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Empathy Journal Journey

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Lesson Plan

Empathy Journal Journey

Reflect on empathy in daily life

In this lesson, students will explore the concept of empathy by maintaining a journal to reflect on their daily interactions and experiences. They will learn to identify moments of empathy and understand its impact on their relationships. This lesson is important as it helps students develop emotional intelligence and fosters a positive self-image, which are crucial for lifelong learning and responsible citizenship.

Audience

8th Grade Students

Time

1 hour

Approach

Reflect on empathy in daily life

Materials

Journals or notebooks, Pens or pencils, Empathy Reflection Worksheet, and Empathy Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to Empathy

10 mins

  • Begin with a brief discussion on what empathy means.
  • Ask students to share examples of when they have experienced or shown empathy.
  • Explain the importance of empathy in building strong relationships.

Step 2

Journaling Activity

20 mins

  • Distribute journals or notebooks to each student.
  • Instruct students to write about a recent experience where they either showed empathy or someone showed empathy towards them.
  • Encourage them to reflect on how it made them feel and the impact it had on their relationship with the other person.

Step 3

Empathy Reflection Worksheet

15 mins

  • Hand out the Empathy Reflection Worksheet.
  • Ask students to complete the worksheet, which includes prompts to help them think deeper about their journaling experience.
  • Allow students to work individually or in pairs to discuss their thoughts.

Step 4

Class Discussion

10 mins

  • Use the Empathy Discussion Questions to facilitate a class discussion.
  • Encourage students to share their reflections and insights from their journaling and worksheet activities.
  • Discuss how empathy can be practiced in everyday situations.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

  • Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson.
  • Encourage students to continue their empathy journal as a daily or weekly practice.
  • Remind them of the positive impact empathy can have on their lives and relationships.
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Worksheet

Empathy Reflection Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on their journaling experience by providing prompts to think deeper about empathy.

Describe a moment when you showed empathy. How did it make you feel?








Describe a moment when someone showed empathy towards you. How did it impact your relationship?








Why do you think empathy is important in relationships?








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