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Spooky Story Empathy Workshop

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Lesson Plan

Spooky Story Empathy Workshop

Foster empathy through storytelling

In this workshop, students will create their own spooky stories, focusing on character emotions and perspectives. This lesson is important as it helps students develop empathy by exploring how different characters might feel or react in eerie situations, enhancing their understanding of diverse perspectives.

Audience

Grades 3-5

Time

30 minutes

Approach

Foster empathy through storytelling

Materials

Paper, Pencils, Discussion Questions, and Story Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

  • Begin by discussing what makes a story spooky.
  • Ask students to think about how characters might feel in a spooky story.
  • Explain that today they will create their own spooky stories focusing on character emotions.

Step 2

Story Creation

15 minutes

  • Distribute the Story Worksheet to each student.
  • Guide students to brainstorm a spooky scenario and characters.
  • Encourage them to write a short story, focusing on how their characters feel and react.

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

10 minutes

  • Have students share their stories in pairs or small groups.
  • Use the Discussion Questions to guide a conversation about the different emotions and perspectives explored in their stories.
  • Encourage students to reflect on how understanding these emotions can foster empathy.
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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Use these questions to guide a discussion on character emotions and perspectives in spooky stories.

How did your character feel in the spooky situation?

Encourage students to think about specific emotions and why their character felt that way.







What would you do if you were in your character's shoes?

Guide students to consider their own reactions and compare them to their character's.







How can understanding a character's emotions help us in real life?

Discuss the importance of empathy and understanding others' feelings.







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Worksheet

Story Worksheet

This worksheet helps students organize their thoughts and create a spooky story focusing on character emotions.

Describe your spooky scenario.








Who are the characters in your story?








How does each character feel in the spooky situation?








What happens in your story?








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