Lesson Plan

Empathy Echoes Lesson Plan

Students will learn to practice empathy and active listening to build supportive friendships and community ties.

Understanding empathy strengthens emotional bonds and nurtures respectful, inclusive communities.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Teacher Preparation

10 Minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Warm-Up

10 Minutes

Step 2

Role-Playing Activity

20 Minutes

Step 3

Guided Discussion

10 Minutes

Step 4

Conclusion and Reflection

5 Minutes

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Activity

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Slide Deck

Discussion Introduction

Introduce the slide deck by explaining that these questions are designed to spark thoughtful discussion about the role of empathy in everyday interactions and community building. Encourage students to share personal experiences and insights.

Active Listening & Empathy

Prompt students to think about the relationship between active listening and empathy. This slide should encourage discussion on verbal and non-verbal cues.

Empathy in Action

Encourage students to think critically about the applications of empathy in real-life situations beyond the classroom. Ask them to consider its broader impact on community interactions.

Reflection & Commitment

This concluding slide invites final reflections, ensuring that each student leaves with a personal commitment to practicing empathy.

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Empathy Echoes: Building Emotional Connections

Joehami Leon

Tier 1
For Districts