Lesson Plan

Whose Eyes Are These?

Students will identify and articulate different perspectives by analyzing scenarios and stories from multiple viewpoints, demonstrating empathy and critical thinking.

Understanding perspective helps students develop empathy, critical reasoning, and communication skills, allowing them to appreciate diverse viewpoints and collaborate effectively.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Hook & Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Group Scenario Analysis

10 minutes

Step 3

Share & Whole-Class Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Exit Ticket

5 minutes

Slide Deck

Whose Eyes Are These?

Welcome students. Introduce the lesson’s big question and objective.

Hook: Whose Eyes?

Display an image of a pair of eyes looking through a window frame. Ask: “Whose eyes do you think these are? What’s happening?”

What Is Perspective?

Define perspective and invite a student to restate it in their own words.

Example Scenario

Read the scenario aloud and ask students to call out what each person might think or feel.

Group Scenario Analysis

Explain how students will work in small groups and distribute scenario cards and prompts.

Discussion Prompts

Encourage groups to use these questions to guide deeper thinking.

Exit Ticket

Explain the exit ticket and remind students to submit as they leave.

Lesson Plan

Whose Eyes Are These?

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

Step 1

Hook & Introduction

Step 2

Group Scenario Analysis

Step 3

Share & Whole-Class Discussion

Step 4

Exit Ticket

Slide Deck

Whose Eyes Are These?

Hook: Whose Eyes?

What Is Perspective?

Example Scenario

Group Scenario Analysis

Discussion Prompts

Exit Ticket

Activity

Discussion

Cool Down

Whose Eyes Are These?

Kate