Lesson Plan

Emotion Identification Challenge

Students will enhance their emotional vocabulary by identifying, naming, and discussing a wide range of emotions in interactive games and activities.

Understanding and articulating emotions is key to emotional regulation and effective communication, especially for 6th graders facing complex feelings.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Material Review

10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up and Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Interactive Emotion Identification

15 minutes

Step 3

Emotion Recognition Race Game

10 minutes

Step 4

Emotion Sharing Circle

10 minutes

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Slide Deck

Exploring Emotion Vocabulary

Introduce the purpose of the slide deck: exploring a variety of emotions and building a robust vocabulary. Discuss with the class why it's useful to identify and understand emotions.

Emotion Vocabulary List

Display a vibrant list of vocabulary words along with their meanings. Ask the students if they can further relate the words with personal experiences.

Visualizing Emotions

Use images or scenarios to visually represent each emotion. Encourage students to make connections between the image and the emotion word.

Matching Words with Scenarios

Inform students about the interactive component where they'll match words to scenarios. Explain the rules and expected outcomes.

Summary and Reflection

Summarize what was learned. Emphasize the importance of having a nuanced emotional vocabulary to help in self-expression and communication.

Your Turn to Share

Encourage open conversation through a reflective prompt. This slide can lead into the Emotion Sharing Circle portion of the lesson. Ensure students know this is a supportive and respectful space.

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Game

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Discussion

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Can You Name That Feeling?

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ANGELA FRANK

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