Empathy

What does empathy mean?

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of another

• Sharing toys

• Talking to friends

• Asking someone to play

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

CCSS.L.1.6

Are empathy and sympathy the same thing?

• Yes

• No

Is practicing empathy a choice?

• Yes

• No

What could you do at recess if you see someone who is sad because they were left out of a game?

• Ask them if they want to play.

• Explain to the other people that it is important to be kind.

• Get a teacher if the situation is serious.

• All of these would be good options.

Why is it important to be kind?

• Kindness doesn't matter.

• I don't know.

• Kindness helps others feel good about themselves.

If Jill dropped her books in front of everyone you could....

• tell her "well done"

• laugh

• help her pick up her books

• ignore her

What is the main difference between empathy and sympathy?

• The first few letters.

• They are actually the same.

• Empathy is feeling what others feel and sympathy is feeling for others.

Empathy is......

• listening to a friend and trying to understand why they had a bad day
• listening to a radio show

Empathy is......

• caring about who won the football game

• Caring about why your brother is excited

Empathy is...

• Feeling other people's fear or pain when you see them feeling that way
• knowing someone is in pain or scared