Talk About Kindness, Write About It
Discuss empathy in action — then tell a story of your own
First, a few words to say aloud. Then talk about what empathy looks like in action — and finally, write a short true (or imagined) story about a moment of kindness, the way the poem tells one.
Four words from the poem. Tap to hear; read aloud twice.
Write a short narrative (about 100–120 words) describing a real or imagined moment of kindness or compassion you witnessed or were part of — the way 'Nine Gold Medals' tells the story of one moment. Build to the moment of kindness, and end on its effect.
- ▸Build to the moment of kindness — set the scene and the stakes first.
- ▸Show the choice through ACTION, not explanation (let the deed speak).
- ▸Use one or two sharp sensory details to make it real.
- ▸End on the effect and meaning — your version of the 'standing ovation'.
Q1.In a kindness narrative, the best way to show a character's compassion is to:
First, a few words to say aloud. Then talk about what empathy looks like in action — and finally, write a short true (or imagined) story about a moment of kindness, the way the poem tells one.
Four words from the poem. Tap to hear; read aloud twice.
Write a short narrative (about 100–120 words) describing a real or imagined moment of kindness or compassion you witnessed or were part of — the way 'Nine Gold Medals' tells the story of one moment. Build to the moment of kindness, and end on its effect.
- ▸Build to the moment of kindness — set the scene and the stakes first.
- ▸Show the choice through ACTION, not explanation (let the deed speak).
- ▸Use one or two sharp sensory details to make it real.
- ▸End on the effect and meaning — your version of the 'standing ovation'.
Q1.In a kindness narrative, the best way to show a character's compassion is to: