Basic or Specific?
Is HAPPY a basic emotion or a more specific emotion?
Basic emotion
Level up the emotion: HAPPY → ______
Possible answers: excited, proud, relieved, content, hopeful
Jordan practiced for a basketball game and scored a career high. Jordan smiles and tells a friend, “I can't believe I did that well!” What might Jordan feel?
Proud, excited, happy, or relieved
Someone accidentally bumps into you in the hallway. Which emotion is most likely: FURIOUS, ANNOYED, or TERRIFIED?
Annoyed
Name three different emotions that could fall under the basic emotion SAD.
Possible answers: disappointed, lonely, discouraged, hurt, left out, rejected
Is FRUSTRATED a basic emotion or a more specific emotion?
More specific emotion
Level up the emotion: SAD → ______
Possible answers: disappointed, lonely, discouraged, hurt, left out
Maya discovers that her friends made plans without inviting her. What might Maya feel?
Hurt, disappointed, lonely, left out, or sad
You worked hard on a difficult assignment and received a great grade. Which emotion fits best: PROUD, LONELY, or WORRIED?
Proud
Name three different emotions that could fall under the basic emotion ANGRY.
Possible answers: annoyed, irritated, frustrated, resentful, furious
Which is more specific: SAD or DISAPPOINTED?
Disappointed
Level up the emotion: ANGRY → ______
Possible answers: annoyed, irritated, frustrated, resentful
Devon has been waiting for someone to finish using the computer. The person keeps saying, “Five more minutes!” What might Devon feel?
Frustrated, annoyed, or irritated
You discover your friends made plans and intentionally didn't include you. Which fits best: EXCITED, HURT, or CALM?
Hurt
What is one difference between DISAPPOINTED and SAD?
Disappointment often happens when something doesn't go the way someone expected or hoped. Sadness is a broader emotion.
Which is more specific: SCARED or UNEASY?
Uneasy
Level up the emotion: SCARED → ______
Possible answers: nervous, worried, uneasy, overwhelmed
Alex has to give a presentation. Everyone will be watching, and Alex keeps thinking, “What if I mess up?” What might Alex feel?
Nervous, worried, uneasy, or anxious
You are waiting to find out whether you made the team. You keep checking your phone. Which fits best: NERVOUS, FURIOUS, or BORED?
Nervous
What is one difference between NERVOUS and TERRIFIED?
Both involve fear, but terrified generally describes a much stronger or more intense fear.
Which word gives you more information about a person's feelings: ANGRY or IRRITATED?
Irritated
Name three specific emotions that could fit under the basic emotion HAPPY.
Possible answers: excited, proud, relieved, hopeful, content, joyful
Sam walks into class and notices two students whispering. They look at Sam, laugh, and continue whispering. Sam crosses their arms and says, “Whatever.” Name two possible emotions Sam could be experiencing.
Possible answers: embarrassed, hurt, suspicious, angry, worried, insecure, or left out
Your teacher suddenly announces that you have to present your work in front of the class. Which emotion might fit best: UNEASY, CONTENT, or PROUD?
Uneasy
Why is it useful to have lots of different emotion words instead of only saying “good,” “bad,” “mad,” or “sad”?
More specific words help us communicate exactly what we may be feeling and can help us figure out what we need or what to do next.