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Empathy in Action

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Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action

Teach empathy and understanding

This lesson focuses on teaching empathy and understanding through multimedia resources, discussions, and role-plays. Students will watch a video titled 'Story: A Little Respectful Spot' to learn about respect and empathy, followed by engaging in discussions and role-plays to practice these skills. This lesson is important as it helps students recognize the effects of unkind words and actions, fostering a more inclusive and supportive classroom environment.

Audience

5th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Teach empathy and understanding

Materials

Video: Story: A Little Respectful Spot, Discussion Questions, Role-Play Scenarios, and Whiteboard and Markers

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by asking students what they think empathy means.
  • Write their responses on the whiteboard.
  • Introduce the video 'Story: A Little Respectful Spot' and explain that it will help them understand empathy and respect.

Step 2

Video Viewing

8 mins

Step 3

Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to guide a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the importance of respect and empathy.

Step 4

Role-Play Activity

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and assign each group a role-play scenario.
  • Ask them to act out their scenarios, focusing on showing empathy and understanding.
  • After each role-play, discuss what was learned and how empathy was demonstrated.

Step 5

Closure

7 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one way they can show empathy in their daily lives.
  • Thank students for their participation and encourage them to practice empathy and respect.
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Discussion

Empathy Discussion Questions

Discussion questions to guide a conversation about empathy and respect after watching the video.

What does respect mean to you?

Encourage students to think about respect in terms of actions and words.







How did the characters in the video show respect?

Discuss specific examples from the video where respect was demonstrated.







Why is it important to respect others' personal space?

Talk about the concept of personal space and why it's important to respect it.







Can you think of a time when someone showed you empathy? How did it make you feel?

Encourage students to share personal experiences and reflect on the impact of empathy.







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Worksheet

Empathy Role-Play Scenarios

Printable cards with scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on demonstrating empathy and understanding.




A friend is upset because they lost their favorite toy. How can you show empathy?







You see someone sitting alone at lunch. What can you do to make them feel included?







A classmate is struggling with a math problem. How can you offer help?







Someone accidentally bumps into you in the hallway. How should you respond?




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