Lesson Plan

Musical Emotions Lesson Plan

Students will explore the Emotion Wheel by creating playlists that reflect distinct feelings, enhancing their emotional awareness and music appreciation.

Connecting music with emotions helps students recognize and express their feelings, promoting empathy and self-understanding in a fun, engaging way.

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Preparation and Resource Review

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction to the Emotion Wheel

10 minutes

Step 2

Playlist Creation Activity

20 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Sharing

10 minutes

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Welcome to Music & Emotion

Introduce the session by connecting music and emotions. Emphasize the visual appeal of the Emotion Wheel and how it links to music. Highlight key emotions that may resonate with students.

What is the Emotion Wheel?

Explain the concept of the Emotion Wheel. Discuss major emotions and ask students for examples of songs that might represent these feelings.

Music as an Emotional Expression

Encourage students to think about how different songs can capture various emotions. Ask for volunteers to share their favorite songs for specific emotions.

Connecting Music with Emotion

Summarize and prompt a discussion on the showcased connections between music and emotions. Remind students how the playlist activity will let them apply this understanding in groups.

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Journal

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What's Your Emotional Playlist?

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