Lesson Plan
Walk in Their Shoes
Perspective taking
This lesson aims to help students develop their perspective-taking skills through an engaging game-based activity using scenario cards. By the end of the lesson, students should be able to consider and articulate different viewpoints in various situations. This skill is crucial for improving empathy, social interactions, and conflict resolution.
Audience
High School Special Education
Time
45 minutes
Approach
Game-Based Learning, Experiential Learning
Materials
Perspective taking scenario cards, Pens, Paper, and Timer
Step 1
Introduction
5 mins
- Greet students and briefly introduce the concept of perspective taking.
- Explain that understanding how others think and feel can help us get along better and resolve conflicts.
- Share the lesson objective: By the end of the lesson, students will be able to consider and articulate different viewpoints.
Step 2
Game Instructions
5 mins
- Show the perspective-taking scenario cards to the students.
- Explain how the game will work: students will take turns drawing a card, reading the scenario aloud, and then discussing what they think the person in the scenario might be feeling or thinking.
Step 3
Activity: Perspective Taking Game
25 mins
- Divide the students into small groups.
- Give each group a set of perspective-taking scenario cards, pens, and paper.
- Allow students to take turns drawing a card, reading the scenario, and discussing as a group.
- Encourage each student to write down their thoughts on paper after each discussion.
Step 4
Group Discussion
5 mins
- Reconvene as a whole class.
- Ask each group to share a couple of scenarios they discussed and what different perspectives or feelings they identified.
- Encourage students to listen to each other and ask questions.
Step 5
Closure
5 mins
- Summarize the key points from the lesson.
- Emphasize the importance of perspective taking in everyday life.
- Ask students to share one thing they learned about perspective taking.
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Worksheet
Perspective Taking Scenario Cards
These cards contain various scenarios designed to help students practice perspective taking. Each card presents a situation for students to discuss and consider different viewpoints.
Scenario 1: Your friend didn't invite you to their birthday party. How might they be feeling?
Scenario 2: A classmate is sitting alone at lunch. What might be going through their mind?
Scenario 3: You see someone getting picked on in the hallway. How do you think they feel?
Scenario 4: Your teacher seems upset today. What might be bothering them?
Scenario 5: Your sibling borrowed something without asking. What might have been their reason?
Scenario 6: A teammate missed an important game. What might have caused this?
Scenario 7: A new student appears nervous in class. Why do you think they feel this way?
Scenario 8: Someone interrupted you while you were speaking. What might have been their reason?
Scenario 9: A friend didn't respond to your text message. What might be happening on their end?
Scenario 10: You notice a peer working very hard on a project. What could be motivating them?
Scenario 11: Your parent or guardian seems worried. What could be going through their mind?
Scenario 12: A classmate received a lower grade than expected. How might they be feeling?
Scenario 13: You see a peer helping another student who is struggling. What might they be thinking?
Scenario 14: Someone bumps into you and doesn't apologize. What might be the reason?
Scenario 15: Your friend seems happy and excited. What could be the reason?
Scenario 16: A student is late to class. What might have caused this?
Scenario 17: A peer looks frustrated while working on an assignment. What might they be going through?
Scenario 18: Someone is talking loudly on their phone in a public space. What might they be thinking?
Scenario 19: Your teacher gives you extra homework. What might be their reason?
Scenario 20: A friend is quiet and distant one day. What could be going on with them?
Scenario 21: You lend a classmate your pen, and they forget to return it.Why might this have happened?
Scenario 22: Your friend seems really excited about a project. What might be the reason for this enthusiasm?
Scenario 23: A peer is always well-prepared and organized. What could be their motivation?
Scenario 24: Someone in class keeps to themselves and doesn't join group activities. What might they be feeling?
Scenario 25: You notice a student struggling with the lesson content. Why might they be having difficulty?
Scenario 26: A friend is always volunteering to help others. What might be their motivation?
Scenario 27: You see someone laughing at a joke you didn't find funny. What might be their perspective?
Scenario 28: A classmate is always asking questions in class. What might be their reason?
Scenario 29: Your sibling is spending a lot of time alone in their room. What might they be feeling?
Scenario 30: A peer is always the first to finish their work. What might be their motivation?
Scenario 31: A friend is upset because they lost a game. How might they be feeling?
Scenario 32: You notice a classmate who is always helping others with their homework. What might be their motivation?
Scenario 33: A peer is often seen reading alone during breaks. What might they be thinking?
Scenario 34: Someone in your group project is not contributing. What might be their reason?
Scenario 35: A friend is excited about a new hobby. What could be the reason for their enthusiasm?
Scenario 36: You see a student who is always early to class. What might be their motivation?
Scenario 37: A classmate is upset after a disagreement with a friend. How might they be feeling?
Scenario 38: Someone is always volunteering for class activities. What might be their reason?
Scenario 39: A peer is often seen talking to the teacher after class. What might be their reason?
Scenario 40: Your friend is nervous about an upcoming test. What might be going through their mind?
Scenario 41: A student is always doodling in their notebook. What might be their reason?
Scenario 42: You see a peer who is always lending a helping hand. What might be their motivation?
Scenario 43: A classmate is always quiet during group discussions. What might be their reason?
Scenario 44: Someone is always the last to leave the classroom. What might be their reason?
Scenario 45: A friend is always sharing their snacks with others. What might be their motivation?
Scenario 46: You notice a student who is always looking out the window. What might they be thinking?
Scenario 47: A peer is always volunteering to clean up after class. What might be their reason?
Scenario 48: Someone is always wearing headphones during breaks. What might be their reason?
Scenario 49: A classmate is always drawing in their sketchbook. What might be their motivation?
Scenario 50: Your friend is always organizing study groups. What might be their reason?
Scenario 51: A student is always seen helping the teacher. What might be their motivation?
Scenario 52: You notice a peer who is always smiling. What might be the reason?
Scenario 53: A classmate is always borrowing books from the library. What might be their interest?
Scenario 54: Someone is always seen practicing sports after school. What might be their goal?
Scenario 55: A friend is always talking about their future plans. What might be their dreams?
Scenario 56: You see a student who is always participating in class. What might be their reason?
Scenario 57: A peer is always seen with a camera. What might be their passion?
Scenario 58: Someone is always bringing homemade food for lunch. What might be their reason?
Scenario 59: A classmate is always drawing in their notebook. What might be their interest?
Scenario 60: Your friend is always organizing events. What might be their motivation?
Scenario 61: A student is always seen helping the teacher. What might be their motivation?
Scenario 62: You notice a peer who is always smiling. What might be the reason?
Scenario 63: A classmate is always borrowing books from the library. What might be their interest?
Scenario 64: Someone is always seen practicing sports after school. What might be their goal?
Scenario 65: A friend is always talking about their future plans. What might be their dreams?
Scenario 66: You see a student who is always participating in class. What might be their reason?
Scenario 67: A peer is always seen with a camera. What might be their passion?
Scenario 68: Someone is always bringing homemade food for lunch. What might be their reason?
Scenario 69: A classmate is always drawing in their notebook. What might be their interest?
Scenario 70: Your friend is always organizing events. What might be their motivation?