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Empathy in Action

Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action

Demonstrate empathy through role-play

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of empathy through interactive activities designed to foster understanding and connection with others. By engaging in role-playing scenarios, students will practice putting themselves in others' shoes, which is crucial for developing social-emotional skills and building a supportive classroom environment.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Demonstrate empathy through role-play

Materials

Discussion Guide, Role-Playing Scenarios Worksheet, Empathy Reflection Quiz, and Printable Empathy Cards

Step 1

Introduction to Empathy

5 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what empathy means.
  • Ask students to share examples of when they have felt empathy or seen it in action.

Step 2

Discussion Activity

10 mins

  • Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about the importance of empathy.
  • Encourage students to think about how empathy can impact relationships and communities.

Step 3

Role-Playing Scenarios

15 mins

  • Divide students into small groups and distribute the Role-Playing Scenarios Worksheet.
  • Each group will act out a scenario that requires empathy and discuss how they felt during the exercise.

Step 4

Empathy Reflection

10 mins

  • Hand out the Empathy Reflection Quiz for students to complete individually.
  • Encourage students to reflect on what they learned about empathy and how they can apply it in their daily lives.

Step 5

Closure and Sharing

5 mins

  • Gather students back together and ask volunteers to share their reflections.
  • Conclude with a discussion on how they can continue to practice empathy in and out of school.
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Discussion

Empathy Discussion Guide

This guide will help facilitate a discussion on empathy, encouraging students to think critically about its role in their lives.

What does empathy mean to you?

Encourage students to share personal definitions and examples.







Why is empathy important in our relationships?

Discuss how empathy helps build trust and understanding.







Can you think of a time when empathy changed a situation?

Guide students to share stories where empathy made a positive impact.







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Worksheet

Role-Playing Scenarios Worksheet

This worksheet provides scenarios for students to act out, helping them practice empathy in various situations.

Scenario 1: A new student is feeling left out at lunch. How can you show empathy?








Scenario 2: Your friend is upset about a bad grade. What empathetic actions can you take?








Scenario 3: Someone in your group is not participating in a project. How can you encourage them empathetically?








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Quiz

Empathy Reflection Quiz

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