Identifying Emotions
Sam planned a big party, but only two people showed up. Sam can’t stop thinking that no one likes them.
Embarrassed, rejected
You're taking a test in class, and you need to leave the room to use the bathroom or get water. How do you ask?
A. Raise your hand and ask to use the bathroom
B. Go up to the teacher's desk and ask quietly
C. Leave without asking to prevent disturbing the class
Both A and B
The best option is B, going up to the teacher's desk to ask quietly. If the teacher is walking around the room, can also raise your hand and wait for the teacher to come to you to answer your question.
Your friend says, “I stayed up all night to finish that project, but I’m running on fumes today.”
"They mean they’re very tired and have little energy left."
You walk into a classroom where everyone is sitting silently, looking at their notes. The teacher hasn’t started talking yet.
"The role is to stay quiet and prepare for class or an upcoming test."
Your friend says, “I’m reading a book about anti-gravity. It’s impossible to put down!”
"This is a pun on the word 'impossible.' It plays on both the literal idea of anti-gravity (something that cannot be held down) and the figurative meaning of being so interesting that you can't stop reading."
Taylor’s team was winning the championship game, but a mistake in the last few seconds caused them to lose.
Devastated, guilty
You are assigned a group project about the solar systems. The members of the group are choosing the planets they want to work on. One group member asked you to work on Saturn, but you would prefer to do your assignment about Mars. How would you handle this situation.
Tell the group members you prefer to work on Mars. If Mars was already chosen, you could come up with a compromise.
A classmate says, “I tried to explain the math problem to her, but it went right over her head.”
"They mean the person didn’t understand what they were explaining."
At a group project meeting, everyone is brainstorming ideas. Your group keeps looking at you for input.
"The role is to participate and share your ideas with the group."
A classmate says, “I couldn’t figure out how to put my seatbelt on. Then it clicked.”
"This is a joke playing on the word 'clicked,' meaning both the sound a seatbelt makes when it’s fastened and the realization of understanding something."
Jordan’s teacher praised their artwork in front of the whole class. Everyone clapped, but Jordan felt uncomfortable being the center of attention.
self-conscious or awkward
Your on the lunch line receiving your lunch. You tell the lunch server that you want mashed potatoes, but she gives you peas instead. What would you do in this situation.
The server may have misheard you. You can repeat yourself politely.
Your friend says, “I thought I’d fail the test, but I actually passed with flying colors.”
They mean they did very well on the test."
: During lunch, your friends are talking about a serious topic, and one of them looks upset.
The role is to listen, be supportive, and avoid making jokes or interrupting."
Someone says, “I used to be a baker, but I couldn’t make enough dough.”
"This joke uses 'dough' as a double meaning, referring both to the bread mixture and slang for money."
Mia spent hours helping her friend study for a test, but her friend didn’t say thank you or even acknowledge the effort.
unappreciated, hurt
Your teacher gives you directions on how to complete an assignment, but you did not catch what she said. What would you do in this situation.
Look at your classmates to see what they're doing
Ask a friend next to you
Kindly ask your teacher to clarify the instructions
Someone says, “You really hit the nail on the head with that answer in class.”
"they mean you gave a very accurate or correct response."
At a party, people are starting to clean up, and someone hands you a trash bag.
The role is to help clean up and pitch in with the group effort."
Your friend says, “I’ve got a great job at a bakery. I knead the dough!”
"This joke uses 'knead' (to work dough) and 'need' (to require) for a play on words."
Alex has been keeping a secret about their personal life and just told their best friend, who responded with kindness and understanding.
Relieved, vulnerable
Your on the phone with your friend after school. It's getting late and you want to hang up to get ready for bed. However, your friend is talking up a storm. What would you do in this situation.
Tell your friend that you need to get ready for bed.
"It was nice talking to you, but I need to get ready for bed. I'll see you tomorrow"
After the group presentation, Sarah says, “I can’t believe Jason threw me under the bus in front of the teacher. He totally blamed me for the missing section of the project, even though we all agreed to divide the work.”
"Sarah is saying that Jason blamed her unfairly to avoid taking responsibility himself."
In class, the teacher is explaining something, but a classmate keeps whispering to you.
"The role is to focus on the teacher and politely let your classmate know you’ll talk later."
A student says, “I really wanted to become a comedian, but my career never took off. I guess I wasn’t a good fit for the role.”
"This joke plays on the word 'role,' which can mean both a part in acting and a physical shape (like a bread roll), creating a double meaning."