Lesson Plan
Emotion Detectives
Students will learn to identify and name emotions they experience and connect them to everyday situations by discussing feelings, analyzing scenarios, and completing a worksheet.
Building emotional literacy helps students recognize and communicate their feelings, supports self-regulation, and fosters empathy and healthy peer relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction
10 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
7 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
5 minutes
Step 5
Closing
3 minutes
Step 6
Accommodations
Throughout Lesson

Slide Deck
Emotion Detectives
Warm-Up: Share a Feeling
What Is an Emotion?
Common Emotions
Naming Emotions & Triggers
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Scenario 3
Independent Practice
Closing & Review

Script


Worksheet


Quiz
Emotion Detection Quiz
