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Empathy in Action

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Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action

Empathy

This lesson aims to teach 6th-grade students the importance of empathy through interactive activities and discussions. By engaging in a game-based learning activity, students will explore different perspectives and practice empathetic responses. This lesson is crucial in helping students develop social-emotional skills that are essential for building positive relationships and understanding others' feelings.

Audience

6th Grade

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Active Learning, Trauma-Informed Teaching, Game-Based Learning

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Empathy Scenarios Printable Cards, and Exit Ticket

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what empathy means.
  • Ask students to share examples of when they have shown empathy or seen it in action.
  • Explain the importance of empathy in everyday life.

Step 2

Empathy Scenarios Activity

25 minutes

  • Divide students into small groups and provide each group with a set of Empathy Scenarios Printable Cards.
  • Instruct each group to read their scenario and discuss how they would feel and respond empathetically.
  • Encourage students to think about different perspectives and share their thoughts with the group.
  • Rotate scenarios among groups to allow students to explore various situations.

Step 3

Group Discussion

5 minutes

  • Bring the class back together and ask each group to share one scenario and their empathetic response.
  • Facilitate a discussion on the different ways empathy can be expressed and its impact on others.

Step 4

Exit Ticket

5 minutes

  • Distribute the Exit Ticket to each student.
  • Ask students to write down one thing they learned about empathy and how they plan to practice it in their daily lives.
  • Collect the exit tickets as students leave the classroom.
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Worksheet

Empathy Scenarios Printable Cards

These cards contain various scenarios for students to discuss and practice empathy. Each card presents a different situation that requires an empathetic response.




Your friend is upset because they didn't make the soccer team. How can you show empathy?







A new student is sitting alone at lunch. What can you do to make them feel welcome?







Your sibling is frustrated with their homework. How can you help them feel understood?







A classmate is being teased for their new haircut. How can you support them?




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Quiz

Empathy Exit Ticket

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