The Emotion Weather Report

Misty Nedberg

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

The Emotion Weather Report

Promote emotional literacy

In this lesson, students will create 'weather reports' to reflect their current emotional states. This creative exercise encourages emotional literacy and provides a platform for students to express themselves and support their peers. By using weather as a metaphor, students can explore and articulate their feelings in a relatable and imaginative way, fostering a supportive classroom environment.

Audience

6th Grade Students

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Promote emotional literacy

Materials

Post-it notes, Markers, Whiteboard, and Discussion Questions

Step 1

Introduction to Emotional Literacy

5 mins

Begin with a brief discussion on emotions and why it's important to understand and express them.
Introduce the concept of using weather as a metaphor for emotions (e.g., sunny for happy, stormy for angry, cloudy for confused, windy for anxious).
Provide examples and ask students to brainstorm other weather conditions that could represent different emotions.

Step 2

Creating Emotion Weather Reports

15 mins

Distribute post-it notes and markers to each student.
Ask students to think about their current emotional state and choose a weather condition that represents it.
Instruct students to draw or write their 'weather report' on the post-it note, including a brief description of why they chose that weather condition.
Encourage creativity by suggesting they add elements like temperature or wind speed to further describe their emotions.

Step 3

Sharing and Discussion

10 mins

Invite students to share their weather reports with the class.
Use the discussion questions to facilitate a conversation about how different emotions can be expressed and understood.
Encourage students to listen actively and respectfully to their peers' reports, fostering a supportive environment.

Step 4

Closure and Reflection

5 mins

Summarize the key points discussed, highlighting the importance of emotional literacy.
Encourage students to reflect on how they can use this exercise in their daily lives to better understand and communicate their emotions.
Ask students to think of one new way they might express their emotions using a weather metaphor in the future.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions for Emotion Weather

These questions will guide the discussion after students share their weather reports, helping them explore emotional expression and understanding.

What weather did you choose to represent your emotion and why?

Encourage students to explain their choice and relate it to their feelings. Ask follow-up questions to deepen their explanation.

How can understanding your emotions help you in daily life?

Discuss the importance of emotional awareness and its impact on decision-making and relationships. Provide examples of situations where emotional literacy is beneficial.

How did it feel to share your weather report with the class?

Explore feelings of vulnerability and the benefits of sharing emotions with others. Encourage students to reflect on the experience of both sharing and listening.