Learning Compassion from Literature
Grade
Grade 1
UNIT
6
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Compassion
Unit 6, Lesson 1, “Learning Compassion from Literature,” reinforces the vocabulary word compassion. Students will learn the examples of compassion from a classic work of children’s literature. Additionally, students will create their own sentences that demonstrate their comprehension of the word compassion. Finally, students will practice their reading and conversation skills by sharing sentences with classmates.
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SUGGESTED TIME:
20 minutes
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Listen to a read aloud to reinforce understanding of English sentence structure, syntax, and grammar
- Spell, define, and give an example of compassion
- Compose sentences that demonstrate comprehension of the word compassion
- Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar in writing and speaking
- Practice reading and conversation skills by sharing sentences with classmates
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
- Stuffed animal or friend — the day before reading the book, tell each student to bring their favorite stuffed animal. Have a few extras on hand in case some students forget.
- Book: The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams or
- Video: Read aloud of The Velveteen Rabbit by Ninety Books (~7 min)
- Prohuman Grade 1 Unit 6 Worksheet 1: Learning Compassion From Literature
VOCABULARY:
- Compassion: I see when others are hurt or need help, and I try to help them.
ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET
CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET
LESSON PROCEDURE
Today we will learn about compassion.
- Write compassion on the board.
- Tell students that compassion means that we see when others are hurt or need help and we try to help them.
- Ask students to spell compassion on their worksheets.
- Read the book The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams video: Read aloud of The Velveteen Rabbit by Ninety Books (~7 min)
- Ask students what we learned from the book about compassion.
- Activity: have students sit in a circle and have each student introduce their stuffed animal, its name, and one thing they like about it.
- Ask students to complete the questions on their worksheets.
- Ask students to read their sentences to a partner.
GRADE 1 UNIT 6 WORKSHEET 1: LEARNING COMPASSION FROM LITERATURE
Compassion: I see when others are hurt or need help, and I try to help them.
Write the word compassion:
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ACTIVITY:
Write 1 sentence that explains how the book The Velveteen Rabbit showed what compassion means:
Write 1 sentence that explains a time when you showed compassion:
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