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.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
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

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

Reading


Worksheet


Activity


Discussion


Quiz
Session 1 Quiz

Answer Key

