Lesson Plan

Building Empathy Lesson Plan

Enable the 6th Grade student to explore and understand different perspectives through role-play and reflective discussion, fostering personal growth and empathy.

Empathy is crucial for building healthy relationships and improving social skills in personal development.

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Lesson Preparation

2 Minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Role-Play Setup

4 Minutes

Step 2

Reflective Discussion

4 Minutes

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Welcome to Empathy

Introduce the topic by welcoming the student. Explain that empathy means understanding and sharing the feelings of others. Mention that today they will explore empathy through examples and reflective questions.

What is Empathy?

Define empathy in simple terms for a 6th grade student. Use everyday examples such as sensing when a friend is upset, and asking if they need help.

Empathy in Action

Present a scenario or exercise from the role-play activity. Encourage students to think about putting themselves in someone else's shoes.

Reflective Questions

Use this slide to guide the reflective discussion. Ask the student what they felt during the role-play and emphasize the learning points.

Recap & Takeaways

Wrap up the session by summarizing the key takeaways and reinforce the importance of empathy in personal growth and relationships.

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