Lesson Plan
Feelings in Words Lesson Plan
Teach emotional vocabulary in English and Portuguese, enabling the student to identify and express feelings effectively.
This lesson supports communication and social interaction skills by increasing the student's ability to express emotions in both languages.
Audience
ELL Student with Autism
Time
30 minutes
Approach
Interactive, bilingual, and multimodal activities.
Prep
Preparation and Review
5 minutes
- Review the Feelings in Words Lesson Plan for detailed objectives and steps.
- Familiarize yourself with the bilingual content in both English and Portuguese.
- Prepare any visual aids that may support emotion identification and discussion.
Step 1
Introduction and Engagement
5 minutes
- Greet the student and introduce the concept of emotional vocabulary.
- Explain that feelings will be expressed in both English and Portuguese (e.g., happy/contente, sad/triste).
- Use simple, clear language suitable for the student's language level.
Step 2
Interactive Learning
15 minutes
- Present the Slide Deck with images representing different emotions.
- Read through the Script aloud, pausing to ask the student to identify and name the emotions in both languages.
- Encourage the student to repeat the words and express which emotion they feel in a given scenario.
Step 3
Worksheet Activity and Wrap-up
5 minutes
- Hand out the Worksheet where the student matches images to emotion words in English and Portuguese.
- Review the student’s answers, reinforcing learning with praise and gentle corrections.
- Summarize the lesson by revisiting key emotional words in both languages.

Slide Deck
Feelings in Words
Emotional Vocabulary in English & Portuguese
This is the title slide. Introduce the lesson by explaining that the student will learn to express emotions in both English and Portuguese. Emphasize the importance of understanding and expressing feelings.
Happy / Contente
Illustration of a smiling face
Discuss the emotion 'Happy/Contente'. Point to the image and ask the student to say 'happy' in English and 'contente' in Portuguese. Explain a simple scenario: when you smile, you are happy.
Sad / Triste
Illustration of a frowning face
Introduce the emotion 'Sad/Triste'. Highlight the image of a sad face, encourage the student to repeat the words, and provide a simple scenario for context. Use clear, slow speech.
Angry / Bravo & Surprised / Surpreso
Images of expressions for anger and surprise
Present more complex emotions such as 'Angry/Bravo' and 'Surprised/Surpreso'. Ask the student to identify which face shows the emotion and then say both words in English and Portuguese.
Review & Practice
Let's review: Happy/Contente, Sad/Triste, Angry/Bravo, and Surprised/Surpreso
Use this slide to recap all the emotions covered. Encourage the student to name the feelings in both languages and ask simple questions to reinforce learning.

Script
Feelings in Words Script
Introduction and Engagement (5 minutes)
Teacher: "Hello! Today we are going to learn about feelings. We'll say them in English and Portuguese."
Teacher: "Hi! Hoje, vamos aprender sobre sentimentos. Nós vamos falar em inglês e português."
Teacher: "Let's start with a simple question: How are you feeling today?"
Teacher (pause to allow response): "Como você está se sentindo hoje?"
Interactive Learning (15 minutes)
Teacher: "Now, let’s look at our slide deck. Please look at the first slide."
Teacher (pointing to slide): "This is 'Feelings in Words.' Notice the title saying 'Emotional Vocabulary in English & Portuguese.'"
Teacher: "On the next slide, we have a smiling face. Can you say 'happy' for me in English?"
Teacher (after student's attempt): "Great! Now, can you say 'contente' in Portuguese?"
Teacher: "Remember, when you feel like smiling, you are happy / contente."
Teacher: "Now, let’s move to the next slide. This slide shows a sad face. Can you say 'sad' in English?"
Teacher (after student's attempt): "Excellent! And in Portuguese, we say 'triste.' Can you say it?"
Teacher: "Very good. When you feel like crying, you feel sad / triste."
Teacher: "Next, we have two emotions on the next slide: 'Angry' and 'Surprised.' First, look at the angry face. Can you say 'angry' in English?"
Teacher (waiting for response): "Now, say 'bravo' in Portuguese."
Teacher: "Great job! Now, look at the surprised face. What do you think it is called in English?"
Teacher (after student's attempt): "That’s right! And in Portuguese, we say 'surpreso.' Can you repeat it?"
Teacher: "When you're upset, you might feel angry / bravo, and when something unexpected happens, you might feel surprised / surpreso."
Teacher: "Let’s review all together. Can you tell me what these words mean? Happy / Contente, Sad / Triste, Angry / Bravo, and Surprised / Surpreso."
Teacher (engage with the student): "Please repeat each word after me slowly."
Worksheet Activity and Wrap-up (5 minutes)
Teacher: "Now, I have a worksheet for you. In this worksheet, you will match images of feelings to the words in English and Portuguese."
Teacher: "Agora, tenho uma folha de atividades para você. Nela, você vai combinar imagens de sentimentos com as palavras em inglês e português."
Teacher: "Take your time and when you finish, we will review your answers together."
Teacher (after student completes worksheet): "Let’s check your answers. If you are correct, that’s wonderful! If we need to try again, don’t worry; we’ll practice together."
Teacher: "Let's quickly review our words one more time: Happy / Contente, Sad / Triste, Angry / Bravo, and Surprised / Surpreso."
Teacher: "Great work today! Remember, you can always use these words to talk about your feelings in both English and Portuguese. Thank you for your effort!"
Teacher: "Bom trabalho hoje! Lembre-se, você pode sempre usar essas palavras para falar sobre seus sentimentos em inglês e português. Obrigado pela sua dedicação!"


