Lesson Plan

Session 1 Lesson Plan

Students will define empathy, differentiate it from sympathy, and begin reflecting on empathetic behaviors through interactive reading, discussion, and activities.

Establishing a clear understanding of empathy and its role in personal and community relationships lays a foundation for compassionate communication and a positive classroom climate.

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Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Reading

7 minutes

Step 3

Pair Discussion

8 minutes

Step 4

Self-Reflection Activity

10 minutes

Step 5

Empathy Bingo Game

10 minutes

Step 6

Quiz and Closure

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Empathy: Understanding Others

Learning Objectives

What Is Empathy?

Empathy vs. Sympathy

Guided Reading

Pair Discussion

Self-Reflection Activity

Empathy Bingo Game

Quiz & Closure

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Reading

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Discussion

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Quiz

Session 1 Quiz

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Answer Key

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Empathy in Action

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