1. What was the boy doing for the merchant?
Ans: The boy was fanning the merchant to provide him with relief from the heat.
2. Why did the fanning stop?
Ans: The fanning stopped because the servant boy became tired and fell asleep due to the heat.
3. What did the rich merchant do for the servant boy?
Ans: The rich merchant, Abdulla, picked up the fan and began fanning the boy when he saw that the boy had fallen asleep. He continued to fan the boy so that he could sleep better.
4. What does this tell us about the merchant?
Ans: This incident tells us that the merchant, Abdulla, is kind, understanding, and sympathetic. Instead of getting angry when the boy fell asleep, he took the initiative to fan the boy himself, showing empathy and concern for the boy's comfort.
1. What kind of people do you feel empathy for?
Ans: Answers may vary, but examples could include people who are sad, hurt, lonely, or facing challenges.
2. Who usually feels empathetic towards you? Why?
Ans: Answers may vary, but examples could include family members, friends, or teachers who understand one's feelings and offer support.
1. Here is a story in pictures about two girls who showed empathy. What do you think they are saying? Fill the bubbles with their words.
Ans: Answers will vary based on the pictures, but the focus should be on expressing empathy and understanding towards others.
2. Think of three people who need your empathy today. Make a card for each of them.
Ans: Do it yourself.
As you get older, you will understand more about the power and importance of empathy. You will see that people love empathetic people as they are kind, caring and helpful.
You can start practising right now! Read and discuss with the friend sitting next to you.
1. Pravin is a shy boy. All the big boys in class tease him. He has no friends. What can you do about it? Write two things you can do for Praveen.
Ans: a. Invite Pravin to join group activities or games, helping him feel included.
b. Talk to the big boys and ask them to stop teasing Pravin, explaining the impact on his feelings.
2. Prabha's grandmother died two days ago. She is looking tearful and sad. What can you do for her? Write two things you can do for Prabha.
Ans: a. Offer emotional support by spending time with Prabha, listening to her feelings, and expressing condolences.
b. Prepare a thoughtful card or gesture to show sympathy and let Prabha know you care about her loss.
1. What is the importance of understanding someone else's perspective? |
2. How can we develop the skill of seeing things from someone else's perspective? |
3. How does understanding someone else's perspective contribute to conflict resolution? |
4. Can understanding someone else's perspective improve teamwork and collaboration? |
5. What are some strategies for developing empathy and understanding towards others? |
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