Paul Holmes -
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“Role Models” ESL Discussion Questions

I. Understanding Role Models

1. Who is your role model?
2. What qualities do you admire in your role model?
3. How did you learn about your role model?
4. Why do you think role models are important?
5. Can anyone be a role model? Why or why not?

II. Personal Role Models

6. Who is a famous person you look up to?
7. Is there someone in your family who is a role model for you?
8. What did your role model teach you?
9. Have you ever met your role model in person?
10. How has your role model influenced your life decisions?

III. Role Models in Society

11. What role do celebrities play as role models?
12. Are athletes good role models? Why or why not?
13. How can teachers be role models for their students?
14. Do you think politicians can be role models? Why or why not?
15. What qualities should a good role model have?

IV. Role Models in History

16. Who is a historical figure that is a role model for many?
17. What did this historical figure do to become a role model?
18. How can we learn from the mistakes of historical role models?
19. Do you think role models from history are still relevant today?
20. Can you name a role model from your culture?

V. The Impact of Role Models

21. How can role models inspire people to achieve their goals?
22. Do you think having a role model can help with self-esteem?
23. How can role models help in difficult times?
24. Have you ever tried to be a role model for someone else?
25. What impact do role models have on young people’s choices?

VI. Role Models and Media

26. How does social media affect who we see as role models?
27. Do you think reality TV shows create good role models?
28. Are there any role models in your favorite books or movies?
29. How can media portrayals of role models be misleading?
30. Do you think influencers can be good role models? Why or why not?

VII. Challenges of Being a Role Model

31. What challenges do role models face?
32. How can role models deal with criticism?
33. Do you think role models feel pressure to be perfect?
34. How can role models balance their personal life and public image?
35. What happens when a role model makes a mistake?

VIII. Changing Role Models

36. Do you think your role models will change over time?
37. Why might someone stop looking up to a role model?
38. How can new experiences change your view of a role model?
39. Can a role model be someone you disagree with?
40. How do you feel when a role model disappoints you?

IX. Role Models and Success

41. How can role models help people achieve success?
42. Do you think successful people need role models?
43. Can role models help with setting goals?
44. What role do mentors play in being a role model?
45. How can role models help people overcome obstacles?

X. Future Role Models

46. Who do you think will be a role model for future generations?
47. How can we encourage young people to find good role models?
48. What qualities should future role models have?
49. How can technology help us find role models?
50. Do you think role models will change with society? How?

XI. Role Models and Values

51. How do role models influence our values?
52. Can a role model change your beliefs?
53. How can role models promote positive behavior?
54. What values do you think are most important for a role model?
55. How can role models help in building a better community?

XII. Personal Reflections on Role Models

56. How has your view of role models changed over time?
57. What is the most important lesson you learned from your role model?
58. Have you ever been inspired to be a role model for someone else?
59. What qualities do you want to develop to be a better role model?
60. How can we celebrate role models in our communities?
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