Exploring Emotions

Natica Jones

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Exploring Emotions

Identify and articulate emotions

This lesson helps students identify and articulate their emotions through interactive activities and group discussions. By improving emotional intelligence and empathy, students can better understand themselves and their peers, leading to a more supportive classroom environment.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Identify and articulate emotions

Materials

Post-it notes, Pens, Discussion Guide, and Emotion Worksheet

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Begin with a brief introduction about the importance of understanding emotions.
Explain how emotions affect our interactions and decision-making.

Step 2

Group Activity: Emotion Charades

10 mins

Divide students into small groups.
Each group acts out an emotion without speaking, while others guess the emotion.
Discuss how body language and facial expressions convey emotions.

Step 3

Discussion: Understanding Emotions

10 mins

Use the Discussion Guide to facilitate a conversation about different emotions.
Encourage students to share personal experiences and how they dealt with their emotions.

Step 4

Worksheet Activity: Emotion Mapping

15 mins

Distribute the Emotion Worksheet.
Ask students to write down different emotions they have felt and describe situations where they experienced them.
Encourage students to think about how they managed those emotions.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the key points discussed in the lesson.
Encourage students to practice identifying and articulating their emotions in daily life.

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Discussion

Understanding Emotions Discussion

A guided discussion to help students explore and articulate their emotions.

What are some common emotions you experience daily?

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 is it important to understand and articulate your emotions?

Highlight the benefits of emotional awareness, such as improved communication and relationships.

Worksheet

Emotion Mapping Worksheet

A worksheet to help students identify and articulate their emotions through specific scenarios.

List three emotions you felt this week and describe the situations that caused them.

Think about different settings like school, home, or with friends.

Choose one emotion and explain how you managed it.

Consider if you talked to someone, took deep breaths, or used another strategy.