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Understanding Emotional Vocabulary Lesson Plan

Students will learn to identify, understand, and use a broad range of emotion words to express feelings accurately, fostering self-awareness and empathetic communication.

Building emotional vocabulary empowers students to articulate complex feelings, improves peer relationships, and supports social-emotional growth and mental well-being.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

10 minutes

Step 2

Vocabulary Presentation

15 minutes

Step 3

Feelings Flashcard Matching

10 minutes

Step 4

Emotion Charades

10 minutes

Step 5

Reflection Activity

10 minutes

Step 6

Closing & Share-Out

5 minutes

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Emotional Vocabulary: Words Matter

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What Is Emotional Vocabulary?

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Frustrated

Content

Anxious

Disappointed

Proud

Shy

Curious

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Understanding Emotional Vocabulary: Words Matter

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