Understanding Emotions

Diana Lopez

Tier 1

Lesson Plan

Understanding Emotions

Identify and articulate emotions

This lesson aims to help students identify and articulate their emotions through self-reflection and peer discussion. Understanding emotions is crucial for the development of healthy social and emotional skills, improving self-awareness, and fostering better interpersonal relationships.

Audience

6th-8th Grade Students

Time

45 mins

Approach

Identify and articulate emotions

Materials

Discussion Questions, Emotion Worksheet, Pens/Pencils, and Paper

Step 1

Introduction

5 mins

Greet the students and explain the importance of understanding emotions.
Share the objective of the lesson: to identify and articulate our emotions effectively.

Step 2

Self-Reflection Activity

10 mins

Distribute the Emotion Worksheet.
Ask students to spend some time reflecting on their recent emotions.
Instruct them to write down at least three emotions they have felt in the past week and describe the situations that led to these emotions.

Step 3

Peer Discussion

15 mins

Pair up students for a structured discussion.
Provide each pair with Discussion Questions to guide their conversation about their emotions and experiences.
Encourage active listening and empathy.

Step 4

Group Sharing

10 mins

Bring the class together for a group sharing session.
Ask volunteers to share their reflections and discussions with the class.
Summarize the key points on the board.

Step 5

Closure

5 mins

Recap the importance of identifying and articulating emotions.
Highlight how these skills can benefit their personal and social lives.
Thank students for their participation and encourage them to practice these skills.

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Discussion

Discussion Questions

Guided questions to help students discuss their emotions with peers.

Can you describe a recent situation where you felt a strong emotion?

Encourage students to be specific about the situation and the emotion they felt.

How did you react to that emotion?

Ask students to reflect on their immediate reactions and behaviors.

How did you manage that emotion?

Discuss strategies that students used to cope with or express that emotion.

How did others around you respond to your emotion?

Talk about the social dynamics and any support they received or lacked.

Worksheet

Emotion Worksheet

A worksheet to help students reflect on their recent emotional experiences and articulate them.

List three emotions you have felt in the past week and describe the situations that led to these emotions.

Think about various interactions at home, school, or with friends.

Choose one of the emotions and describe in detail how you managed it.

Consider the coping strategies you used or wished you had used.

Why do you think it is important to understand and articulate your emotions?

Reflect on how this skill can benefit your relationships and personal growth.