Lesson Plan
Story Circle Structure
Students will strengthen perspective-taking skills by collaboratively crafting a story from multiple character viewpoints and providing structured peer feedback to recognize and appreciate diverse perspectives.
Perspective-taking fosters empathy, social communication, and cooperative learning. This lesson builds students’ ability to consider others’ thoughts and feelings, essential for positive peer interactions and real-world collaboration.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Introduction to Perspective Taking
10 minutes
Step 2
Main Activity: Collaborative Story Circle
35 minutes
Step 3
Cool-Down: Peer Feedback and Reflection
15 minutes
Slide Deck
Character Viewpoint Slides
What Is Perspective-Taking?
Why Perspective-Taking Matters
Example: A Rainy Day
Example: Playground Conflict
Viewpoint Template
Modeling a Character Viewpoint
Try It Yourself
Tips for Strong Viewpoints
Lesson Plan
Story Circle Structure
Students will strengthen perspective-taking skills by collaboratively crafting a multi-character story and using peer feedback to understand diverse viewpoints.
Perspective-taking fosters empathy, social communication, and cooperative learning. This lesson builds students’ ability to consider others’ thoughts and feelings, essential for positive peer interactions and real-world collaboration.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Opening: Hook and Discussion
10 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction: Character Viewpoints
15 minutes
Step 3
Activity: Collaborative Story Circle
30 minutes
Step 4
Cool-Down: Peer Feedback and Reflection
5 minutes
Rubric
Activity
Cool Down