Worksheet
Feelings in Words Worksheet
This worksheet will help you practice recognizing and writing emotional vocabulary in both English and Portuguese. Look at each picture and fill in the blanks with the correct words. Remember to write the English word first and then the Portuguese word.
Exercise 1: Matching Emotions
Below are several images representing different emotions. For each image, write the name of the emotion in English and the corresponding word in Portuguese.
1. Smiling Face (Happy / Contente)
English: ________________________
Portuguese: ________________________
2. Frowning Face (Sad / Triste)
English: ________________________
Portuguese: ________________________
3. Angry Face (Angry / Bravo)
English: ________________________
Portuguese: ________________________
4. Surprised Face (Surprised / Surpreso)
English: ________________________
Portuguese: ________________________
Exercise 2: Sentence Formation
Fill in the blanks in the sentences below using the correct emotion words. Write the English word first and then the Portuguese word in parentheses.
- When Jane receives a gift, she feels _______ (_______).
- After watching the sad movie, Tom felt very _______ (_______).
- When someone is mean to her, Maria becomes _______ (_______).
- When the surprise party started, everyone was _______ (_______).
Exercise 3: Draw and Describe
Choose one of the emotions from the list and draw a picture that shows that emotion. Then write a short sentence describing a time when you felt this emotion. Write the sentence in both English and Portuguese.
English: ______________________________________________________
Portuguese: ______________________________________________________
Good luck and have fun practicing your emotional vocabulary!


Slide Deck
Advanced Feelings in Words
Explore More Complex Emotional Vocabulary in English & Portuguese
This is the title slide. Introduce the advanced emotional vocabulary. Explain that these are additional feelings to express more complex emotions in both English and Portuguese.
Anxious / Ansioso
Illustration of a worried face
Discuss the emotion 'Anxious/Ansioso'. Point to the image and ask the student to repeat the words. Explain a scenario like feeling nervous before an important event.
Excited / Animado
Illustration of an excited face
Highlight the emotion 'Excited/Animado'. Use an image of a cheerful face and describe a scenario such as anticipating a fun event. Ask the student to repeat the vocabulary.
Frustrated / Frustrado
Illustration of a frustrated face
Introduce 'Frustrated/Frustrado'. Show an image that clearly indicates frustration. Encourage the student to describe a time when they felt frustrated using the new words.
Confused / Confuso
Illustration of a confused face
Present the emotion 'Confused/Confuso'. Show an image of a puzzled expression. Explain a typical situation where one might feel confused, and ask the student to repeat the vocabulary.
Review & Practice Advanced Emotions
Anxious/Ansioso, Excited/Animado, Frustrated/Frustrado, Confused/Confuso
Use this slide to review all the advanced emotional vocabulary. Ask the student to name the emotion in both English and Portuguese, reinforcing pronunciation and usage.

