Lesson Plan
Emotion Exploration Blueprint
Guide a 9th grader to identify, articulate, and map their emotions using structured reflective tools, culminating in a personalized coping plan.
Building emotional literacy and self-awareness empowers students to recognize triggers, regulate feelings, and develop healthy coping strategies, supporting their overall well-being.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Establish Rapport
5 minutes
Step 2
One-Word Check-In
5 minutes
Step 3
Emotion Wheel Exploration
10 minutes
Step 4
Mapping Your Feelings
8 minutes
Step 5
Guided Emotion Talk
10 minutes
Step 6
Closure & Next Steps
7 minutes

Slide Deck
Mapping Your Feelings
Model Overview
Step 1: Identify the Trigger
Step 2: Notice Physical Sensations
Step 3: Observe Your Thoughts
Step 4: Recognize Your Behaviors
Step 5: Reflect on the Outcome
Your Turn: Personal Mapping Exercise

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