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Record Story Perspectives

Effective Communication Academic Mindset CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.3 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RH.11-12.6 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.3 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.11-12.1 CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.11-12.4 Reflection Core Content Project Launch Essential Question Submission Required

Students collect and organize empathy data from their guest stories into kid-friendly artifacts: a basic empathy map (faces or symbols for feelings), a short guest memory note or quote, and a tiny journey map showing the sequence of moments. Groups briefly share a takeaway with the class, highlighting diverse viewpoints.

Plan day
Day 1
Duration
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Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps

Lesson plan

6 steps
# What teachers do
1 Introductory Circle: Gather students and briefly discuss the day's task, connecting storytelling to understanding others. (5 min)
2 Guest Story Sharing: Students listen to guest narratives focusing on key moments and emotions. Assign partners to assist with note-taking. (15 min)
3 Empathy Mapping: Guide students to draw faces or symbols representing feelings from the guest stories. Utilize anchor charts for reference. (10 min)
4 Memory Note Creation: Students craft a short quote or memory from the guest story that stood out to them. Encourage use of descriptive language. (10 min)
5 Tiny Journey Mapping: Facilitate creating a sequence of the guest's story moments using simple drawings. Emphasize clarity and coherence. (10 min)
6 Group Sharing: Small groups briefly share their empathy maps and journey maps with the class, highlighting different perspectives. (5 min)
Preparation (5 items)
  • Arrange seating in a circle for open communication.
  • Provide drawing materials and paper for empathy and journey mapping.
  • Set up visuals: anchor charts with examples of empathy maps and journey maps.
  • Invite a community guest to share their personal story.
  • Prepare printed templates for empathy maps with defined spaces for visual cues.
Student-facing instructions
Today, you'll listen to a guest share their story. Your task is to take notes about their experiences, make drawings that show their emotions and story moments, and then create a short quote that captures an important part of their story. You'll share your drawings with your friends to show what you learned from the guest's perspective.