Lesson Plan

Scenario-Based Social Skills

Students will practice empathy and decision-making by role-playing neighborhood scenarios and collaboratively solving challenges, strengthening social awareness and community responsibility.

This lesson helps 5th graders develop empathy by stepping into others’ shoes and making thoughtful decisions, fostering stronger community ties and responsible citizenship.

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Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Scenario Role-Play

20 minutes

Step 3

Problem-Solving Tables

5 minutes

Step 4

Debrief & Takeaways

5 minutes

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Empathy in Action

What Is Empathy?

Community Responsibility

Today’s Journey

Scenario Prompts

Role-Play Tips

Problem-Solvers Tables

Reflection & Takeaways

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Activity

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Discussion

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