Lesson Plan
Anger Avengers Plan
Students will learn to recognize and label anger, practice three simple calming strategies (stop & breathe, count to five, use “I feel” statements), and apply them through an engaging team game to build self-regulation and ESL emotion vocabulary.
Managing anger strengthens social-emotional skills, reduces conflicts, and fosters a supportive classroom. Integrating ESL vocabulary practice helps 4th graders articulate feelings and coping techniques effectively.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Anger
8 minutes
Step 2
Learning Anger-Busting Strategies
7 minutes
Step 3
Anger Avengers Strategy Game
10 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up Reflection
5 minutes
Slide Deck
Anger Avengers!
Feelings Flashcards
Anger Thermometer
Strategy 1: Stop & Breathe
Strategy 2: Count to Five
Strategy 3: Use Your Words
Strategy Worksheet
Anger Avengers Game
Wrap-Up Reflection
Worksheet
Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Activity
Lesson Plan
Anger Avengers Part 1: Know Your Anger
Students will recognize and label their own anger using visual tools and ESL emotion vocabulary, and share examples to build emotional self-awareness.
Helping 4th-graders identify anger and its intensity lays the foundation for effective self-regulation, reduces conflicts, and enhances communication skills in and out of the classroom.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Feelings
5 minutes
Step 2
Explore Anger Levels
10 minutes
Step 3
Pair Scenario Practice
10 minutes
Step 4
Wrap-Up Reflection
5 minutes
Lesson Plan
Anger Avengers Part 2: Beat the Heat
Students will learn and practice three simple calming strategies to manage anger—Stop & Breathe, Count to Five, and Use Your Words—applying them in guided activities.
Introducing practical strategies empowers students to self-regulate strong emotions, reducing classroom disruptions and improving communication skills.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction to Calming Strategies
5 minutes
Step 2
Strategy Station Rotations
10 minutes
Step 3
Strategy Worksheet Activity
7 minutes
Step 4
Pair Role-Play & Reflection
8 minutes
Lesson Plan
Anger Avengers Part 3: Lead the Team
Students will lead peers in applying anger-management strategies by teaching and guiding small groups, reinforcing self-regulation and leadership skills.
Empowering students to teach calm-down techniques deepens mastery, fosters responsibility, and strengthens peer support in managing strong emotions.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Prepare Materials
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduce Leadership Roles
5 minutes
Step 2
Leader Training
8 minutes
Step 3
Team Teaching Activity
12 minutes
Step 4
Rotate Leadership
3 minutes
Step 5
Wrap-Up Reflection
2 minutes
Activity
Slide Deck
Anger Avengers Part 1: Know Your Anger
Feelings Flashcards
Anger Vocabulary
Anger Thermometer
Explore Anger Levels
Pair Scenario Practice
Wrap-Up Reflection
Slide Deck
Anger Avengers Part 2: Beat the Heat
Calm-Down Cards Overview
Strategy 1: Stop & Breathe
Strategy 2: Count to Five
Strategy 3: Use Your Words
Strategy Station Rotations
Strategy Worksheet Activity
Pair Role-Play & Reflection
Wrap-Up Reflection
Slide Deck
Anger Avengers Part 3: Lead the Team
Introduce Leadership Roles
Leader Training
Team Teaching Activity
Rotate Leadership
Script
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