Lesson Plan

Emotion Detective Lesson Plan

Students will enhance self-awareness by identifying emotional cues in themselves and others through a detective-themed investigation, analyzing clues, and matching emotions to contexts.

Building the ability to recognize and name emotions strengthens self-awareness and social skills. This detective lens engages 6th graders in CASEL-aligned practice, helping them empathize and communicate more effectively.

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20 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

Step 2

Caseboard Briefing

10 minutes

Step 3

Clue Collection Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Mystery Match Game

15 minutes

Step 5

Reflection & Debrief

5 minutes

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Emotion Detective Caseboard

Warm-Up: What Makes an Emotion?

Scenario 1: Sarah’s Spill

Scenario 2: Aiden’s Goal

Scenario 3: Leo’s Teasing

Clue Categories on Your Caseboard

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Emotion Detective

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Laura Schulze

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