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Understanding Perspectives

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Understanding Perspectives

Gain perspective taking ability

This lesson aims to enhance the social perspective-taking abilities of two 6th grade boys. By engaging in a variety of activities, including watching a video, completing a worksheet, reading, and participating in a discussion and activity, students will learn to understand and appreciate different viewpoints. This lesson is crucial for developing empathy and improving social interactions, which are essential skills for personal and academic success.

Audience

Two 6th Grade Boys

Time

30 min

Approach

Materials

Video: Brené Brown on Empathy, Worksheet: Perspective Taking Scenarios, Reading: Understanding Different Viewpoints, Discussion Questions, Activity: Role-Playing Scenarios, Activity: Group Discussion, Activity: Collaborative Drawing, and Activity: Drawing Task

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

  • Begin by discussing the importance of understanding others' perspectives.
  • Introduce the video Brené Brown on Empathy and explain how it relates to perspective taking.

Step 2

Video Viewing

3 mins

  • Watch the video Brené Brown on Empathy.
  • Ask students to note down key points about empathy and perspective taking.

Step 3

Worksheet Activity

5 mins

  • Distribute the "Perspective Taking Scenarios" worksheet.
  • Have students work individually to complete the scenarios, thinking about how they would feel in each situation.

Step 4

Reading and Discussion

5 mins

  • Provide the reading "Understanding Different Viewpoints."
  • Facilitate a discussion using the provided questions to explore the reading material and students' thoughts.

Step 5

Group Discussion Activity

5 mins

  • Engage students in a group discussion about the video and reading.
  • Encourage them to share their thoughts and feelings about the scenarios presented.

Step 6

Collaborative Drawing Activity

5 mins

  • Have students work together to draw a scenario from the worksheet.
  • Discuss the emotions and perspectives involved in the scenario they chose to illustrate.

Step 7

Drawing Task

5 mins

  • Ask students to individually draw a scene that represents a perspective-taking scenario they have experienced or imagined.
  • Allow them to share their drawings and explain the perspectives involved.

Step 8

Closure

2 mins

  • Summarize the key points learned about perspective taking.
  • Encourage students to practice these skills in their daily interactions.
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