Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Students will learn what empathy means, distinguish it from sympathy, and practice perspective-taking through scenarios and role-play to build respectful peer interactions.
Understanding and practicing empathy helps students connect with peers, reduce conflicts, and foster a supportive classroom community. This foundational skill supports positive social interactions and emotional growth.
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Materials
Prep
Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Hook: Emotion Recall
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction: Defining Empathy
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion: Empathy in Action
5 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Scenario Role-Play
8 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet Completion
3 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Closing
2 minutes
Worksheet
Discussion
Activity
Rubric
Lesson Plan
Session 2 Lesson Plan
Students will define respect and disrespect, identify respectful behaviors in real-life scenarios, and practice respectful communication through role-play to foster positive peer interactions.
Respect is fundamental to a supportive classroom culture, improves peer relationships, and reduces conflicts by teaching students to honor others’ feelings, boundaries, and perspectives.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Hook: Respect Recall
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction: Defining Respect
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion: Respect in Action
5 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Scenario Role-Play
8 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet Completion
3 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Closing
2 minutes
Worksheet
Discussion
Activity
Rubric
Lesson Plan
Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will learn active listening skills—body language, paraphrasing, and clarifying questions—then practice through paired exercises and role-play to strengthen communication and empathy.
Active listening builds trust, reduces misunderstandings, and shows respect for peers’ perspectives. These skills support positive relationships and conflict resolution.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
15 minutes
Step 1
Hook: Listening Recall
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction: Defining Active Listening
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Discussion: Listening in Action
5 minutes
Step 4
Activity: Paired Listening Exercise
8 minutes
Step 5
Worksheet Completion
3 minutes
Step 6
Reflection & Closing
2 minutes
Worksheet
Discussion
