Level It Up
Level up HAPPY. Give one more specific emotion.
Possible answers: excited, proud, relieved, hopeful, content, joyful.
What's the difference between ANNOYED and FRUSTRATED?
Annoyed means something is bothering you. Frustrated often happens when something is preventing you from accomplishing something or getting what you want.
How are ANNOYED and IRRITATED similar?
Both describe being bothered by something. They are closely related emotions.
Someone receives a text saying, “We need to talk.” Name TWO emotions they might feel.
Possible answers: nervous, worried, curious, suspicious, anxious, concerned.
Give 3 shades of ANGRY, from mild to strong.
Example: annoyed → frustrated → furious.
Level up SAD. Give two more specific emotions.
Possible answers: disappointed, lonely, hurt, discouraged, rejected, left out.
What's the difference between NERVOUS and WORRIED?
Nervous often happens before or during a particular event. Worried often involves thinking about something that could go wrong.
How are WORRIED and NERVOUS similar?
Both can involve uncertainty, fear, or concern about what might happen.
A student realizes they forgot to complete an important assignment. Name TWO emotions they might feel.
Possible answers: worried, embarrassed, guilty, frustrated, stressed, disappointed.
Give 3 shades of SAD, from mild to strong.
Example: disappointed → hurt → devastated.
Level up ANGRY. Give three more specific emotions.
Possible answers: annoyed, irritated, frustrated, aggravated, resentful, furious.
What's the difference between SAD and DISAPPOINTED?
Sadness is a broad emotion. Disappointment often happens when something doesn't happen the way you hoped or expected.
How are SAD and LONELY similar? How are they different?
Both can involve feeling bad or disconnected. Loneliness specifically involves a lack of connection or companionship, while sadness is broader.
Someone finds out they made the team after thinking they probably wouldn't. Name TWO emotions they might feel.
Possible answers: excited, proud, relieved, surprised, happy, nervous.
Give 3 shades of SCARED, from mild to strong.
Example: uneasy → nervous → terrified.
Level up SCARED. Give three more specific emotions.
Possible answers: nervous, worried, uneasy, concerned, frightened, overwhelmed.
What's the difference between EMBARRASSED and ASHAMED?
Embarrassment often involves feeling exposed or awkward. Shame can involve feeling negatively about yourself or something you did.
How are FRUSTRATED and OVERWHELMED similar? How are they different?
Both can happen when situations feel difficult. Frustration often comes from an obstacle, while feeling overwhelmed involves feeling like there is too much to manage.
Two students are laughing while looking in someone's direction. Name TWO emotions that person might feel.
Possible answers: embarrassed, suspicious, worried, hurt, angry, insecure, confused.
Give 3 shades of HAPPY, from mild to strong.
Example: content → excited → thrilled.
Level up HAPPY twice. Start with HAPPY and give two increasingly specific emotions.
Example: Happy → excited → thrilled.
What's the difference between JEALOUS and ENVIOUS?
Jealousy often involves concern about losing something or someone's attention. Envy involves wanting something another person has.
How are PROUD and CONFIDENT similar? How are they different?
Both can involve positive feelings about yourself. Pride is often connected to an accomplishment; confidence is belief in your ability to succeed.
Someone's plans suddenly change without warning. Name TWO emotions they might feel AND explain why each could make sense.
Possible answers: frustrated, disappointed, anxious, worried, annoyed, overwhelmed. Students must provide reasonable explanations.
Give 3 increasingly specific emotions for someone who feels bad after making a mistake.
Example: uncomfortable → embarrassed → ashamed.