Lesson Plan

Emotional Literacy Map

Students will learn to identify and label common emotions by decoding facial expressions and body language, then practice empathetic responses through interactive games and discussions.

Developing emotional literacy helps 5th graders build empathy, improve peer interactions, and navigate social situations more confidently, supporting an inclusive classroom.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Emoji Charades

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction: Faces & Feelings

8 minutes

Step 3

Mapping Activity: Emotional Literacy Map

8 minutes

Step 4

Activity: Emotion Matching Game

10 minutes

Step 5

Discussion: Real-Life Scenarios

9 minutes

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Faces & Feelings

What Is an Emotion?

Spot the Emotion

Facial Cues

Body Language Matters

Let’s Practice!

Key Takeaways

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Warm Up

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Activity

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Discussion

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Can You Decode Emotions?

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