Word Match
This word means very, very happy.
Elated
Act out being elated.
(Big smile, jump up and down)
What’s the opposite of pessimistic?
Optimistic
You win a prize at school. How do you feel?
Elated
"When my name was called during the school play audition, I felt..."
Elated/Inspired
This word means feeling annoyed or frustrated.
Exasperated
Act out being exasperated.
(Groan, throw hands up)
What’s the opposite of offended?
Content/Accepting
*You studied hard and your teacher says, "Great job!" How do you feel?
Valued/Inspired
"I helped my friend when she dropped her books. She said thanks and I felt..."
Valued / Considerate
This word means believing that things will turn out badly.
Pessimistic
Act out someone feeling offended.
(Cross arms, look hurt)
What’s the opposite of self-conscious?
Confident
A friend tells a joke that hurts your feelings. How might you feel?
Offended
"I asked a question in class and everyone stared at me. I felt..."
Self-conscious
This word means feeling appreciated and important to others.
Valued
Act out someone who is self-conscious.
(Look down, fidget, hide face)
What’s the opposite of exasperated?
Calm / Patient
You feel shy walking into a room full of people staring at you.
Self-conscious
"I worked for weeks on a project and got no credit. I felt..."
Exasperated/Offended
This word means having strong emotions and excitement about something you care about.
Passionate
Act out someone feeling despair.
(Slouch, sigh deeply, look sad)
What’s the opposite of despair?
Hope/Joy
You care deeply about cleaning the planet and speak at a rally.
Passionate/Committed
"Even though things were hard, I promised to keep going. I felt..."
Committed/Passionate