Lesson Plan

Purpose of Emotions Lesson Plan

Help students explore and understand the purpose and origin of their emotions, connecting feelings to real-life experiences and fostering emotional intelligence.

This lesson equips students with the tools to recognize and articulate their emotions, encouraging empathy and better emotional self-regulation in daily life.

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Preparation

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to Emotions

5 minutes

Step 2

Exploring the Purpose of Emotions

10 minutes

Step 3

Role-Playing Activity

15 minutes

Step 4

Sharing and Reflection

10 minutes

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Emotions: The Human Experience

What Are Emotions?

Why Do We Feel?

Emotions in Real Life

Wrap Up

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Activity

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Discussion

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Why Do We Feel?

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