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This middle school lesson uses Gym Class Zero – Chapter 2: A Glimmer of Hope to teach empathy and friendship by exploring how Chase shows kindness toward Emily. Students engage in paired reading, role-play welcoming a new student, and collaborate to create a “Friendship Toolkit” of strategies like listening, inviting others, and showing respect. Through reflection and discussion, they learn that empathy and small acts of kindness can spark meaningful relationships. Assessment focuses on participation, contributions, and reflections, with an optional journal extension on welcoming new classmates.
This middle school lesson uses Gym Class Zero – Chapter 2: A Glimmer of Hope to teach empathy and friendship by exploring how Chase shows kindness toward Emily. Students engage in paired reading, role-play welcoming a new student, and collaborate to create a “Friendship Toolkit” of strategies like listening, inviting others, and showing respect. Through reflection and discussion, they learn that empathy and small acts of kindness can spark meaningful relationships. Assessment focuses on participation, contributions, and reflections, with an optional journal extension on welcoming new classmates.