Lesson Plan

Walking in Their Shoes

Guide 11th graders through a structured self-reflection journey to identify personal biases and strengthen empathetic listening via targeted writing prompts and self-assessment.

Developing empathy deepens peer support, reduces conflict, and fosters allyship. This individual reflection builds students’ self-awareness and relationship skills for real-world interactions.

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Teacher Preparation

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Reading Reflection

8 minutes

Step 3

Guided Journaling

10 minutes

Step 4

Empathy Exit Ticket

5 minutes

Step 5

Closing & Debrief

2 minutes

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Journal

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The Empathy Equation

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Samantha Garrity

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