It's possible to promote inclusion and empathy on the Internet—it just takes effort! Scholars read and discuss a short story about being a friend online. Then, pupils role-play appropriate ways to respond to hate within a digital community. 

Concepts

Digital Citizenship, empathy, communities, kindness, tolerance, respect, technology resources

Show More Show Less

Instructional Ideas

• Introduce the topic of communities with a short video
• Invite volunteers to share about a time when they were empathetic or inclusive toward others

Classroom Considerations

• Print handouts in advance 

Pros

• Provides links to additional resources for extended learning
• Includes measurable lesson objectives and essential questions

Cons

• None

Common Core

RI.4.2 RI.4.4 RI.4.7 RI.4.9 SL.4.1.a SL.4.1.b