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OBJECTIVES
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Test the accuracy of their empathic intuitions.
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To identify feelings
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Builds participants capacity to express their feelings
Number of Players
2 or more
Materials
• Mad Lips Sheet A & B
• Sample Feelings Sheet
Time
40 minutes
A feeling is an emotional state. You can’t touch your feelings, but you can feel them in your body, like
in your chest, or in your muscles. Feelings are not all on the same level. Some feelings are more intense
than others. For example, ‘ecstatic’ is an intense form of ‘happy’. Or, ‘angry’ is a less intense form of
‘outraged’. We rely on gestures, facial expressions and tones to convey those subtle messages we don’t
speak aloud. But expressions are not always as easy to understand as words. This activity allows
participants to test their own empathic intuitions. And helps show the limitations of non-verbal
expression.
Directions
1. Partner with family member or friend
2. Give one partner Sheet A and the other partner Sheet B. Partners do not to share your sheets with
one another.
3. Partner A will read the first narrative aloud, pausing at each blank.
4. Partner B follow along on with his/her sheet. Where partner A’s sheet has blanks, partner B’s
sheet will have bolded emotion words.
5. When partner A gets to a blank, partner B will act out the emotion word using only gestures and
facial expressions.
6. Partner A will guess the emotion and fill in the blank in his/her narrative. Repeat this throughout
the narrative.
7. For the second narrative, ask partners A and B to reverse roles.
8. Once both narratives are filled in, partners to share their sheets and compare.
DISCUSSION QUESTIONS
• How accurately were you able to read your partners expressions?
• Was it easy to express all of these feelings non-verbally? Do you have distinct expression for each
of these emotions?
• Compare your sheets. How much does the meaning of the narratives change from one sheet to the
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SHEET A
DIRECTIONS
Partner A will read Narrative One aloud, pausing at each underlined word. All of the underlined words are emotion
words. Instead of reading these words aloud, Partner A will try to convey each word using facial expressions or
gestures. Partner B will read Partner A’s expression, guess the emotion, and fill in the corresponding blank. Reverse
roles for Narrative Two.
NARRATIVE ONE
I had the worst time at school today. I was exhausted because I stayed up late finishing a project for social studies. I
overslept and got to school late, so I was already stressed when Mr. Mann announced a pop quiz. It caught me by
surprise. I don’t think I did well and that’s frustrating. Then, in art class, I spilled water all over my painting! I was
sad because that was supposed to be my piece for the art show, but I’d be embarrassed to submit it now. Normally I
would talk to my friend Antonio about all this but he was absent. It always feels lonely when he’s gone. All this to
say, I’m happy you picked me up today, mom. When I saw your car I was so relieved. I would’ve been overwhelmed
on the bus.
NARRATIVE TWO
I’m usually so in Mrs. Knolls class. So I was today when she gave us a
fun assignment. We’re supposed to create a short skit about Greek mythology. I’m so
! I don’t get performing in front of an audience like most people.
Maybe I’ll play an all-knowing oracle who foretells of betrayal and . Or maybe I’ll be an god
from Olympus who the ungrateful citizens. No matter the role, I feel
I’ll steal the show. I just hope the class doesn’t get . Mythology can
be tricky with all those long names. It’ll be up to me to make the characters entertaining and keep the audience
.
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SHEET B
D
IRECTIONS
Partner A will read Narrative One aloud, pausing at each underlined word. All of the underlined words are
emotion words. Instead of reading these words aloud, Partner A will try to convey each word using facial
expressions or gestures. Partner B will read Partner A’s expression, guess the emotion, and fill in the
corresponding blank. Reverse roles for Narrative Two.
NARRATIVE ONE
I had the worst time at school today. I was because I stayed up late finishing
a
project for social studies. I overslept and got to school late, so I was already
when Mr. Mann announced a pop quiz. It caught me by . I don’t think I
did well and that’s . Then, in art class, I spilled water all over my painting! I was
because that was supposed to be my piece for the art show, but I’d be
to submit it
now. Normally I would talk to my friend Antonio about all this but he was absent. It always feels
when he’s gone. All this to say, I’m
you picked me
up today, mom. When I saw your car I was so . I would’ve
been just plain on the bus.
NARRATIVE TWO
I’m usually so bored in Mrs. Knoll’s class. So I was shocked today when she gave us a fun assignment.
We’re supposed to create a short skit about Greek mythology. I’m so excited! I don’t get nervous
performing in front of an audience like most people. Maybe I’ll play an all- knowing oracle who foretells
of betrayal and despair. Or maybe I’ll be an angry god from Olympus who scares the ungrateful citizens.
No matter the role, I feel confident I’ll steal the show. I just hope the class doesn’t get confused. Mythology
can be tricky with all those long names. It’ll be up to me to make the characters entertaining and keep the
audience pleased.
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Feeling Word Scramble
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OBJECTIVES
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To identify feelings words
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Expand Vocabulary
•
Generate creative solutions for resolving conflicts cooperatively
Number of Players
1
Materials
• Pen, Feeling Word Scramble Worksheet or Blank Paper
Time
20 minute
Directions
Unscramble the 'feelings' words on the scramble worksheet.
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Unscramble the 'feelings' words.
ewrdrio
lhseelps
ojfuyl
yupnaph
rdsbaraeems
edsesre dp
sda
lyenlo
omyogl
dma
dtimi
pavapectiire
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Answer Key
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ewrdrio worried
lhseelps helpless
ojfuyl joyful
yupnaph unhappy
rdsbaraeems embarrassed
edsesre dp depressed
sda sad
lyenlo lonely
omyogl gloomy
dma mad
dtimi timid
pavapectiire appreciative
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Appendix 2 ©Community Mediation Maryland 2012. Please contact Community Mediation Maryland for
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Additional Resources
The following resources are identified in the activity. They provide additional
information and activities that introduce conflict resolution to children.
Conflict Resolution Worksheets
https://www.worksheetplace.com/index.php?function=DisplayCategory&showCategory=Y&links=2&id
=507&link1=31&link2=507
The Big Book of Conflict Resolution Games
https://s3.wp.wsu.edu/uploads/sites/2070/2016/08/The-big-book-of-Conflict-Resolution-Games.pdf
Conflict resolution jeopardy
https://jeopardylabs.com/play/conflict-resolution-jeopardy6
Meaning of the Beep Game
https://www.brainpop.com/games/mobconflictresolution/
