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Empathy in Action

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Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action

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This lesson focuses on teaching empathy to 6th-grade students through interactive and collaborative activities. By engaging in a game-based learning experience, students will explore the concept of empathy, understand its importance, and practice empathetic behaviors. This lesson is crucial as it helps students develop social-emotional skills, fostering a more inclusive and understanding classroom environment.

Audience

6th grade students

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Active Learning, Collaborative Learning, Experiential Learning

Materials

Discussion Questions, Empathy Game Instructions, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief introduction to empathy, explaining it as the ability to understand and share the feelings of others.
  • Highlight the importance of empathy in building strong relationships and a supportive community.

Step 2

Discussion

5 mins

  • Use the provided discussion questions to engage students in a conversation about empathy.
  • Encourage students to share personal experiences where they felt empathy or someone showed empathy towards them.

Step 3

Empathy Game

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and explain the rules of the empathy game.
  • Each group will receive scenarios where they must act out and respond empathetically.
  • Encourage students to discuss their feelings and thoughts during the activity.

Step 4

Closure

5 mins

  • Gather students back together and ask them to reflect on what they learned about empathy.
  • Distribute the exit ticket for students to complete, assessing their understanding of empathy.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions: Empathy

A set of questions to guide a discussion on empathy, helping students to explore and understand the concept.

What does empathy mean to you?

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







Can you share a time when you felt empathy for someone else?

Guide students to reflect on personal experiences and how they responded.







Why is empathy important in our classroom?

Discuss how empathy can create a supportive and inclusive environment.







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Quiz

Exit Ticket: Empathy

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