📚 Topic Summary
Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another person. It's about putting yourself in someone else's shoes and seeing the world from their perspective. Practicing empathy helps us build stronger relationships, resolve conflicts, and create a more compassionate world. In these scenarios, you'll have the opportunity to consider different situations and how others might feel.
These exercises are designed to help you develop your empathic skills by considering various perspectives and emotional responses. Remember, there's no single 'right' answer; the goal is to thoughtfully consider the feelings and experiences of others.
🧠 Part A: Vocabulary
Match the following terms with their correct definitions:
| Term |
Definition |
| 1. Empathy |
A. The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. |
| 2. Perspective |
B. The act of judging or evaluating a person or their actions. |
| 3. Compassion |
C. A particular way of considering something. |
| 4. Judgment |
D. Understanding or experiencing someone else's feelings. |
| 5. Sympathy |
E. Feeling of concern for someone who is suffering. |
✍️ Part B: Fill in the Blanks
Complete the following paragraph using the words provided (feelings, understand, perspective, situation, shoes).
When we try to __________ someone, we are trying to see the world from their __________. This means considering their __________ and how they might react to a particular __________. It's like walking in their __________.
🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking
Imagine a classmate is consistently late to school. What are three possible reasons for their lateness, and how could you show empathy towards them?