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Kindergarten

Lesson

3

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Learning Compassion From a Nonfiction Text

Lesson
3
:

Learning Compassion From a Nonfiction Text

Grade

Kindergarten

UNIT

6

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Compassion

Last Updated:

June 4, 2025

Unit 6, Lesson 3, “Learning Compassion from a Nonfiction Text,” reinforces the vocabulary word compassion. Students will learn examples of compassion from a nonfiction text by listening to a read aloud. Also, students will develop their reading skills by reading the text aloud to a partner. Finally, students will practice their writing skills by copying a sentence about compassion.

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SUGGESTED TIME:

20 minutes

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LEARNING OUTCOMES:

  • Listen to a read aloud to reinforce understanding of English sentence structure, syntax, and grammar
  • Spell, define, and give an example of compassion
  • Correctly copy a sentence about compassion
  • Demonstrate understanding of standard English sentence structure and grammar in writing and speaking 
  • Practice reading and conversation skills by sharing sentences with classmates

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REQUIRED MATERIALS:

  • Prohuman Kindergarten Unit 6 Worksheet 3: Learning Compassion from a Nonfiction TextProhuman Kindergarten Unit 5 Worksheet 4: Writing About Courage

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VOCABULARY:

  • Compassion: I see when others are hurt or need help, and I try to help them.

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ELA COMMON CORE STANDARDS MET

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.K.1

With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.2

With prompting and support, identify the main topic and retell key details of a text.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.3

With prompting and support, describe the connection between two individuals, events, ideas, or pieces of information in a text

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.4

Ask and answer questions about unknown words in a text.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.K.10

Actively engage in group reading activities with purpose and understanding

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1

Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.1.A

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others and taking turns speaking about the topics and texts under discussion).

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.K.1.A

Print many upper- and lowercase letters.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.2

Confirm understanding of a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media by asking and answering questions about key details and requesting clarification if something is not understood.

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CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.K.6

Speak audibly and express thoughts, feelings, and ideas clearly.

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CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL (CSED) NATIONAL STANDARDS MET

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Moral Character A

Know, understand, and practice the character strengths of honesty and integrity, caring and compassion, gratitude, and the courage to take initiative

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Self-Awareness A2

Identify personal strengths (e.g., honesty, curiosity, listening)

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Social-Awareness A3

Demonstrate the ability to listen carefully and intentionally to others

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Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 1

Initiate and engage in conversation and social interactions with classmates, peers, and adults

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Interpersonal/ Relationship Skills 7

Play games and appropriately participate in small group classroom activities

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Responsible and Ethical Decision-Making 1

Describe a rule or principle that everyone should strive to live by (e.g., be kind, be honest, try your best)

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LESSON PROCEDURE

  1. Write compassion on the board.
  2. Ask students to spell compassion on their worksheets.
  3. Read the nonfiction text on the worksheet.
  4. Ask students what is the main topic of the text.
  5. Ask students what are the key details of the text.
  6. Ask students what is the relationship between compassion, students, playground, and home.
  7. Have students take turns reading the nonfiction text to a partner. 
  8. Have students copy the sentence on the worksheet.

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KINDERGARTEN UNIT 6 WORKSHEET 3: LEARNING COMPASSION FROM A NONFICTION TEXT

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Compassion I see when others are hurt or need help, and I try to help them.

I can show compassion on the playground. If other students are not being nice to one of the students, I can show compassion by being nice and playing with that student.

I can show compassion at home. If someone is sad, I can ask them how I can help them.

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ACTIVITY:

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Write the word compassion: 

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Write this sentence about compassion: 

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I can show compassion at home. If someone is sad, I can ask them how I can help them. 

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