1. Guidance
- Download and read the Why do people forgive? – Instructions document.
- Read the learning outcomes and then scroll down to access the learning materials.
- Please note that the lesson plans should be delivered in sequence.
2. Learning outcomes
Students will be able to:
- explain why people choose to forgive others
- describe the personal experiences of two individuals and their journeys towards forgiveness
- explain how compassion and empathy can affect people’s actions
- differentiate between cycles of revenge and forgiveness
Lesson Plans
Lesson 1: The impact of forgiveness
Lesson objectives:
- To be able to explain why people choose to forgive others.
- To be able to explain the personal experience of an individual and their journey towards forgiveness.
Key vocabulary:
- condone, justification, forgive, contemplation, vengeance
Mary Foley’s story:
Lesson 2: Can compassion for an offender influence your decision to forgive?
Lesson objectives:
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- To be able to explain a personal experience of forgiveness.
- To be able to explain how empathy and compassion can influence people’s actions.
Key vocabulary:
- empathy, compassion
Lesson 3: A cycle of forgiveness
Lesson objectives:
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- To be able to explain the key experiences of someone’s journey towards forgiveness.
- To be able to explain the cycles of forgiveness and revenge.
Key vocabulary:
- remorse, empathy, pardon, revenge