Empathy

True/False

100

Empathy means understanding and sharing the feelings of others.

True.

200

Respecting others is a good way to show empathy.

True.

300

Telling someone to "get over it" is a good way to show empathy.

False.

400

When your friend is upset, it is important to tell them their feelings don't matter.

False.

Classroom

100

Savannah dropped her High School Musical yearbook and the Troy Bolton page ripped.  How do you think she is feeling?

Sad / Angry

200

Adam got a perfect score on his paper and received 2 yellow tickets.  How do you think he is feeling?

Excited / Happy

300

Kate is crying and you don't know why.  How can you show Kate empathy?

Ask him what is wrong, ask him if he is okay, etc.

400

Adrian fell and hurt his leg.  How can you show Adrian empathy?

Help Adrian up, ask him if he is okay, ask what you can do to help, etc.

Gym

100

Austin hit a home-run when playing baseball.  How do you think Austin feels?

Excited / Happy.

200

Quentin got hit in the head with a basketball.  How do you think Quentin is feeling?

hurt / sad

300

Deija won the race in gym.  How can you show Deija empathy?

Tell her "good job!" or "congratulations!"

400

Quentin tripped and fell in gym.  How can you show him empathy?

Help him stand up, ask him if he is hurt.

Bus

100

You get on the bus for the first day of high school.  How are you feeling?

Shy, nervous, excited, happy, etc.

200

The bus had a flat tire and everyone had to wait for a new one to come.  How do you think the students are feeling?

Sad, nervous, bored, etc.

300

The bus driver announced that there is a new student riding the bus. How can you show that new student empathy?

Introduce yourself, ask if they want to sit with you.

400

Caleb is having a hard time putting on his seat belt.  How can you show him empathy?

Ask him if you can help!

Home

100

Conan did the dishes all by himself.  How do you think Conan feels?

Proud / Happy

200

Noah keeps closing his eyes while watching The Wiggles.  How do you think Noah is feeling?

Sleepy / tired

300

Your little brother accidentally broke your Xbox controller.  You yell at him and he starts to cry.  How can you show him empathy?

Apologize for blowing up, tell him it is okay, etc.

400

Your mom said company is coming over and she is stressed about all the work that needs to be done around the house.  How can you show your mom empathy?

Offer to help clean, cook, etc.