),
inspirational quotation, and informational Web site. This comprehensive character outline helps teachers depict for their students how people have exemplified
each pillar and corresponding trait.

encourages correspondence between teachers and the parents/guardians of students.

keep students well-prepared and organized.

helps ensure assignments are
reviewed at home.

The questions and/or exercises in this lesson section are designed to stimulate classroom discussion. The lesson plan ideas accompany our character biographies to help students relate to the “Six Pillars of Character” and apply them to their everyday lives. These exercises, which can also be used by parents/guardians in the student’s home, enable teachers to implement character education in their classrooms with little or no planning on their part.