Character+Education%20Lesson%2033


 * Today's Objective**: To cultivate the positive character trait of **compassion.**


 * Essential Questions/Topic Starters**: What is the Golden Rule?


 * Class Format:** Role-Play, Whole-group discussion


 * Time Allotment**: One 15-Minute Session

>> //While Don and Alex are hanging out in the commons on lunch break, they see Lyle, a new student, sitting alone.//
 * Today's Activities**:
 * 1 minute
 * Define **Compassion (**and write or display definition on the board). Definition: The desire to help others in distress.
 * 5 minutes
 * Discuss the **Golden Rule** and what it means to you.
 * Remaining Session:
 * Role-Play: Choose three advisory students to act out this role-play **showing compassion** in their words or actions...
 * Discuss observations.
 * Homework: Show kindness and concern for others in distress by offering help whenever possible.

**Key Terms**: Compassion, Kindness


 * Quote:** //"If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can stop one heart from breaking, or cool one pain, or help one fainting robin into his nest again, I shall not live in vain."// - Emily Dickinson


 * Resources: [|Compassion],**[|**Martin J. Marrazo**], [|Quotations by ThinkExist]

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