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Empathy Vs Pity Interactive Lesson

Students will learn to differentiate empathy from pity through interactive discussions and activities, enabling them to apply empathetic responses in daily interactions.

Understanding the subtle differences between empathy and pity encourages supportive behaviors and builds a compassionate classroom environment.

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Lesson Preparation

15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Context Setting

10 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Slide Presentation

15 minutes

Step 3

Empathy Practice Activity

20 minutes

Step 4

Group Discussion and Reflection

15 minutes

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Slide Deck

Clarifying Emotional Differences

What is Empathy?

What is Pity?

Empathy vs Pity: A Comparison

Applying What We Learned

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Activity

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Discussion

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Activity

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Empathy or Pity?

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Emma Gebhard

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