Learning Objectives
The student must learn how to:
Describe one’s feeling when showing concern for others.
Discuss ways of showing concern for others.
State the importance of doing good to others.
Demonstrate actions and activities showing concern for others.
Demonstrate good deeds for others.
Solve problems to show concern to the people in school and the community.
Success Criteria
The students should know how to:
Describe one’s feeling when showing concern for others.
Discuss ways of showing concern for others.
State the importance of doing good to others.
Demonstrate actions and activities showing concern for others.
Demonstrate good deeds for others.
Solve problems to show concern to the people in school and the community.
Discussion
Mirror with a Malfunction
Pedro Pablo Sacristan
There was once a boy who was very rich and clever. He
practically had everything a boy could ever want, so he was only
interested in the most rare and curious of objects. This happened to
him in relation to a very old mirror, and he convinced his parents to
buy it from a mysterious old man. When the mirror arrived home, the
boy went to see his reflection in it. His face looked very sad indeed.
He tried smiling and making funny faces, but his reflection continued
with its sad expression.
Surprised, the boy went off to buy sweets. He came home as
happy as can be, to look in the mirror, but his image was still sad-
looking. He bought all kinds of toys and old junk, but forever looked
sad in that mirror. Fed up, the boy stuck the mirror off in a corner.
“Crikey, what a terrible mirror! It’s the first time I’ve seen a mirror
that didn’t work properly!”
That same afternoon he went into the street to play and to buy
a few toys, but on his way to the park he saw a little boy who was
crying his heart out. The boy was crying so much, and looked so
lonely, that the rich boy went over to help him and to see what had
happened. The little one told him that he had lost his parents.
Together the two boys set off in search of them. As the little boy
wouldn’t stop crying, the rich boy spent his money on buying him
sweets to cheer him up. Finally, after much walking, they found his
parents who were out looking for him, very worried.
The rich boy said goodbye, and walked off towards the park.
But, seeing the time, he decided to turn around and head for home,
without having been able to play, without toys, and without money. At
home, he went to his room, and noticed a shining light in the corner;
the same corner he had left the mirror in. Seeing this, he went over
to the mirror, and realized that the light was coming from his own
body, so radiant with happiness he had become.
And so he understood the mystery of that mirror, the only mirror
which could faithfully reflect the true joy of its owner. He realized it
was true; he felt genuinely happy at having helped that little boy.
And since then, each morning when he looked in that mirror and
failed to see a special shine, he already knew what he had to do to
bring it back.
When a person cares for someone, he or she is showing
concern. He or she is sensitive to the needs of others and this will
help him or her show affection and compassion.
If a child shows little concern for others, it maybe because he
or she cannot feel the love, affection, and appreciation within the
family. This neglect may lead to the child’s continued failure to
discriminate wisely.
A person has concern for others if:
1. he or she is ready to listen to someone who is in need. When
someone is feeling down or upset, the person asks him or her
if he or she needs help.
2. he or she knows how to appreciate people in his or her life
like his or her family, classmates, friends, and people in the
community.
3. he or she knows how to treat people with respect. People
should feel comfortable in his or her presence.
4. he or she is generous. Being selfish must be completely out
in his or her everyday life. He or she is thinking of how to help
others instead of worrying about himself or herself.
5. he or she can feel others’ emotions. This is one way of seeing
and reaching out to others so their needs can be met.
We can say/ask the following to show concern to a person :
1. Is there anything I can do to help?
2. Do you need a shoulder to cry on?
3. Why are you sad?
4. Remember, I am here to help you.
5. Are you all right?
6. Good luck in your examinations.
7. I know exactly how you feel.
8. I want to make sure that you are comfortable.
Cross Curricular Link
Showing concern for others.
Real Life Application
Learning how to show concern for others will help kids increase their overall sense of belonging, purpose, and identity. It will also make them happy. Helping others is fulfilling, and it has the power to make us happier and better people.
Evaluation
Answer the following questions. Circle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. How did the rich boy look when he saw his reflection in the
mirror?
a. His face looked very sad.
b. His face looked very happy.
2. Why did the rich boy still look sad even if he has bought all
kinds of toys?
a. He always looks very sad every time he sees his face in the mirror.
b. He has no friends to play with.
3. Why was the little boy crying?
a. He lost his parents.
b. He was hungry.
4. When he saw a little boy crying, what did the rich boy do?
a. The rich boy went to the little boy who was crying to see
what happened to him.
b. The rich boy went to the little boy to help him.
5. When the rich boy helped the little boy, what core values did
he demonstrate?
a. He showed appreciation.
b. He showed concern to the little boy.
6. What is the meaning of showing concern?
a. Concern is caring for someone who needs help.
b. Concern is worrying about oneself.
7. Is there any situation in your life where you experienced
showing concern to someone who needs your help? If yes,
please state briefly. Write your answer on the lines provided.
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8. How does it feel to show concern for other people?
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9. How do you show concern for your:
a. family?
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b. friends?
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c. classmates?
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d. teachers?
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e. community?
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