Alexander's Anger: Understanding Anger as a Secondary Emotion
This social-emotional skill building class will focus on identifying the primary emotions behind anger and learning some skills to safely overcome them using the book "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, Very Bad Day"
Miss Kate, M. Special Ed., TEFL
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(127)
What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
This course focuses on learning to identify some primary emotions behind anger using the book "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day." First, students will identify Alexander's primary emotions. Next students will discuss their own typical reactions to a bad experience. Then, students will work with me to develop a plan for an anger-inducing moment. Finally, I will introduce their "homework" in the form of an anger-wheel that they can use to process their own emotions. I teach with the expectation of a high ratio of student-teacher interaction and a brisk pace. This lesson focuses on developing a social skill which should be practiced in a group of accepting members. The lesson will include slides, teacher-led activities and discussion.
Learning Goals
Students will learn to identify some typical primary emotions underlying the secondary emotion of anger. They will learn to identify these emotions first by examining the book character "Alexander" as he navigates through a very bad day. Next students will discuss an anger-provoking situation in their own lives and process through it using worksheets they will have at home. Last, students will learn to use an "anger wheel" for use at a later time to process through their emotions at home with their parents.
Other Details
Supply List
I will email the necessary worksheets to all students prior to class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
This class will use the book "Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day" by Judith Viorst
Joined March, 2022
4.9
127reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
Alaska Teaching Certificate in Special Education
Master's Degree in Education from University of Alaska, Fairbanks
I have a master's degree in special education with an emphasis in behavior. I teach social skills to elementary school children on a daily basis.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 45 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 6-9
1-6 learners per class
