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Empathy in Action

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Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action

Explore empathy through storytelling

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of empathy through engaging storytelling and role-playing exercises. They will learn to recognize and respond to the emotions of others in a supportive environment, enhancing their social-emotional skills. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy, a crucial skill for building positive relationships and understanding diverse perspectives.

Audience

Middle School Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Explore empathy through storytelling

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Empathy Role-Playing Scenarios, Empathy Storytelling Worksheet, and Reflection Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to Empathy

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what empathy means.
  • Ask students to share examples of when they felt empathy for someone else.
  • Explain the importance of empathy in understanding and supporting others.

Step 2

Storytelling Activity

15 mins

  • Distribute the 'Empathy Storytelling Worksheet' to each student.
  • Instruct students to write a short story about a time they showed empathy or witnessed someone else showing empathy.
  • Encourage creativity and detail in their storytelling.

Step 3

Role-Playing Exercise

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with an 'Empathy Role-Playing Scenario'.
  • Instruct groups to act out their scenario, focusing on how empathy can be demonstrated.
  • After each role-play, discuss as a class how empathy was shown and its impact.

Step 4

Reflection and Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the 'Reflection Discussion Questions' to guide a class discussion.
  • Encourage students to reflect on what they learned about empathy and how they can apply it in their daily lives.
  • Conclude with students sharing one way they plan to practice empathy moving forward.
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Worksheet

Empathy Storytelling Worksheet

This worksheet guides students in writing a short story about a time they showed or witnessed empathy.

Write about a time you showed empathy or saw someone else showing empathy. What happened?








How did showing empathy make you or the other person feel?








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