Lesson Plan
Empathy in Action Plan
Students will develop self-awareness and empathy by identifying emotions and practicing perspective-taking through bilingual activities in English and Haitian Creole.
This lesson cultivates key SEL skills—recognizing emotions, building empathy across cultures, and fostering a supportive classroom community—critical for students’ emotional well-being and inclusive relationships.
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Prep
Material Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Hook: Emotion Charades
5 minutes
Step 2
Define and Discuss Empathy
5 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Role-Play Scenarios
12 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Share-Out
8 minutes

Slide Deck
Empathy in Action
Objectives / Objektif
Materials / Materyèl
Hook: Emotion Charades / Chares Emosyon
Define Empathy / Defini Empati
Activity: Role-Play Scenarios
Reflection & Share-Out / Refleksyon & Pataje
Practice Empathy Daily / Pratike Empati Chak Jou

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