Lesson Plan

Empathy Story Quest Plan

Students will research community members’ experiences, craft empathetic stories, and share them to build social awareness and compassion.

Developing empathy helps students understand diverse perspectives, strengthens classroom bonds, and supports social-emotional growth through caring communication.

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Gather Materials & Setup

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Hook

10 minutes

Step 2

Launch Story Quest

10 minutes

Step 3

Research & Story Development

20 minutes

Step 4

Presentations & Discussion

15 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down & Reflection

5 minutes

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Heroes of Understanding

What Is Empathy?

Why Empathy Matters

Story Model: Meet Mr. Lee

Empathetic Story Structure

Your Mission: Story Quest

Discussion Prompts

Ready, Set, Go!

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