Emotions Unlocked

Sidney Patricia Dinn

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Emotions Unlocked

Understand Emotions

This lesson aims to help 6th-grade students understand emotions through engaging activities and discussions. By exploring emotions, students will learn to identify and express their feelings, which is crucial for their social and emotional development. The lesson incorporates game-based learning, collaborative discussions, and a video to provide a comprehensive understanding of emotions.

Audience

6th Grade

Time

45 minutes

Approach

Game-Based Learning, Blended Learning, Collaborative Learning

Materials

Video: Understanding Your Emotions, Worksheet: Emotions Exploration, Exit Ticket: Emotions Reflection, Discussion Questions, and Activity Materials: Emotion Cards

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on what emotions are and why they are important.
Introduce the lesson objective: to understand and express emotions effectively.

Step 2

Video Viewing

5 mins

Show the video Understanding Your Emotions.
Ask students to note down any new insights or questions they have about emotions.

Step 3

Group Activity: Emotion Cards

15 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Provide each group with a set of emotion cards.
Instruct students to pick a card and act out the emotion without speaking, while others guess the emotion.
Discuss how different emotions can be expressed and recognized.

Step 4

Worksheet Completion

10 mins

Distribute the 'Emotions Exploration' worksheet.
Have students complete the worksheet individually, reflecting on their own emotions and how they express them.

Step 5

Class Discussion

5 mins

Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about emotions.
Encourage students to share their thoughts and experiences.

Step 6

Closure and Exit Ticket

5 mins

Summarize the key points of the lesson.
Distribute the 'Emotions Reflection' exit ticket for students to complete.
Collect exit tickets to assess understanding.

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Worksheet

Emotions Exploration Worksheet

This worksheet helps students reflect on their emotions and how they express them.

List three emotions you felt today and describe what caused them.

Think about different times of the day and what you were doing.

Choose one emotion and describe how you expressed it.

Consider your facial expressions, body language, and words.

Why is it important to understand your emotions?

Think about how emotions affect your actions and relationships.

Quiz

Emotions Reflection Exit Ticket

Discussion

Emotions Discussion Questions

These questions guide a class discussion on understanding and expressing emotions.

What are some common emotions you experience?

Encourage students to think about both positive and negative emotions.

How do you usually express your emotions?

Discuss different ways emotions can be expressed, such as through words, actions, or art.

Why do you think it's important to talk about emotions?

Highlight the role of emotions in communication and relationships.