Emotion Superhero

Bryan Lefcourt

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Emotion Superhero

Explore Emotional Intelligence

In this imaginative lesson, students will design their own superheroes based on different emotions, reflecting on how these emotions can be used in positive ways. This creative lesson helps students explore emotional intelligence and supports self-awareness by encouraging them to think about how emotions influence actions and decisions.

Audience

Grade 4 Students

Time

40 minutes

Approach

Explore Emotional Intelligence

Materials

Paper, Colored pencils or markers, Emotion Superhero Worksheet, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Begin by asking students what they know about superheroes and their powers.
Introduce the concept of emotions as powerful tools that can be used positively.
Explain that today they will create their own 'Emotion Superhero'.

Step 2

Designing Emotion Superheroes

20 minutes

Distribute the 'Emotion Superhero Worksheet' to each student.
Instruct students to choose an emotion and design a superhero that embodies that emotion.
Encourage creativity in drawing and naming their superhero.
Ask students to think about how their superhero uses their emotion as a power for good.

Step 3

Sharing and Discussion

10 minutes

Have students share their superheroes with the class or in small groups.
Use the 'Discussion Questions' to guide a conversation about how different emotions can be powerful and positive.
Encourage students to reflect on how they can use their own emotions positively.

Step 4

Closure

5 minutes

Summarize the key points discussed about emotions and their positive uses.
Encourage students to think about how they can be 'Emotion Superheroes' in their own lives.
Thank students for their creativity and participation.

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Worksheet

Emotion Superhero Worksheet

This worksheet guides students in designing their own superhero based on a chosen emotion. It includes prompts to help them think about how the emotion can be used positively.

Choose an emotion and draw your superhero.

What is your superhero's name?

How does your superhero use their emotion as a power for good?

Discussion

Emotion Superhero Discussion

This discussion helps students reflect on the emotions they chose and how these emotions can be used positively.

What emotion did you choose for your superhero and why?

Encourage students to share their thought process and the reasons behind their choice.

How can emotions be powerful tools in real life?

Guide students to think about real-life situations where emotions can be used positively.

What did you learn about emotions from this activity?

Help students reflect on their learning and understanding of emotional intelligence.