Help students see where their own take on a character fits in — and where it stands out — by spotting patterns, clusters, and outliers across the class. Use this exact structure in your classroom, or adapt it for any text!

This debate structure makes character analysis come alive. Students choose a side, defend it with evidence, and push back on opposing arguments — turning quiet opinions into a real exchange of ideas. Use this structure in your classroom

Let your students visually analyze character complexity — the stronger their reasoning, the clearer the picture. The exact dot placement reveals how students are reasoning in degrees, not just categories. Use this exact structure in your classroom, or adapt it for any text!