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Building Bridges: Friendship and Empathy

Lesson Plan

Building Bridges: Friendship and Empathy

Explore empathy in friendships

In this lesson, students will explore the importance of empathy in building strong friendships. Through interactive activities and discussions, they will learn how to understand and support their friends, fostering a more inclusive and caring classroom environment. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that are essential for creating a supportive and inclusive community.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Explore empathy in friendships

Materials

Discussion Questions, Empathy Scenarios Worksheet, Reflection Quiz, and Video: Brené Brown on Empathy

Step 1

Introduction

8 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what empathy means.
  • Show the video Brené Brown on Empathy.
  • Ask students to share examples of when they felt understood by a friend.

Step 2

Group Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups.
  • Provide each group with an empathy scenario from the worksheet.
  • Ask groups to discuss how they would feel and respond in each scenario.

Step 3

Class Discussion

10 mins

  • Bring the class back together.
  • Discuss each scenario and the different responses.
  • Highlight the importance of understanding others' feelings.

Step 4

Reflection Quiz

10 mins

  • Distribute the reflection quiz to each student.
  • Allow students time to complete the quiz individually.
  • Collect quizzes for assessment.

Step 5

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize the key points of the lesson.
  • Encourage students to practice empathy in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

A set of questions to guide the class discussion on empathy and friendship.

What does empathy mean to you?

Encourage students to think about times they felt understood or misunderstood.







How can empathy strengthen a friendship?

Discuss how understanding and support can build trust and connection.







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Worksheet

Empathy Scenarios Worksheet

A worksheet with scenarios for students to discuss in groups, focusing on empathy and understanding.

Scenario 1: Your friend is upset because they didn't do well on a test. How can you show empathy?








Scenario 2: A new student is sitting alone at lunch. What can you do to make them feel welcome?








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Quiz

Reflection Quiz

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