Expressing Feelings in English

• Engels
• Basisschool
• Groep 5

Expressing Feelings in English

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to express your feelings in English during a conversation.

Introduce the learning objective to the students and highlight the importance of being able to express oneself in a foreign language.

What do you already know about expressing your feelings in English?

Why is it important to express your feelings?

Expressing your feelings can help you communicate better with others and build stronger relationships.

Ask the students to share their thoughts on why expressing one's feelings is important in any conversation.

Common Emotions

There are many emotions that we experience in our daily lives, such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and surprise.

Show pictures or examples of people expressing different emotions and ask the students to identify each one. Encourage them to share their own experiences related to these emotions.

Vocabulary for Expressing Feelings

In order to express your feelings in English, it's important to know some key vocabulary words, such as 'happy', 'sad', 'angry', 'scared', and 'surprised'.

Provide a list of vocabulary words and encourage the students to practice saying them out loud. Have them create sentences using each word and share with the class.

Phrases for Expressing Feelings

In addition to vocabulary words, there are also certain phrases that can be used to express feelings, such as 'I feel...', 'I'm so...', and 'It makes me feel...'

Provide examples of phrases for expressing feelings and have the students practice saying them out loud. Encourage them to come up with their own phrases as well.

Practice Conversation 1

In pairs, practice having a conversation where you express your feelings using the vocabulary words and phrases you've learned.

Pair the students up and provide them with a prompt to start the conversation. Encourage them to use the vocabulary words and phrases they've learned, and to actively listen to their partner's responses.

Practice Conversation 2

Switch partners and have another conversation where you express your feelings using different vocabulary words and phrases.

Pair the students up with new partners and provide them with a different prompt to start the conversation. Encourage them to use new vocabulary words and phrases, and to actively listen to their partner's responses.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

When expressing your feelings in English, it's important to avoid common mistakes such as using the wrong vocabulary word or phrase, or not using the correct verb tense.

Provide examples of common mistakes and ask the students to identify them. Encourage them to correct the mistakes and practice saying the correct version out loud.

Cultural Differences

It's important to be aware of cultural differences when expressing your feelings in English, as some cultures may have different norms and expectations around how emotions are expressed.

Ask the students to share their experiences with expressing emotions in different cultures. Highlight the importance of being respectful and open-minded when communicating across cultures.

Role Play

In groups of three, role play a conversation where one person expresses their feelings and the other two respond with empathy and support.

Divide the students into groups of three and provide them with a prompt to start the conversation. Encourage them to use the vocabulary words and phrases they've learned, and to actively listen and respond with empathy.

Wrap-Up

In conclusion, expressing your feelings in English is an important skill for effective communication and building relationships. By practicing vocabulary words, phrases, and conversation skills, you can become more confident in expressing yourself in any situation.

Review the key points of the lesson and ask the students to share their takeaways. Encourage them to practice expressing their feelings in English outside of the classroom.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.