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Our feelings (2)
Textbook pp. 48–49
GoalLearn to name a negative feeling and say it calmly with “I…” sentences.
New words
negative · salbiyto keep under control · jilovlashupset, sad · xafacalming down · tinchlanish
Explanation
A simple way to ease a difficult feeling is to put it into words. If we say “I’m getting angry because…”, “I’m worried because…”, “I got upset because…”, the feeling becomes weaker and people around us understand us. Speaking in words, not shouting or hitting, is what strong people do. When we feel angry it also helps to stop and take 5 deep breaths.
Worked examples
“The fallen castle”. Javohir had spent two hours building a castle from blocks. His little brother knocked it down by accident. Javohir wanted to shout, but he stopped, took a deep breath and said: “I’m very upset, because I built it for a long time.” His brother said sorry and they rebuilt it together.
Class activity
“I-sentences”: pairs read a situation card and answer in the form “I felt … because …”. Then they swap roles.
Practice
1
What helps when you are angry?
Stopping, deep breathing, putting the feeling into words
2
Complete the sentence: “I am upset because …”
Answers will vary
3
Why is it useful to name a feeling out loud?
The feeling weakens and people understand us