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Empathy in Action

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Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action

Enhance empathy through storytelling

This lesson introduces 2nd grade students to the concept of empathy through engaging storytelling and role-playing activities. By exploring different perspectives and practicing empathetic responses, students will develop their social-emotional skills and contribute to a supportive classroom environment. This lesson is important as it helps students understand and relate to others' feelings, fostering a sense of community and cooperation.

Audience

2nd Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Enhance empathy through storytelling

Materials

Storybook: 'The Invisible Boy' by Trudy Ludwig, Role-play scenario cards, Discussion questions, and Empathy reflection worksheet

Step 1

Introduction to Empathy

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what empathy means.
  • Ask students if they can think of a time when they felt empathy for someone else.
  • Introduce the storybook 'The Invisible Boy' by Trudy Ludwig.

Step 2

Storytelling Session

15 mins

  • Read 'The Invisible Boy' aloud to the class.
  • Pause at key moments to ask students how they think the characters are feeling.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the story.

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

20 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and distribute role-play scenario cards.
  • Each group acts out their scenario, focusing on how to show empathy.
  • After each role-play, discuss as a class what empathetic actions were demonstrated.

Step 4

Empathy Reflection

10 mins

  • Hand out the empathy reflection worksheet.
  • Ask students to write or draw about a time they showed empathy or someone showed empathy to them.
  • Encourage sharing with a partner or the class if time allows.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Recap the key points of the lesson.
  • Ask students to share one thing they learned about empathy today.
  • Encourage students to practice empathy in their daily interactions.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions on Empathy

A set of questions to guide a discussion on empathy after the storytelling session.

What does empathy mean to you?

Encourage students to think about understanding and sharing the feelings of others.







How did the characters in 'The Invisible Boy' show empathy?

Discuss specific actions or words that demonstrated empathy in the story.







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

Prompt students to share personal experiences and reflect on their feelings.







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Worksheet

Role-Play Scenario Cards

Cards with different scenarios for students to role-play, focusing on showing empathy.




A friend is sad because they lost their favorite toy.







Someone is feeling left out during a game.







A classmate is nervous about speaking in front of the class.







A student is upset because they didn't do well on a test.




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Worksheet

Empathy Reflection Worksheet

A worksheet for students to reflect on their understanding and experiences of empathy.

Draw or write about a time you showed empathy to someone.








How did it make you feel to show empathy?








Why is it important to be empathetic?








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