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Expressing Emotions Effectively

Read the train-station scenario and try the activities. There can be more than one helpful way to express a feeling. You may write about a made-up example instead of a personal experience.

Notice and name feelings

Sione, Zoe and Hemi are waiting at a train station after a school activity. Their train is delayed. Sione is disappointed because he hoped to get home early. Zoe feels worried that they might miss a connection. Hemi is frustrated by the loud announcements, but he is also glad they are waiting together.

1.Match each feeling word with the meaning that best fits it.

Disappointed
Worried
Frustrated
Relieved

Less worried after a concern has eased
Annoyed because something feels difficult or is not going smoothly
Upset because something did not happen as hoped
Uneasy about something that might happen

2.In the station scenario, Hemi feels frustrated and glad. What is one detail that could explain each feeling?

3.Zoe is concerned about missing a connection. Which statement shares her feeling clearly and respectfully?

You always make us late!
I feel worried we might miss our connection. Could we check the train information together?
This is the worst day ever, and nobody cares.

4.Complete this respectful message from Sione: “I feel because . Could we ?” Include a feeling, a reason and a helpful request.

5.True or false: Naming a feeling can help someone explain what is going on, but it does not mean other people must agree with every thought or request.

Listen and respond with care

A respectful conversation gives each person a chance to speak. Listening does not require you to solve the problem straight away.

6.Sione says, “I feel disappointed because I thought we would be home earlier.” Write one response that shows you listened and invites him to say more.

7.Hemi says, “The announcements are too loud, and I’m getting frustrated.” Rewrite this reply so it is more helpful: “Stop complaining. It’s not a big deal.”

8.Zoe still feels worried after checking the train information. Which is a sensible next step?

Tell her she is being silly and walk away.
Listen, acknowledge that waiting can feel worrying, and ask whether she would like help checking with station staff.
Promise that nothing could possibly go wrong.

9.Imagine the train is delayed again and you feel both annoyed and concerned. Write a two-sentence message using an “I feel” statement and a calm request. You can use an imagined situation.

10.If a feeling stays very strong or makes it hard to manage the day, name one trusted adult in a young person’s life they could talk to, and one thing they could say to start the conversation.