Lesson Plan

Perspective Taking Plan

Students will define perspective taking, understand its links to bias, empathy, and open-mindedness, and list two ways considering multiple viewpoints enhances decision-making.

By practicing perspective-taking, students build empathy, reduce misunderstandings, and improve collaboration. This lesson enhances critical thinking and open-mindedness—while also strengthening self-awareness, dependability, and reliability—skills that are crucial for both personal growth and academic success.

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Review and Setup

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Vocabulary Boost

5 minutes

Step 3

Guided Discussion

12 minutes

Step 4

Interactive Activity

18 minutes

Step 5

Closing Thought

5 minutes

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Guided Discussion Questions

Interactive Activity

Closing Thought & Exit Slip

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Warm Up

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Cool Down

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