Instructions
Read each activity carefully. Think about how the media you see and hear every day—like movies, music, and video games—can make you feel all sorts of different emotions. Have fun exploring your feelings!
Activity 1: Emotion Word Hunt (English)
Read the story below about Maya's movie night. Find and circle all the words that describe a feeling.
Maya was excited to watch the new space adventure movie. At first, she was curious about the strange new planet. When the friendly alien was in trouble, Maya felt worried. She was surprised by the big plot twist! The chase scene was so fast and loud that she felt thrilled. In the end, when the hero saved the day, Maya felt happy and very relieved.
Activity 2: Why Do They Do That? (Social Studies)
Media creators choose certain sounds and pictures to make us feel a certain way. Read the examples below and write down the emotion you think they want you to feel, and why.
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Example 1: A commercial for a new rollercoaster shows people screaming with joy. The music is fast, loud, and energetic.
Emotion it wants you to feel:
Why? -
Example 2: A charity asks for donations to help homeless animals. They show a sad-looking kitten alone in a cage while slow, gentle piano music plays.
Emotion it wants you to feel:
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Example 3: A trailer for a new comedy movie shows clips of people slipping, telling silly jokes, and laughing a lot. Funny sound effects are used.
Emotion it wants you to feel:
Why?
Activity 3: My Media Feelings (English & Social Studies)
Think about the media *you* enjoy. Answer the questions below in full sentences. This is all about your own experiences!
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Name a song that makes you feel happy or energetic. What is it about the song that makes you feel that way?
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Describe a time a character in a book, TV show, or video game made you feel proud or inspired. What did the character do?
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How do you feel when you see a news story about people helping each other in their community?
Activity 4: Create a Scene (English)
Draw a simple comic strip in the three panels below. Show a character's emotions changing while they play a video game. Maybe they go from focused, to frustrated, to finally victorious!
Answer Key
Activity 1: Emotion Word Hunt
The words that should be circled are: excited, curious, worried, surprised, thrilled, happy, relieved.
Activity 2: Why Do They Do That?
Answers may vary slightly but should be similar to these.
- Example 1:
Emotion: Excitement, thrilled.
Why: The fast music and happy screaming make the ride seem fun and exciting. - Example 2:
Emotion: Sadness, sympathy, pity.
Why: The lonely kitten and slow, sad music are used to make you feel sorry for the animal and want to help. - Example 3:
Emotion: Happy, amused.
Why: The jokes, funny sounds, and laughing are meant to make you laugh and think the movie will be fun.
Activity 3: My Media Feelings
Answers are based on the student's personal experiences and will vary. Check for complete sentences and clear explanations.
Activity 4: Create a Scene
Answers will vary. Look for a comic that shows a clear change in emotion related to the activity described (e.g., playing a video game).