Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

Guide students through sharing personal stories in pairs to foster empathy and active listening while reflecting on feelings and experiences.

This lesson builds emotional intelligence and understanding among peers, essential for social-emotional development in middle school students.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Pairing

10 minutes

Step 2

Storytelling Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Reflection & Discussion

10-15 minutes

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Welcome to The Empathy Exchange

What is Empathy?

Today's Activity Overview

Storytelling Prompts

Reflection & Discussion

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Activity

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The Empathy Exchange: Stories of Understanding

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Melodie Kabashima

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