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Caring Connections

Lesson Plan

Caring Connections

Understanding interpersonal skills

This lesson introduces 6th graders to the importance of interpersonal skills and characteristics of caring, such as empathy, kindness, and courtesy. Through a brief discussion, activity, and worksheet, students will explore how these skills impact personal relationships. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills that enhance students' ability to form positive relationships and understand others' perspectives.

Audience

6th graders

Time

10 minutes

Approach

Inquiry-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Empathy Worksheet, Kindness Activity Instructions, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

  • Briefly introduce the topic of interpersonal skills and caring.
  • Explain the importance of empathy, kindness, and courtesy in relationships.

Step 2

Discussion

2 minutes

  • Use the provided discussion questions to engage students in thinking about their own attitudes and mindsets.
  • Encourage students to share examples of caring behaviors they have experienced or observed.

Step 3

Activity

3 minutes

  • Conduct a quick activity where students pair up and share a time they showed kindness or empathy.
  • Use the activity instructions to guide students in reflecting on how these actions made them feel.

Step 4

Worksheet

2 minutes

  • Distribute the empathy worksheet for students to complete individually.
  • Encourage students to think about how they can demonstrate caring in their daily lives.

Step 5

Closure

1 minute

  • Use the exit ticket to assess students' understanding of the lesson.
  • Ask students to write one way they plan to show empathy or kindness this week.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Engage students in a discussion about personal attitudes and caring behaviors.

What does empathy mean to you?

Encourage students to think about empathy as understanding and sharing the feelings of others.







Can you share a time when someone showed you kindness?

Guide students to reflect on how kindness impacted their feelings and relationship with the person.







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Worksheet

Empathy Worksheet

A worksheet to help students reflect on how they can demonstrate empathy and caring.

List three ways you can show empathy to others.

Think about actions like listening, helping, or being supportive.







Why is it important to be kind and courteous?

Consider how these behaviors affect relationships and feelings.







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Quiz

Exit Ticket

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