Mapping Advanced
Emotion Vocabulary

The final of 3 scaffolded activities to build & deepen understanding of emotion vocabulary.
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What is it?
 
  • https://www.youtube.com/embed/WO0_wSeHYZ0
    A visual mapping tool and protocol to…

    1) further clarify, compare & contrast advanced emotion vocabulary.

    2) Encourage ongoing conversation about how emotions words feel, and what they mean to different people.

  • https://www.youtube.com/embed/dUKH42fuMt8

    Use this tool to…

    …clarify meaning in a variety of learning modes. Offering kids visual, physical, verbal & vocal experiences of new words, helps them to access and use vocabulary later.
  • https://www.youtube.com/embed/fpeO0juPmqA

    Use this tool to…

    ….Visually map complex conversations about what emotion words mean to the variety of people in your classroom & revise placement to reflect growing understanding.
Challenge!
 
  • Try it yourself!

    Before using the emotion mapping tool in class, do the activity with a group of adults. Often, adults don’t agree about how words feel and where to place them! When your students have ideas about word placement that differ from yours, hold space for the possibility that they’re articulating a valid experience of the word before rushing to correct students.

 

How do educators use
The Emotion Mapping Tool?

Classroom
Examples
 
  • https://www.youtube.com/embed/AC6Kmlg2d7w
    Use the Emotion Mapping Tool to explore vocal expression.

    Example: Teaching Artist Sarah Provost (PS63, 1st grade)

    Steps to do the I Am Using My Voice Warm Up
  • https://www.youtube.com/embed/p-hRNkUbA-0
    Use the Emotion Mapping Tool to inspire expressive characters.

    Example: Teaching Artist Erin Orr and Classroom Teacher Jean Antoldi (PS229, 1st Grade)

    Steps to play Emotional Character Grab Bag
  • https://www.youtube.com/embed/3KH5TQ5OqYs
    Use the Emotion Mapping Tool to explore stories and literature.

    Example: Teaching Artist Rima Fand and Classroom Teacher LoriAnn Tholl (PS153, 2nd grade)

  • https://www.youtube.com/embed/dka12ZsE4Is
    Use the Emotion Mapping Tool to allow students to drive conversation about emotions.

    Example: Teaching Artist Sara Jane Munford (PS124, 1st grade ELL)

  • https://www.youtube.com/embed/EVp_mjavGN8
    Use the Emotion Mapping Tool to describe and inspire expressive puppet faces.

    Example: Teaching Artist Kari Morris (PS62, 2nd grade ICT)

    5-Shapes Many Emotions (visual arts activity)
  • https://www.youtube.com/embed/HF6oMaBpVaI
    Use the Emotion Mapping Tool to inspire puppet play and movement.

    Example: Teaching Artist Sara Jane Munford (PS66, kindergarten)

 
Connected Activities
Do Before (options)
Facial Feature Warm Up
Warm Up- I am using my voice!
Do Before (required) NA
Emotion Statue Game- Core Vocabulary
Emotion Statue Game- Advanced Vocabul...
Do After (options)
Emotional Character Grab Bag
5-Shapes Many Emotions (visual art)
Connect to literature
Suggested Book List- SEL
Planning details
Time
3-5 minutes, set up and model the game
2-3 minutes, for each advanced word
Space
Make sure the students can all see The Emotion Mapping Tool.
Materials
Write a card for each advanced vocabulary word your kids have embodied and are ready to map.
Make an Emotion Mapping Tool!
Core Emotion emojis
Planning Tools
Planning and Prep Guide- Act. 3
Teaching Supports
Steps- Mapping Advanced Emotion Vocab...
Describing Tool- Face & Body
 

Start Planning!

  • Planning Tip!

    Plan to map advanced words in pairs of subtle & extreme synonyms, so that your class can compare & contrast the new words based on scale. Ex: “Ecstatic” and “Pleased” are both  synonyms for the core emotion word “Happy”,  but they contrast each other in scale. “Ecstatic” is extreme and “Pleased” is subtle.  Scroll through the slides above for ideas!  For additional vocabulary see the Advanced Emotion Vocabulary Resource

  • Planning Tip!

    Plan to map advanced words in pairs of subtle & extreme synonyms, so that your class can compare & contrast the new words based on scale. Ex: “Ecstatic” and “Pleased” are both  synonyms for the core emotion word “Happy”,  but they contrast each other in scale. “Ecstatic” is extreme and “Pleased” is subtle.  Scroll through the slides above for ideas! For additional vocabulary see the Advanced Emotion Vocabulary Resource

  • Planning Tip!

    Plan to map advanced words in pairs of subtle & extreme synonyms, so that your class can compare & contrast the new words based on scale. Ex: “Ecstatic” and “Pleased” are both  synonyms for the core emotion word “Happy”,  but they contrast each other in scale. “Ecstatic” is extreme and “Pleased” is subtle.  Scroll through the slides above for ideas! For additional vocabulary see the Advanced Emotion Vocabulary Resource

  • Planning Tip

    Plan to map advanced words in pairs of subtle & extreme synonyms, so that your class can compare & contrast the new words based on scale. Ex: “Ecstatic” and “Pleased” are both  synonyms for the core emotion word “Happy”,  but they contrast each other in scale. “Ecstatic” is extreme and “Pleased” is subtle.  Scroll through the slides above for ideas! For additional vocabulary see the Advanced Emotion Vocabulary Resource

  • Planning Tip!

    Plan to map advanced words in pairs of subtle & extreme synonyms, so that your class can compare & contrast the new words based on scale. Ex: “Ecstatic” and “Pleased” are both  synonyms for the core emotion word “Happy”,  but they contrast each other in scale. “Ecstatic” is extreme and “Pleased” is subtle.  Scroll through the slides above for ideas! For additional vocabulary see the Advanced Emotion Vocabulary Resource

  • Planning Tip!

