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Emotion Wheel Lesson Plan

Understand and identify a range of emotions using the Emotion Wheel.

This lesson helps students articulate and manage their emotions, promoting emotional intelligence.

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15 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to the Emotion Wheel

10 minutes

Step 2

Emotion Identification Activity

15 minutes

Step 3

Class Discussion

10 minutes

Step 4

Reflection and Cool-Down

10 minutes

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Welcome to Emotion Wheel Exploration

Introduce the session by explaining the importance of understanding emotions. Mention that today we'll explore a tool called the Emotion Wheel, which helps us identify and understand our emotions better.

What is the Emotion Wheel?

Show the Emotion Wheel image and explain its structure. Highlight how the wheel is divided into different sections representing various emotions and their intensities.

Exploring the Wheel

Discuss the primary emotions on the wheel and how they branch out into more specific emotions. Use examples to illustrate how emotions can vary in intensity.

Why Use the Emotion Wheel?

Explain the importance of recognizing and naming emotions. Discuss how this can help in managing emotions and improving communication with others.

Activity: Identifying Emotions

Introduce an activity where students will use the Emotion Wheel to identify emotions they have felt recently. Encourage them to think about the intensity of these emotions.

Using the Emotion Wheel Daily

Conclude the session by encouraging students to use the Emotion Wheel in their daily lives. Highlight its benefits in understanding oneself and others.

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