Lesson Plan 4: Primary & Secondary Emotions

Sometimes it’s hard to identify how we really feel. In this lesson, students will learn about primary and secondary emotions. They will have a better understanding on how to differentiate between the two, giving them more clarity about their complex emotions. 

Grade level: 6 - 8

Prep time: 10 min

Lesson Duration: 45 min + Optional Extension Activity (20 min)

Learning Outcomes:

It is expected that students will:

• Recognize that their feelings are complicated.
• Identify what primary and secondary emotions are.
• Demonstrate the ability to differentiate between primary and secondary emotions.

Lesson includes:

• Activate, Acquire, and Apply Activities 
• Primary and Secondary Emotions Fill in the Blank (Printable)
• Primary and Secondary Emotion Scenarios (Printable)
• Answer Key - Primary and Secondary Emotion Scenarios (Printable)

NB: Purchase includes access to downloadable resources for 6 months.