What is Empathy?

Mrs. Fields handed back Monday’s math test. Jacob said, “Finn, how did you do?” “I got a B,” Finn replied. “I got a perfect score!” Jacob told him. “My first A plus! I studied all weekend. I bet my mom will take me for ice cream to celebrate.” “Stop bragging, Jacob!” Finn yelled.

How would you feel if you got a 100/A+ on a test that you studied really hard for?

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Durrell threw a paper airplane at Mike. Mrs. Fields saw the paper airplane land on the floor in front of Mike’s desk. She thought Mike had thrown it. She made Mike clean the classroom before he could to go to recess. Durrell ran up to Mike at recess. He said, “I’m sorry I got you in trouble.” “Don’t talk to me, Durrell.” “I said I was sorry, Mike. Why are you being so mean to me?”

How would you feel if you got in trouble for something your friend did?

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Mrs. Fields said to Tina, “Suri’s best friend moved yesterday. Why don’t you see if she wants to hang out at recess?” Tina agreed. “Suri, do you want to play a game?” Tina asked. Suri shrugged. “If you want to.” Tina set up the game while Suri watched. “Are you going to help?” “I guess so,” Suri said. “So what are you doing over break?” Tina asked. Suri replied, “I don’t know.” Tina rolled her eyes. “Are you always this boring?”

How would you feel if your best friend moved away?

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“Hey, Meegan,” Valerie said. “Are you all packed for your trip?” “Yeeeees!” Meegan squealed as she hopped around her friend. “What is wrong with you?” Valerie asked. Meegan said, “Nothing!” But she kept hopping. Valerie started to walk away. “Where are you going?” Meegan asked between hops. “Come find me when you stop being weird,” Valerie told her.

How would you feel if you were going on a fun vacation?

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