Emotions in Action
" You are about to go on stage for a school play, and your hands are shaking. What emotion might you be feeling?"
What is Nervous or Anxious?
" What word describes the emotion of feeling very happy and excited?"
What is Joy?
" If you feel angry, what’s one healthy way to calm down?”
What is take deep breaths, walk away, or talk to someone?
"In the movie Inside Out, which emotion is represented by the character Joy?”
What is Joy?
“Your friend doesn’t invite you to a party and you feel left out. What emotion is this?”
What is Sadness or Disappointment?
" After hearing that your friend moved to a new city, you feel a mix od happiness and sadness. What emotion could describe this feeling?"
" What emotion is typically felt when something unfair happens?"
What is Anger or Frustration?
“You feel anxious about an upcoming test. What is one coping strategy to manage your anxiety?”
What is Study, practice mindfulness, or visualize success?
“In The Lion King, when Simba feels guilty after Mufasa’s death, what emotion is he experiencing?”
What is Guilt?
“You are excited because you’re going to a concert this weekend. What emotion are you feeling?”
What is Excitement?
" Your heart is racing, your palms are sweaty, and you can't focus. What emotion is likely causing this reaction? "
What is Anxiety or Fear?
" When you feel like you don't want to do anything and just want to stay in bed, what emotion might you be experiencing? "
What is Sadness or Depression?
“You’re feeling sad after an argument with a friend. What could you do to feel better?”
What is talk it out, listen to music, or exercise?
“In Frozen, Elsa sings about hiding her feelings. What emotion is she trying to repress?”
What is fear?
“You’ve been waiting for an important message, and your phone buzzes. What emotion are you feeling when you check the message?”
What is Anticipation or Nervousness?
" You receive an A+ on tour final project and can't stop smiling. What emotion are you experiencing?"
What is Pride or Joy?
" Which word describes the feeling of not wanting to do something you have to do, like school work? "
“You’re overwhelmed by schoolwork. What’s a good strategy to reduce stress?”
What is break tasks into smaller steps, ask for help, or take breaks?
“In Harry Potter, when Harry first experiences the pain of seeing his parents in the Mirror of Erised, which emotion is he feeling?”
What is Sadness?
“Your friend just won a sports competition and you feel really happy for them. What emotion might you be experiencing?”
What is Pride or Happiness?
" You're sitting in the middle of a classroom when your teacher announces that the final project, which you've been working on for weeks, has been lost due to a technical glitch. What emotion are you likely experiencing in this situation?"
What is Frustration or Anger?
" What emotion is experienced when you feel overwhelmed by a situation or by multiple tasks?"
What is Stress?
“What is a healthy way to deal with frustration when you’re stuck on a difficult problem?”
What is take a break, ask for help, or practice self-talk?
“In Toy Story 3, when the toys face the possibility of being abandoned, what emotion does Woody feel?”
What is Fear or Panic?
“You just found out you made the school play and are overwhelmed with joy and relief. What emotion is this?”
What is Excitement and Relief?