Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Students will explore how understanding another’s perspective can change personal responses in various scenarios, fostering empathy and critical thinking skills.

This lesson enhances students' social-emotional learning, enabling them to see multiple sides of a situation and respond with more empathy and awareness.

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Materials

Prep

Pre-Lesson Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Engagement

5 minutes

Step 2

Guided Discussion & Storytelling

10 minutes

Step 3

Interactive Worksheet Activity

7 minutes

Step 4

Perspective-Taking Game

5 minutes

Step 5

Wrap-Up and Reflection

3 minutes

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Slide Deck

Seeing Through Different Eyes

Introduce the lesson by welcoming the students. Explain that they will learn about how looking at things from another person's point of view can change their understanding. Emphasize that every person's perspective is unique and important.

What is Perspective?

Define 'perspective'. Use simple language and examples that resonate with fourth and fifth graders. Ask them if they have ever seen something differently than someone else and discuss a couple of examples.

Different Eyes, Different Stories

Introduce a short story or scenario (refer to the [Script](#script-perspectives-unique)) where two characters view the same event uniquely. Ask guiding questions to encourage discussion.

Your Turn to Reflect

This slide prompts students to think deeply about perspective. Encourage them to use the upcoming worksheet to explore scenarios. Mention that this supports both individual work and partner discussions.

Wrap-Up & Reflection

Wrap up the discussion by summarizing the lesson. Ask students to share one insight they gained about perspective-taking. Provide a brief recap of major points from the lesson.

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Script

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Worksheet

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Activity

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Game

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Seeing Through Different Eyes: Understanding Perspectives

Hanna Figgins

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