Character Education Compassion

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Character Education Mr. Anderson Character Trait Compassion

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Compassionate Definition

Being 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 Definition

Feeling 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 Definition

Being 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 Defined: Compassion means being kind and thoughtful towards others.