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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.

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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

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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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Journal

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Cool Down

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Feeling My Way

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