Sharing Opinion Pieces About Compassion

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 5 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

Pose and respond to specific questions by making comments that contribute to the discussion and elaborate on the remarks of others.

Review the key ideas expressed and draw conclusions in light of information and knowledge gained from the discussions.

Summarize the points a speaker makes and explain how each claim is supported by reasons and evidence.

Report on a topic or text or present an opinion, sequencing ideas logically and using appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details to support main ideas or themes; speak clearly at an understandable pace.

Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.

With guidance and support from peers and adults, develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach.

Offer examples of caring and compassionate behaviors (at home, in school, in the community)

Provide an example of a friend or role model who “stood up” for what he or she thought was wrong or unfair

Provide an example of a friend or role model who demonstrates caring and compassion

Demonstrate the ability to analyze data, facts, and information

Understand the idea of fairness and the consequences of not being fair, as it relates to breaking rules, playing favorites, or taking advantage of others

Explain why it is important for everyone to serve and contribute to their family, school, community, nation, globally

Describe how a role model exemplifies fairness

Describe how a role model volunteers and contributes to the common good

Recognize examples of stereotyping, discrimination and prejudice

Explain a time when you put yourself in “someone else’s shoes” in order to understand their perspective and point of view

Explain what empathy means (e.g., the ability to sympathetically understand and personally identify with the emotional states, needs and feelings of others)

Understand and recognize the characteristics of healthy relationships (e.g., honesty, compromising, sharing, encouragement)

Understand and recognize the characteristics of unhealthy relationships (e.g., hostility, intimidation, hitting)

Explain the ways in which you use and practice your personal strengths (e.g., your willingness to help others, your positivity)