Buds Public School, Dubai

Class 5
Study Material
Moral Education
Date – 09/05/2022

Unit 1 - Intellectual and Emotional Empathy

Learning Objectives:
a) students consider the qualities of benevolence, empathy and generosity towards
others.
b) They explore situations that present moral dilemmas at home, at school and in the
community.
c) They discuss the definition of empathy and the ways we empathize with others.

Lesson 1 - Benevolence, Compassion and Generosity

Definitions:
1. Benevolence - Performing acts of kindness, generosity and mercy toward the needy on
a non-discriminatory basis.
2. Compassion - Willingness to help others and relieve their suffering.
3. Empathy - The ability to put yourself in another person’s shoes and feel what they are
feeling.
4. Generosity - Giving and being generous; freely providing material and moral support.

Question & Answer:

1. How did the street boys treat Khalil?
The children were cruel and bullied Khalil.

2. How did Karim treat Khalil?

Karim, the confectioner was kind and generous to him, and also offered to help
him to overcome his disability.

3. Discuss what society can do for bullied people like Khalil.

Society may suggest ways to protect people like Khalil from mistreatment.
Some possibilities include: educating children to treat others kindly; promoting
assertiveness and self-respect so that people like Khalil know their rights; promoting
tolerance; offering anti-bullying programs.