Lesson Plan
Case File: Emotional Clues
Students will act as ‘Mood Detectives’ to identify and label subtle emotions by analyzing visual and textual clues, strengthening their emotional vocabulary and empathy.
Building self-awareness helps students recognize and articulate their own and others’ feelings, laying a foundation for better communication and relationships.
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Materials
Prep
Teacher Preparation
10 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Investigative Briefing
10 minutes
Step 3
Mystery Emotion Hunt
20 minutes
Step 4
Clue Analysis Discussion
10 minutes
Step 5
Case Debrief Journal
8 minutes
Step 6
Closure & Exit Ticket
2 minutes

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