Character Education Mr. Anderson Character Trait Compassion

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Character EducationMr. AndersonCharacter
TraitCompassion
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Compassionate DefinitionBeing genuinely
concerned for the welfare of others.
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Compassionate Example

• A person who is compassionate is ethical and
  genuinely concerned with the welfare of other
  people.

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Compassionate Example

• A person who is compassionate shows that he/she
  cares about other people.

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Empathetic DefinitionFeeling an emotional
response to the pain and pleasure of others.
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Empathetic Example

• A person who is empathetic feels an emotional
  response to the pain and the pleasure of other
  people.

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Empathetic Example

• A person who is empathetic has a generous spirit
  toward other people.

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Consideration DefinitionBeing kind, loving,
and sensitive to others.
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Consideration Example

• A considerate person is kind and loving.

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Consideration Example

• A considerate person is sensitive to the needs of
  other people and helps people in need.

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Compassionate Words

• Sympathetic
• Empathetic
• Feelings
• Concerned
• Kind

• Kindly
• Kindhearted
• Considerate
• Caring
• Gentle
• Benevolent

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The Lion and the Shepherd-Aesop
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Discussion Questions for The Lion and the
Shepherd

• Why do you think the shepherd helped the lion?
• Can a person feel the emotions that someone else
  is feeling?
• What does it mean to have empathy for someone?
• If you are empathetic with a person, how does
  that make him feel?
• With what person do you empathize the most?

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Compassion DefinedCompassion means being kind
and thoughtful towards others.
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