Lesson Plan
Perspective Puzzle Plan
Students will collaboratively solve scenario-based puzzles from multiple perspectives to develop social awareness and empathy, identifying viewpoints, analyzing motivations, and articulating insights.
This lesson builds CASEL social awareness by fostering empathy and perspective-taking. It equips students with strategies to understand others’ viewpoints and navigate social situations more effectively.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
10 minutes
Step 2
Group Formation and Scenario Assignment
5 minutes
Step 3
Puzzle-Solving Activity
25 minutes
Step 4
Team Debrief
15 minutes
Step 5
Conclusion and Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Clue by Clue: Perspective Puzzle
What Is Social Awareness?
Why Perspective-Taking Matters
Step 1: Identify the Characters
Step 2: Analyze Viewpoints
Step 3: Match the Clue
Activity
Discussion
Answer Key
