Lesson Plan

Mindful Story Mapping

Develop empathy through storytelling

In this lesson, students will engage in creating story maps based on a short tale, focusing on identifying key emotional moments and reflecting on the characters' feelings. This exercise is designed to enhance socio-emotional understanding and analytical skills, fostering empathy through storytelling. By mapping out the story, students will gain a deeper understanding of the narrative and the emotions involved, which is crucial for developing empathy and emotional intelligence.

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Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Reading the Tale

10 minutes

Step 3

Story Mapping Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Closure and Reflection

5 minutes

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Mindful Story Mapping

Marie McCalvin

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