Empathy and Respect for All

Brunna Afonso

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Empathy and Respect for All

Empathy and respect for diverse backgrounds

This lesson aims to foster empathy and respect among third-grade students by exploring different backgrounds and experiences. Through a combination of discussion, a short video, and an engaging activity, students will learn the importance of being mindful and respectful of their peers' diverse experiences. This lesson is crucial in building a supportive and inclusive classroom environment, encouraging students to appreciate and celebrate differences.

Audience

Elementary, Grade 3

Time

15 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Game-Based Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching

Materials

Crayons, Paper, Video: Story: A Little Respectful Spot, Discussion Questions, Exit Ticket, and Visual Aid Handout

Step 1

Introduction

2 mins

Begin by welcoming students and explaining the importance of empathy and respect.
Briefly introduce the topic of understanding and appreciating different backgrounds.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

Show the video Story: A Little Respectful Spot.
Provide the visual aid handout to students who may need additional support.
Ask students to pay attention to how the characters show respect and empathy.

Step 3

Discussion

4 mins

Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and relate the video to their own experiences.

Step 4

Activity

4 mins

Distribute paper and crayons to each student.
Ask students to draw a picture of a time they showed empathy or respect to someone from a different background.
Allow students to share their drawings with the class if they feel comfortable.

Step 5

Closure and Exit Ticket

2 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete, reflecting on what they learned about empathy and respect.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Empathy

These questions are designed to facilitate a discussion on empathy and respect after watching the video.

What did you learn about respect from the video?

Encourage students to think about specific actions or words that showed respect.

Can you think of a time when you showed empathy to someone?

Guide students to share personal experiences and how it made them feel.

Why is it important to respect people from different backgrounds?

Discuss the value of diversity and how it enriches our lives.

Quiz

Exit Ticket on Empathy

Reading

Visual Aid Handout for Video

This handout provides a summary of the key points and characters from the video 'Story: A Little Respectful Spot' to support students who may have difficulty following the video.

Key Points from 'A Little Respectful Spot'

Respect: Treating others with kindness and consideration.
Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others.
Characters:
- Spot: A character who learns about respect and empathy.
- Friends: Other characters who help Spot understand the importance of being respectful.

Important Scenes

Spot learns to listen to others and use kind words.
Spot discovers the value of respecting personal space.

Questions to Consider

How did Spot show respect in the video?
Why is it important to be empathetic towards others?