Script
Advanced Feelings in Words Script
Introduction and Engagement (5 minutes)
Teacher: "Hello again! Today we'll explore some more advanced feelings. We'll learn these words in English and Portuguese too."
Teacher: "Olá novamente! Hoje vamos explorar alguns sentimentos mais avançados. Vamos aprender essas palavras em inglês e português também."
Teacher: "Before we begin, can you tell me one feeling you experienced this week?"
Teacher (pause for response): "Antes de começarmos, você pode me dizer um sentimento que você experimentou esta semana?"
Introducing Advanced Vocabulary (10 minutes)
Teacher: "Let's look at our advanced slide deck. Please look at the first slide."
Teacher (pointing to slide): "This is 'Advanced Feelings in Words'. Today, we will learn feelings like anxious, excited, frustrated, and confused."
Teacher: "Agora, olhe para o primeiro slide: 'Advanced Feelings in Words'. Hoje, vamos aprender sentimentos como 'anxious', 'excited', 'frustrated' e 'confused'."
Teacher: "First, look at this slide that shows a worried face. Can you say 'anxious' in English?"
Teacher (after student response): "Great! And in Portuguese, we say 'ansioso'. Can you repeat after me?"
Teacher: "Excellent. For example, you might feel anxious before a big test."
Teacher: "Excelente. Por exemplo, você pode se sentir ansioso antes de uma prova importante."
Teacher: "Now, look at the next slide. This face looks very cheerful. What word describes that feeling in English?"
Teacher (waiting for response): "Wonderful! In Portuguese, we say 'excited' is 'animado'. Please repeat with me: excited / animado."
Teacher: "Imagine you're excited because you're going to a fun place."
Teacher: "Imagine que você está animado porque vai para um lugar divertido."
Teacher: "Next, this slide shows someone looking upset. What word do we use in English?"
Teacher (after response): "Yes, that's 'frustrated'. In Portuguese, we say 'frustrado'. Let's repeat: frustrated / frustrado."
Teacher: "For example, you might feel frustrated if something doesn't work the way you expected."
Teacher: "Por exemplo, você pode se sentir frustrado se algo não funcionar como você esperava."
Teacher: "Lastly, look at this slide with a puzzled expression. What word can we use in English?"
Teacher (after response): "Right! 'Confused' in English, and in Portuguese we say 'confuso'. Repeat after me: confused / confuso."
Teacher: "Sometimes, you might feel confused when you learn something new."
Teacher: "Às vezes, você pode se sentir confuso quando aprende algo novo."
Review and Practice (5 minutes)
Teacher: "Let's review all the advanced emotions together. Can you say: anxious / ansioso, excited / animado, frustrated / frustrado, and confused / confuso?"
Teacher (encourage repetition from student): "Vamos revisar juntos: anxious / ansioso, excited / animado, frustrated / frustrado, confused / confuso. Please say them with me slowly."
Teacher: "Great job! Now, I want you to think about a time when you felt one of these emotions. Can you share which feeling it was and why?"
Teacher: "Ótimo trabalho! Agora, quero que pense em um momento em que você sentiu um desses sentimentos. Você pode compartilhar qual sentimento foi e por quê?"
Teacher: "Thank you for sharing. Remember, it's okay to feel different emotions. Each word helps us explain how we feel."
Teacher: "Obrigado por compartilhar. Lembre-se, é normal sentir emoções diferentes. Cada palavra nos ajuda a explicar como nos sentimos."
Teacher: "Well done today! Keep practicing these words, and you'll continue to express yourself better in both English and Portuguese."
Teacher: "Muito bem hoje! Continue praticando essas palavras, e você continuará a se expressar melhor em inglês e português."


Worksheet
Advanced Feelings in Words Worksheet
This worksheet is designed to help you practice and use advanced emotional vocabulary in both English and Portuguese. Read each exercise carefully and fill in the blanks or answer the prompts with the correct words.
Exercise 1: Vocabulary Match
Below are several images representing different advanced emotions. For each image, write the name of the emotion in English and the corresponding word in Portuguese.
1. Worried Face (Anxious / Ansioso)
English: ________________________
Portuguese: ________________________
2. Cheerful Face (Excited / Animado)
English: ________________________
Portuguese: ________________________
3. Upset Face (Frustrated / Frustrado)
English: ________________________
Portuguese: ________________________
4. Puzzled Face (Confused / Confuso)
English: ________________________
Portuguese: ________________________
Exercise 2: Sentence Completion
Fill in the blanks in the sentences below using the appropriate advanced emotion words. Write the English word first and then the Portuguese word in parentheses.
- Before a big exam, I often feel _______ (_______).
- When I hear my favorite music, I feel very _______ (_______).
- When my project doesn't work as planned, I feel _______ (_______).
- Sometimes, when I see a confusing problem, I feel _______ (_______).
Exercise 3: Contextual Writing
Choose one of the advanced emotions from the list and write a short paragraph describing a situation where you felt that way. Make sure your paragraph has a clear beginning, middle, and end. Write the paragraph in both English and Portuguese. Use the following space to write your answers:
In English:
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Em Português:
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
Exercise 4: Reflection
Reflect on the following questions and answer in complete sentences, first in English and then in Portuguese. Write your responses below each question:
- Why is it important to understand advanced emotions?
English: __________________________________________________
Portuguese: _________________________________________________
- How can knowing these emotions help you in daily life?
English: __________________________________________________
Portuguese: _________________________________________________
Good luck and enjoy the practice!

