Stories of Character From Our Communities

Students meet their partner class by video to introduce themselves and their neighborhoods, then agree on a shared interview guide and a respectful way to talk about personal stories.

Students find adults in their neighborhoods, interview them about key moments that shaped their character, and record notes with consent and respect for each person's privacy.

Students apply a shared coding framework to their interview stories, then compare themes with the partner class to spot which traits seem universal and which depend on local circumstances.

Students write a reflective report on the shared findings, explaining what they learned about character and what it means for their own growth.

Students present their themes and reflections to the partner class in a live video session, then discuss similarities and differences and give each other feedback.

Students read anonymized excerpts from partner class interviews side by side with their own and mark which character traits seem shared across communities and which seem tied to local circumstances. They record examples that support each judgment.