Original PromptCreate CANDO goals for historical/fictional characters whom students have read
about in class (e.g., Character: Spiderman, Harry Potter, Amber Brown using the CANDO
handout).
This resource aims to help learners effectively utilize the CANDO goal-setting framework to develop meaningful and achievable objectives for fictional or historical characters based on their narrative arcs or life events. The CANDO framework comprises five elements: Clear (defining the goal), Actionable (steps to achieve the goal), Notable (importance to the character), Doable (feasibility of achieving the goal), and Objective (criteria for success). The resource guides users through understanding each component of CANDO, illustrates it with an example (Harry Potter), and provides opportunities for practice by drafting goals for selected characters. It includes a workshop section for character analysis and a metacognitive reflection to evaluate the chosen goals based on the character's skills and context.