Lesson Plan
EQ Strategy Guide
Students will apply emotion-regulation strategies—like perspective‐taking and tone monitoring—to enact empathetic, professional communication in workplace role‐play exchanges.
Effective emotional regulation and empathetic listening build the real‐world communication skills students need for success in college, careers, and relationships. This lesson helps teens manage reactions and convey respect under pressure.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up: Emoji Mood Match
5 minutes
Step 2
Direct Instruction: Regulation Techniques
10 minutes
Step 3
Model & Discuss: De-Escalation Demo
10 minutes
Step 4
Role-Play Relay: Practice Scenarios
15 minutes
Step 5
Exit Ticket: Strategy Commitment
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Feelings to Feedback: Emotional Regulation Strategies
Objectives
Strategy 1: Perspective-Taking
Strategy 2: Labeling Emotions
Strategy 3: Tone Monitoring
Strategy 4: Pause Techniques
Interactive Prompt
Practice Scenario
Closing & Reflection

Warm Up


Activity


Worksheet

