Name a feeling from a story

Supplied materials

• Paper or a text document; all cases below are original fictional learning inputs.
• An adult may read aloud; drawing or spoken answers are valid. No personal health information or physical performance is required.
• Em says, “I am sad because my block tower fell.” The story names sad directly, so the strongest clue is Em’s words. A smile drawn on one card would not cancel that statement. A helper can say, “That was disappointing. Would you like help rebuilding?” The helper listens before offering a choice and does not insist that Em be happy.
• Jo says, “I feel pleased to see my friend.” Which response fits Jo’s words?
• Ren says, “I feel upset because my turn was taken.” Which response fits?
• Ash says, “I feel unsure about going to a new room.” Which response fits?
• Bo says, “I feel disappointed that our picnic ended.” Which response fits?
• Lee says, “I feel pleased that the missing book was found.” Which response fits?
• Pat says, “I feel unsure whether the loud noise will happen again.” Which response fits?

Learn the idea

A feeling is something a person experiences, such as happy, sad, worried or angry. Faces can give clues, but they do not tell us everything. Listen to the words in the story instead of deciding from a face alone.

A feeling can change when a situation changes. We can say, “You seem worried; is that right?” This is a question, not an order to feel differently. Feeling angry does not make hurting someone okay.

Use the character’s own words in these made-up stories. You may point to a word, draw a face or ask an adult to read. You never need to tell the class about your own feelings.

1. Read or listen to the pretend story. Point to the details the question gives you.
2. Find the words that tell how the story character feels. Say a kind reply that matches those words.
3. Check your answer against the example. Say what matches and what you would change.
4. Try the practice questions, then the extra task. Drawing or spoken answers are welcome.

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Take it further

Draw a helper bubble for Kit, who says “I feel angry that my picture was torn.” Expected: acknowledge angry, ask what happened and offer help without allowing hitting.

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