Activity Sheet I: What Influences Me Directions: What factors have influenced you most? This activity will help you create a visual representation of these influences. On a blank sheet of paper, draw a small, centered circle. Label it "me." Then draw at least 6 circles of increasing size around the central "me" circle (like a target). Place your most important influences in the inner circles, working outward to the periphery. You may place more than one thing in any of the radiating circles. Here is a list of things you might consider: parents or guardians grandparents, siblings and other relatives your neighborhood religion teacher or mentor hero in sports, the arts, politics, etc. rock singer or group, a movie or TV program special talent you have hardship or setback you or your family have faced book or author living in the United States your ties to another country ideas that have influenced you friends other influences you feel are important.