    Plan to map advanced words in pairs of subtle & extreme synonyms, so that your class can compare & contrast the new words based on scale. Ex: “Ecstatic” and “Pleased” are both  synonyms for the core emotion word “Happy”,  but they contrast each other in scale. “Ecstatic” is extreme and “Pleased” is subtle.  Scroll through the slides above for ideas! For additional vocabulary see the Advanced Emotion Vocabulary Resource

  • Planning Tip!

    Plan to map advanced words in pairs of subtle & extreme synonyms, so that your class can compare & contrast the new words based on scale. Ex: “Ecstatic” and “Pleased” are both  synonyms for the core emotion word “Happy”,  but they contrast each other in scale. “Ecstatic” is extreme and “Pleased” is subtle.  Scroll through the slides above for ideas! For additional vocabulary see the Advanced Emotion Vocabulary Resource

 

Objectives & Standards Alignments

Through this lesson learners are getting better at:

In language and literacy-
Learners will be able to express and describe emotions  verbally. Learners will be able to compare and contrast emotions using synonyms. Learners will be able to contextualize a range of emotions with specificity of vocabulary.

In art-making-
Learners will be able to demonstrate emotion  physically through gestures,movement and vocal expression.

Standards Alignment:

  • Next Generation Standards/Common Core-
  • Speaking and Listening .1 (participate in collaborative conversations)
  • Speaking and Listening .2 (ask and answer questions with key details)
  • Speaking and Listening .4 (describe people, places and events with detail)
  • Language .5 (demonstrate understanding of word meanings and figurative language)
  • Language .6 (use words and phrases acquired through conversation)

See Next Generation Standards here

  • CASEL 5 Competencies-
  • Self-awareness
  • Self-management
  • Social awareness

See CASEL here

Danielson Domains-

2a, 2b,

3a,3b,3c,3d,3e

See Danielson Framework here

 

Tips before implementing

Sometimes your students will be able to easily and confidently place the advanced emotion words on the map based on their experience embodying the vocabulary in the emotion statue game.  Other times, they may still need additional support.  Here are some tricks to keep in your back pocket and use as needed.

  • Say and Show the advanced word again with your own voice and body.
  • Have the kids embody the word with you again and then ask them when they have felt this way.
  • Invite the students to notice if it feels good to them or not so good.  This can help them decide which of the core emotion words this new word is related to.
  • Help students feel the difference between the more subtle and extreme feelings by asking which words take more energy.  If it takes a lot of energy it may belong at the top of the chart.  If it takes very little energy it might belong at the bottom.
 

Step 1: Introduce the Mapping Tool

  • https://www.youtube.com/embed/KHrlg2Aw7es
    Sample Script (1-2 minutes)
    1. Look at the emojis in this middle row.  We know all of these feelings!
    2. Let’s make a _________face (point to the emoji)
    3. I see ______ (briefly describe kids’ facial expressions)
    4. Wipe it away!
    5. Repeat with remaining words (Sad, Happy, Mad, Disgusted, Scared, Surprised, Confused)
    6. Optional variation- review the core emotions in pairs.

    Steps-Mapping Advanced Emotion Vocabulary

 

Step 2: Map Advanced Emotion Words

  • https://www.youtube.com/embed/3P2pTgIjrPU
    Sample Script (2-3 minutes)
    1. SAY Let’s read this word together.  Shocked!
    2. CONTEXT- Shocked is one of the statues we made!  We were Shocked to see an icecream truck in the winter? When have YOU felt shocked?
    3. RANGE- What kind of feeling is shocked? Is it a happy feeling? Sad? Mad? Scared? Surprised? Confused?  Disgusted?  Does shocked feel good in your body or not so good?
    4. SCALE- Is shocked just a little bit surprised? (move the emotion word card down to the subtle surprised emoji)  Or is it a super-duper surprised? (move the emotion word up to the extreme surprised emoji)
    5. (attach the word to the map in the spot that the class has decided on.  Remember that it is an option to place the word in more than core emotion category or in between.)

    Steps- Mapping Advanced Emotion Vocabulary

 

Step 3: Contrast a Synonym

  • https://www.youtube.com/embed/6Ajvxc_qEAU
    Repeat Step 2 with a contrasting synonym (2-3 min)
    1. CONTEXT “The next emotion word is Frustrated! If you are trying to use scissors and they are so dull that they won’t cut, you might feel frustrated”
    2. SAY & SHOW “Let’s use our bodies to show and voices to show the word  Frustrated!  I feel Frustrated!”
    3. FREEZE “Freeze into an emotion statue that shows the frustrated!”
    4. DESCRIBE & ASK “Wow! I see so many different, wonderful ways to show Frustrated! Some people pulling their hair. Other people are drooping their shoulders and rolling their eyes. I see one person with with their nostrils flared! When have YOU felt this way? When have you done this with your body?”
    5. RESET “Shake that feeling off and relax your body.”  (See the reset step below for more ideas!)

    Steps- Mapping Advanced Emotion Vocabulary

 

Step 4: Repeat

 

How did it go?

The kids want to place every word at the top of the map!

Be sure to always introduce an extreme and subtle synonyms together and take time to have fun shifting between them with your bodies and voices.

It went great! What’s next?

Keep the Emotion Mapping Tool up in your class.  Continue to introduce more advanced emotion vocabulary using the statue game and mapping.  Check out the class examples on this page for ideas about how to connect this activity to other arts and literacy lessons.

 
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