The Feeling Storybook: A 2nd Grade Emotion Adventure
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The Feeling Storybook: A 2nd Grade Emotion Adventure

Grade 2English3 days
In this project, 2nd-grade students create a feeling storybook to explore and express different emotions through words and pictures. Students will define emotion-related vocabulary, develop their writing and speaking skills, and enhance their social and emotional learning. The project emphasizes the importance of understanding and discussing feelings, fostering empathy and self-expression.
EmotionsStorytellingVocabularyEmpathySelf-ExpressionSocial-Emotional LearningFeelings
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we create a feeling storybook that uses words and pictures to show different feelings, helps us understand our own and others' emotions, and teaches us why talking about feelings is important?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • How can you show different feelings through words and pictures?
  • Why is it important to understand your own feelings and the feelings of others?
  • How do stories help us understand and talk about feelings?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Students will be able to define and use new vocabulary words related to emotions in their storybooks.
  • Students will improve their writing and speaking skills through the creation and presentation of their feeling storybooks.
  • Students will develop social and emotional learning (SEL) skills, including empathy and emotional understanding, by exploring different feelings in their storybooks.
  • Students will demonstrate an understanding of why it is important to talk about feelings by incorporating this theme into their stories.
  • Students will be able to show different feelings through words and pictures.
  • Students will understand their own feelings and the feelings of others through stories.
  • Students will understand how stories help us understand and talk about feelings

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Emotions in Action: A Theatrical Start

A local theatre group visits the class to perform a short skit where the actors exaggerate different emotions. After the performance, students discuss what clues (facial expressions, body language, tone of voice) helped them identify each feeling, sparking interest in how feelings can be expressed and recognized.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

My Feelings Vocabulary

Students will create a feelings word bank to use as a reference throughout the project.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Brainstorm a list of feelings words as a class.
2. Individually, students choose 5-7 feelings words from the list.
3. Students define each word and write an example sentence demonstrating their understanding.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA personal feelings word bank with definitions and example sentences for each emotion word.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Students will be able to define and use new vocabulary words related to emotions in their storybooks.
Activity 2

Storybook Blueprint

Students will plan out the structure and content of their storybook, focusing on a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Choose a main character and a central feeling or emotional challenge for them to overcome.
2. Outline the beginning, middle, and end of the story, noting how the character's feelings evolve.
3. Include specific feelings words to be used in each section of the story.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed storybook outline, including character descriptions, plot points, and key emotional moments.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Students will improve their writing skills through the creation of their feeling storybooks.
Activity 3

Expressive Reading Rehearsal

Students will practice reading their storybooks aloud, focusing on expressive reading and clear pronunciation.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Read through the completed storybook aloud.
2. Record a practice reading, paying attention to tone of voice and pacing.
3. Listen back to the recording and note areas where expression and clarity can be improved.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA recorded practice reading of their storybook, with self-assessment notes on areas for improvement.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Students will improve their speaking skills through the presentation of their feeling storybooks.
Activity 4

Emotional Impact Peer Review

Students will participate in peer review sessions, providing constructive feedback on each other's storybooks from an emotional impact perspective.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Read two classmates' storybook outlines.
2. Write constructive feedback focusing on the clarity and impact of the emotions conveyed in the story.
3. Offer suggestions for enhancing emotional understanding in the story.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityWritten peer feedback for two classmates, focusing on how well the story conveyed emotions and promoted understanding.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Students will develop social and emotional learning (SEL) skills, including empathy and emotional understanding, by exploring different feelings in their storybooks.
Activity 5

The Importance of Feelings Reflection

Students will add a reflection page to their storybook, summarizing the importance of talking about feelings based on their story's message.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Reflect on the emotional journey of the main character in their story.
2. Write a paragraph explaining why it is important for people to talk about their feelings, referencing examples from the story.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA reflection page in the storybook that answers the question: Why is talking about feelings important?

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsAddresses the learning goal: Students will demonstrate an understanding of why it is important to talk about feelings by incorporating this theme into their stories.
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

The Feeling Storybook Rubric

Category 1

Vocabulary Mastery

Assesses the student's understanding and application of new vocabulary words related to emotions.
Criterion 1

Emotion Word Definitions

Accuracy and depth of definitions for selected emotion words.

Exemplary
4 Points

Provides accurate and insightful definitions for all 5-7 selected emotion words, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of their nuances.

Proficient
3 Points

Provides mostly accurate definitions for the selected emotion words, showing a good understanding of their meanings.

Developing
2 Points

Provides basic definitions for some of the selected emotion words, but some definitions may be unclear or incomplete.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to define the selected emotion words, with many definitions missing or inaccurate.

Criterion 2

Example Sentence Quality

Quality and relevance of example sentences demonstrating the understanding of each emotion word.

Exemplary
4 Points

Crafts exceptionally clear and relevant example sentences that vividly illustrate the meaning and usage of each emotion word in context.

Proficient
3 Points

Creates clear and relevant example sentences that demonstrate a solid understanding of how to use each emotion word correctly.

Developing
2 Points

Writes example sentences that are somewhat relevant but may lack clarity or full understanding of the emotion word.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to write relevant example sentences, showing limited understanding of how to use the emotion words in context.

