Grades 5-6: Week Two
Let me in
This week’s set of learning experiences focuses on social belonging, decision-making, and how we can take notice of how the other people we are with everyday are feeling; especially if they are feeling left out.
This week’s set of learning experiences focuses on social belonging, decision-making, and how we can take notice of how the other people we are with everyday are feeling; especially if they are feeling left out.
Watch the video introduction and lesson by David Levine, Director of the Teaching Empathy Institute.
Listen to the introduction and story of how David came to write the song Let Me In.
After listening to the introduction, listen to the song and answer the following questions:
Download: Let Me In lyric sheet
This is a story about two boys: Howard Gray and Lee Domann.
Part 1. Listen to the story
Part 2. After listening please complete the following assignment:
Today you have three options for reflective writing. Please choose one of the following:
Imagine what happened to Howard later on in life? Write down some adjectives that describe his life experience.
After writing down your thoughts, watch the following video.
After watching the video, what did you notice?
What surprised you?
What will you remember from our lessons this week?