Objectives
Practice listening to and saying some language phrases and vocabulary, on their own and in context.
- How do you feel?
- I feel ______
- (happy/sad/confused/surprised/sleepy/hungry/scared/angry/bored).
Video introduction
Have students watch the video as an introduction to the unit. First time they watch it, second time they can call out the items in the video by name, as prompted by the teacher.
Audio
The audio phrases are the target language. It is played 3 times. First time, just listen. Second time, listen and repeat. Third time, circle items on worksheet while they listen and repeat.
Feelings Worksheet
The worksheet is to be used in 2 ways. First, the items on the top are to be circled while listening to the audio. Second, the bottom portion is to be filled out by each student. The bottom part can be shared with the class once complete, giving students an opportunity to talk about what they’ve made, using target language.
If You're Happy Song
Students can listen to this song several times, and learn it so that they sing along.
If You're Happy and You Know It Song
This song can optionally be used at the end of class, and students can do the actions.
Moe Is Sad Book
The picture book can be printed and given to pairs of students who take turns “reading” it to each other.
Reading Time
- That’s When I’m Happy
- Duck & Goose. How Are You Feeling?
- How Are You Peeling? Foods With Moods
- The Way I Feel
The story book should be purchased ahead of time or borrowed from the library. Read the story to the students and ask the following questions.
- When is the little bear happy?
DR (When he plays/when he is with his daddy/when he is outside/) - Does the little bear feel sad?
DR (yes/sometimes) - When do you feel happy?
- When do you feel sad?