NAME THAT EMOTION
You get a really good grade on a test you were worried about. What emotion might you feel?
Possible answers: Happy, relieved, proud, excited.
What is an emotion?
A feeling or response to something happening inside or around us. Emotions can give us information about what matters to us or what we might need.
Name one thing that might happen to your body when you're scared.
Possible answers: Heart racing, sweating, shaking, stomachache, tense muscles, fast breathing.
You walk into school and realize you forgot about a test today.
Possible answers: Anxious, scared, worried, stressed, frustrated.
Your friend cancels plans with you at the last minute.
Possible answers: Disappointed, sad, frustrated, annoyed, hurt.
True or False: You can experience more than one emotion at the same time.
Answer: True.
Example: You can be excited and nervous at the same time.
Name two things you might notice in your body when you're angry.
Possible answers: Clenched fists, tense muscles, feeling hot, racing heart, tight jaw, faster breathing.
Your best friend tells you they have a secret but won't tell you what it is.
Possible answers: Curious, worried, confused, frustrated, left out, suspicious.
Someone compliments you in front of your classmates.
Possible answers: Happy, proud, excited, embarrassed, shy.
What's the difference between being annoyed and being angry?
Possible answer: They're both related to anger, but annoyance is usually less intense, while anger can be much stronger.
How might someone act when they're feeling sad?
Possible answers: Crying, being quiet, withdrawing, having less energy, not wanting to talk, listening to sad music.
You make a mistake in front of everyone in class.
Possible answers: Embarrassed, ashamed, nervous, frustrated, anxious.
You're waiting to find out whether you made the band team and don't know what will happen.
Nervous, anxious, excited, worried, hopeful.
What's the difference between being nervous and being scared?
Both involve fear or worry. Nervousness can happen when we're uncertain or anticipating something, while fear can happen when we perceive a threat or danger.
How might someone act when they're embarrassed, even if they don't say they're embarrassed?
Possible answers: Avoiding eye contact, getting quiet, laughing nervously, blushing, covering their face, trying to leave the situation.
Your parents tell you that you can't go somewhere with your friends because you have to stay home.
Possible answers: Angry, disappointed, frustrated, sad, annoyed.
Someone you care about says something that really hurts your feelings, but you don't want them to know you're upset.
Hurt, sad, angry, disappointed, embarrassed, confused.
Can the same situation cause different people to feel different emotions?
Answer: Yes. People have different experiences, thoughts, expectations, and interpretations.
Example:
One person might be excited about presenting in class, while another person might feel extremely nervous.
Without saying the emotion, describe three clues that could help someone figure out that you're feeling anxious.
You worked really hard on something, but nobody seems to notice or appreciate it.
Possible answers: Disappointed, hurt, frustrated, sad, unappreciated, angry.