Emotions and Expression Worksheet

Year 7 | Building Literacy and Numeracy – Lesson 11

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😊 Part 1: Identifying and Describing Emotions

Look at the emotion words in the box below and use them to answer the questions.

1. Choose three emotions from the word bank and write one adjective or short phrase that describes how that emotion feels in your body (e.g. "butterflies in your stomach").

Emotion 1: _________________ Feels like: _____________________________________________

Emotion 2: _________________ Feels like: _____________________________________________

Emotion 3: _________________ Feels like: _____________________________________________

2. How can you tell when someone is feeling angry without them saying a word? Tick all the non-verbal cues that apply.

Crossed arms

Frowning or furrowed brows

Smiling and open posture

Loud or sharp tone of voice

Avoiding eye contact

Tense jaw or clenched fists

3. Which of the following is the best way to show you are listening to someone who is upset?

Look at your phone while they talk

Make eye contact, nod, and keep a calm expression

Laugh and change the subject

Talk over them to share your own story

4. In the space below, draw a face showing the emotion "nervous". Add two labels pointing to features that show this emotion (e.g. eyebrows, mouth).

🎭 Part 2: Role-Play Scenarios

Read each scenario and write what you could say and do to express your emotions appropriately.

5. Scenario A – Greeting a new student: A new student has just joined your class and looks nervous. How would you greet them and make them feel welcome?

What I would say:

What I would do (body language/facial expression):

6. Scenario B – Feeling disappointed: You worked really hard on a project but received a lower mark than you hoped for. How could you express your disappointment respectfully to your teacher?

Complete this sentence starter, then add your own sentence:

"I feel disappointed because _______________________________________________

Could we please _______________________________________________?"

7. Scenario C – Managing a disagreement: You and a friend disagree about what game to play at lunch. Circle the response that shows the most respectful emotional expression.

Walk away and ignore your friend for the rest of the day

Say "I feel frustrated, but can we take turns choosing?"

Yell at your friend until they agree with you

Pretend you don't care even though you do