Lesson Plan

Becoming an Emotion Detective

Students will work in small groups to investigate emotional cues, solve emotional mysteries, and enhance their emotional intelligence.

This lesson supports social interactions and personal growth by helping students recognize and respond appropriately to feelings.

Audience

Time

Approach

Materials

Prep

Preparation and Material Review

5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction and Setting the Stage

5 minutes

Step 2

Group Investigation

15 minutes

Step 3

Discussion and Reflection

10 minutes

Slide Deck

Welcome to Clues to Emotions

Introduce the slide deck and explain that these slides will display various emotional cues and corresponding scenarios. Invite students to observe carefully and think about what each emotion might represent.

Recognizing Emotional Cues

Present common emotional cues with examples. Emphasize the importance of body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions in identifying emotions. Ask guiding questions to prompt discussion.

Emotional Scenarios

Use realistic scenarios where students are encouraged to use the clues provided in the previous slide to infer the underlying emotion. Encourage group discussion.

Discussion & Reflection

Wrap up the slide deck with discussion prompts that tie together the previous clues and scenarios. Encourage students to reflect on how these observations can be applied in real life.