Lesson Plan

Empathy in Action Lesson Plan

Students will practice empathy by role-playing diverse scenarios and reflecting on peers’ perspectives, culminating in a personal journal entry.

Empathy builds strong relationships, improves communication, and fosters a supportive classroom community by helping students recognize and respect others’ feelings.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

10 minutes

Step 2

Role-Play Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Group Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Journal Writing

15 minutes

Step 5

Closing Reflection

5 minutes

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Empathy in Action

What Is Empathy?

Empathy in Action: A Story

Why Practice Empathy?

Session Agenda

Role-Play Activity

Group Discussion

Journal Writing

Closing Reflection

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Discussion

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Empathy in Action

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