Using Fiction to Teach Empathy

[Kimberly]

Hello Authors/Readers,

I am a guest today on Blogging Authors. Feel free to stop by and read my article, "Using Fiction to Teach Empathy." Cheers!

http://www.bloggingauthors.com/bloggi...

[L.]

I am a teacher, too, Kimberly, but at the high school level. As you said, teaching empathy is important in every grade, and it doesn't take much to incorporate it into the classroom. Role model it, discuss the actions of characters (as noted in your post that I just read), and encourage it. Thanks for the reminder, and thank you for challenging teachers to include it in their curriculum.

[Kimberly]

Thanks for the message, L.!!! I used to teach high school, too. What are your favorite books to teach? Kimberly :-)

[L.]

Kimberly wrote: "Thanks for the message, L.!!! I used to teach high school, too. What are your favorite books to teach? Kimberly :-)"

I teach a lot of the standards, but To Kill a Mockingbird, Grendel, and Ender's Game are probably my favorites.

Elldee

[Kimberly]

Mark wrote: "Aha YES Kimberly! "Empathy, tolerance, and respect are not just throwaway words. Creating an environment that is caring and safe should be as paramount as learning the story elements of plot, cha..."

Right on, Mark!! Kimberly :-)