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Empathy in Action

Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action

Understand how behavior affects others

This lesson helps students understand the impact of their behavior on others through a combination of video, discussion, and role-playing activities. By engaging with the video 'Short Film: Are You Okay?', students will explore the effects of online bullying and the importance of empathy and communication. This lesson is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and fostering a supportive classroom environment.

Audience

Fifth and Sixth Graders

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning

Materials

Video: Short Film: Are You Okay?, Discussion Questions, Role-Playing Scenarios, and Quiz on Empathy and Behavior

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Briefly introduce the topic of empathy and how our actions can affect others.
  • Explain the objectives of the lesson and what students will be doing.

Step 2

Video Viewing

9 mins

  • Show the video Short Film: Are You Okay?.
  • Ask students to pay attention to how the characters' behaviors affect each other.

Step 3

Discussion

6 mins

  • Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about the video.
  • Encourage students to share their thoughts and feelings about the situations depicted.

Step 4

Role-Playing Activity

7 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and assign each group a role-playing scenario.
  • Have students act out their scenarios, focusing on empathy and communication.
  • After each role-play, discuss as a class how different behaviors affected the outcomes.

Step 5

Quiz and Closure

3 mins

  • Distribute the quiz on empathy and behavior.
  • Review the answers as a class and summarize the key takeaways from the lesson.
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Discussion

Empathy Discussion

A discussion to reflect on the video and explore how behavior affects others.

How did the characters in the video show empathy or lack of empathy?

Encourage students to identify specific actions and words that demonstrated empathy or a lack thereof.







What could the characters have done differently to improve the situation?

Discuss alternative actions and their potential positive impacts.







How can we apply what we learned from the video to our own lives?

Encourage students to think about real-life situations where they can practice empathy.







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Quiz

Empathy and Behavior Quiz

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