Vocabulary Lesson 1: Emotions

VOCABULARY LESSON 1: Emotions

HOW D O YO U FE EL ? LESSON DESCRIPTION: This lesson allows the student to learn different emotions that will convey how they feel. Various emotions will be tackled and for each emotion cited, a specific example is given to allow the student to understand the lesson better. GOAL: To hear ESL students describe their feelings using exact words that convey exactly how they feel. Instead of saying, “I’m okay,” or “I’m happy,” the students should be able to say, for example, “I’m enthusiastic about learning to speak a foreign language.” -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Expressing emotions is important for effective conversation. A student who has no language facility to describe his or her feelings may find it difficult to relate to his teachers, friends, or fellow students.

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1. I feel COMFORTABLE. Meaning: at ease; contented Sentence: I don’t feel comfortable talking to strangers.

2. I feel TIRED. Meaning: sleepy, fatigued (usually after physical or mental activities), exhausted Sentence: Carla felt tired after her class. 3. I feel NERVOUS. Meaning: fearful, unnaturally uneasy Sentence: The teacher said it’s normal to feel nervous when speaking in front of the class. 4. I feel EXCITED. Meaning: stirred emotionally; stimulated to activity; eager Sentence: Danielle is excited to watch the movie. 5. I feel ANNOYED. Meaning: disturbed; troubled Sentence: She feels annoyed with her problem. 6. I feel WONDERFUL. Meaning: awesome, amazing, great, excellent Sentence: We had a wonderful trip abroad. 7. I feel HURT. Meaning: physically injured; offended Sentence: Steffi said she felt hurt when you ignored her. 8. I feel INSPIRED.

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Meaning: imbued with the spirit to do something Sentence: The writer was inspired by his own experiences. 9. I feel GRATEFUL. Meaning: deeply appreciative of kindness; thankful Sentence: I am grateful to you for helping me in my projects.

10.I feel SATISFIED. Meaning: content; convinced Sentence: My friend is satisfied with her business. 11.I feel ASHAMED. Meaning: distressed or embarrassed by feelings of guilt Sentence: A person who habitually tells a lie should be ashamed of himself. 12.I feel RELAXED. Meaning: no tension, no uneasy feeling, comfortable Sentence: I feel relaxed when I listen to my favorite music.

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MORE WORDS THAT CAN DESCRIBE A PERSON’S FEELINGS:

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AGGRESSIVE ALIENATED

vigorously energetic; forceful strange

ANGRY

mad, irate, enraged

ANNOYED

disturbed

ANXIOUS

uneasy, fearful, apprehensive

APATHETIC

not interested, not concerned, no emotion at all

BASHFUL

shy, timid

BORED repetition

to feel weary because of dullness, to feel tired of

CAUTIOUS

vigilant, guarded

CONFIDENT

assured, certain, positive

CONFUSED

baffled, unable to think,

CURIOUS

eager to learn, inquisitive

DEPRESSED

sad, gloomy

DETERMINED

decided

DISAPPOINTED expectations

depressed or discouraged by the failure of one's hopes or

DISCOURAGED

no hope, no confidence

DISGUSTED

to have extreme dislike for something

EMBARRASSED

humiliated

ENTHUSIASTIC

eager, passionate

ENVIOUS

covetous, having desire to get what others have

ECSTATIC

joyful

EXCITED

stirred emotionally

EXHAUSTED

tired

FEARFUL

afraid

FRIGHTENED

afraid

FRUSTRATED

disappointed, not satisfied

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GUILTY

a feeling of having committed a crime or an offense

HAPPY

glad

HELPLESS

unable to help oneself, powerless, incompetent

HOPEFUL

expressing hope, full of hope

HOSTILE

not friendly, warm, or generous

HUMILIATED

having no self-respect

HURT

to feel pain

HYSTERICAL

uncontrollable emotion

INNOCENT

no sin, no moral wrongdoing

INTERESTED

with interest, concerned

JEALOUS

feeling resentment against someone because of that person's rivalry, success, or advantages

LONELY

sad

LOVED

held in deep affection, cherished

LOVESTRUCK

in love, having deep affection for someone

MISCHIEVOUS

harmful, annoying

MISERABLE

unhappy, uneasy, uncomfortable

NEGATIVE

lacking positive attributes

OPTIMISTIC

positive, affirmative

PAINED

hurt, injured

PARANOID

characterized by extreme and irrational fear or distrust of others

PEACEFUL

having peace

PROUD

having, proceeding from, or showing a high opinion of one's own dignity, importance, or superiority.

PUZZLED

confused

REGRETFUL

sorrowful because of what is lost

RELIEVED

free from pain, poverty, anxiety

SAD

lonely

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SATISFIED

content, convinced

SHOCKED

startled, astound

SHY

timid, reluctant

SCARY

causing fright or alarm

STUBBORN

difficult to manage

SURE

having no doubt

SURPRISED

astonished, amazed

SUSPICIOUS

questionable, distrustful

THOUGHTFUL

showing consideration for others

UNDECIDED

open, undetermined

WITHDRAWN

shy, quiet, reserved

Let’s read and write! [LET’S READ AND WRITE section allows the student to familiarize themselves more with the terms discussed as they read sentences and write appropriate words based on the context given]

Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word that describes feelings. Choose from the list of words given above. 1. Liza works in a restaurant for 12 hours every day. At the end of the week, she feels very _______________ so she relaxes by watching her favorite movie in theaters. 2. The customer was _______________________ with the menu and service in the luxurious restaurant in town. 3. Charles felt ___________________ when he lost his pet dog. 4. Carla was ___________________ of her answers during the contest. 5. If you will think of all your problems, you will feel _______________________. 6. Jasmine always thinks positive. She is ___________________. 7. David felt very _____________________ after all the activities in school. 8. The teacher was ________________________ because he did not expect you to cheat on the examination. iT eA cH Home Tutoring Services

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9. Mary was __________________________ by the thought of seeing ghosts in her room. 10.The visitor felt ______________________when he realized he didn’t know anyone in the gathering. 11.Anna acts in a strange way today. Her action made me _______________________.

Let’s Talk! [LET’S TALK section allows the iTeAcHers and students to practice the vocabulary discussed]

How do you feel about the following people/objects/events? 1. Your first day in the Philippines 2. Learning English in a foreign country 3. Your parents 4. Your home country 5. When your best friend refused to do your request 6. Valentine’s day 7. Dealing with a naughty stranger 8. Being caught telling a lie 9. Confessing your feelings to someone special 10.Asking for forgiveness

HELPFUL WEB SITES: www.dictionary.com www.emofaces.com

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