Lesson Plan
Media Empathy Map Plan
Students will analyze multimedia stories to identify characters' emotions and practice crafting verbal empathy responses through group mapping and discussion.
Building empathy helps 4th graders recognize and respect peers’ feelings, fostering a supportive classroom community and stronger social skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Media Analysis
10 minutes
Step 3
Empathy Mapping
10 minutes
Step 4
Relate and Respond Circle
10 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Emotions in Stories
Scene 1: The Lost Kite
Scene 2: The Team Huddle
Scene 3: The New Student
Reflection
Reading
Discussion
Cool Down
