Lesson Plan

Emotion Detective Plan

Students will identify and interpret facial expressions and body language to infer classmates’ feelings and perspectives, building empathy and social awareness through interactive games and discussions.

Reading emotional cues helps students develop empathy, improve communication, and foster positive relationships, laying the foundation for strong social skills.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Emotion Check-In

5 minutes

Step 2

Teach & Model: Reading Cues

10 minutes

Step 3

Guided Practice: Guess My Feelings

10 minutes

Step 4

Activity: Emotion Charades

10 minutes

Step 5

Cool-Down: Emoji Exit Ticket

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Can You Guess My Feelings?

Warm-Up: Emotion Check-In

How Are You Feeling?

Observe & Think (Photo 1)

Observe & Think (Photo 2)

Observe & Think (Photo 3)

Guided Practice: Guess My Feelings

Activity: Emotion Charades

Cool-Down: Emoji Exit Ticket

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Game

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Can You Guess My Feelings?

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