Category 2

Storybook Planning

Focuses on the student's ability to plan and structure their storybook effectively, emphasizing a clear narrative arc and emotional development.
Criterion 1

Story Structure

Clarity and coherence of the story outline, including a clear beginning, middle, and end.

Exemplary
4 Points

Presents an exceptionally clear, well-organized, and coherent story outline with a compelling beginning, engaging middle, and satisfying conclusion.

Proficient
3 Points

Presents a clear and organized story outline with a discernible beginning, middle, and end.

Developing
2 Points

Presents a story outline with some sense of structure, but the beginning, middle, or end may be unclear or underdeveloped.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to create a coherent story outline, with a poorly defined beginning, middle, and end.

Criterion 2

Emotional Challenge

Effectiveness in choosing a central feeling/emotional challenge and demonstrating its evolution throughout the story.

Exemplary
4 Points

Chooses a profound and relatable emotional challenge, skillfully portraying its evolution throughout the story with depth and nuance.

Proficient
3 Points

Chooses a relevant emotional challenge and effectively demonstrates its evolution throughout the story.

Developing
2 Points

Chooses an emotional challenge, but its evolution throughout the story is not clearly demonstrated or fully developed.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to choose a relevant emotional challenge or demonstrate its development within the story.

Criterion 3

Feelings Word Integration

Integration of specific feelings words into the story outline to enhance emotional expression.

Exemplary
4 Points

Masterfully integrates specific feelings words throughout the story outline, enhancing emotional expression and creating a powerful impact.

Proficient
3 Points

Integrates specific feelings words effectively into the story outline to enhance emotional expression.

Developing
2 Points

Integrates some feelings words into the story outline, but their impact on emotional expression is limited.

Beginning
1 Points

Fails to adequately integrate feelings words into the story outline, resulting in minimal emotional expression.

Category 3

Expressive Reading

Evaluates the student's speaking skills, focusing on their ability to read expressively and assess their own performance.
Criterion 1

Clarity and Pronunciation

Clarity and pronunciation during the practice reading.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates exceptional clarity and precise pronunciation throughout the practice reading, ensuring every word is easily understood.

Proficient
3 Points

Demonstrates good clarity and pronunciation during the practice reading, with only minor errors.

Developing
2 Points

Demonstrates some clarity and pronunciation, but frequent errors may impede understanding.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles with clarity and pronunciation, making it difficult to understand the reading.

Criterion 2

Emotional Expressiveness

Expressiveness and emotional delivery in conveying the story's feelings and tone.

Exemplary
4 Points

Delivers the story with outstanding expressiveness and emotional depth, perfectly capturing the intended feelings and tone, creating a captivating experience for the listener.

Proficient
3 Points

Reads the story with appropriate expressiveness and emotional delivery, conveying the story's feelings and tone effectively.

Developing
2 Points

Shows some expressiveness, but the emotional delivery is inconsistent or does not fully capture the story's intended feelings and tone.

Beginning
1 Points

Reads with minimal expressiveness, failing to convey the story's feelings and tone effectively.

Criterion 3

Self-Assessment

Quality and insightfulness of self-assessment notes on areas for improvement.

Exemplary
4 Points

Provides exceptionally insightful and detailed self-assessment notes, identifying specific areas for improvement with clear strategies for enhancement.

Proficient
3 Points

Provides thoughtful and relevant self-assessment notes, identifying key areas for improvement.

Developing
2 Points

Provides basic self-assessment notes, but the areas for improvement are vague or lack specific strategies.

Beginning
1 Points

Provides minimal or superficial self-assessment notes, showing little reflection on areas for improvement.

Category 4

Peer Review

Measures the student's ability to provide constructive peer feedback, focusing on emotional understanding and clarity.
Criterion 1

Feedback Quality

Thoroughness and constructiveness of feedback on classmates' storybook outlines.

Exemplary
4 Points

Provides exceptionally thorough and constructive feedback, offering insightful suggestions and specific examples to enhance classmates' storybook outlines.

Proficient
3 Points

Provides thorough and constructive feedback on classmates' storybook outlines, offering helpful suggestions.

Developing
2 Points

Provides some feedback on classmates' storybook outlines, but it may be general or lack specific examples.

Beginning
1 Points

Provides minimal or superficial feedback on classmates' storybook outlines, offering little constructive criticism.

Criterion 2

Emotional Clarity

Focus on the clarity and impact of emotions conveyed in the story.

Exemplary
4 Points

Offers astute observations on the clarity and emotional impact of the story, providing actionable suggestions to amplify the emotional resonance.

Proficient
3 Points

Focuses on the clarity and impact of emotions conveyed in the story, providing useful feedback.

Developing
2 Points

Addresses the clarity and impact of emotions, but the feedback is limited or lacks depth.

Beginning
1 Points

Provides little or no feedback on the clarity and impact of emotions conveyed in the story.

Criterion 3

Emotional Understanding

Effectiveness of suggestions for enhancing emotional understanding in the story.

Exemplary
4 Points

Offers highly effective and innovative suggestions for enhancing emotional understanding in the story, demonstrating a deep understanding of SEL skills.

Proficient
3 Points

Offers effective suggestions for enhancing emotional understanding in the story.

Developing
2 Points

Provides suggestions for enhancing emotional understanding, but they may be generic or not fully developed.

Beginning
1 Points

Provides minimal or ineffective suggestions for enhancing emotional understanding in the story.

Category 5

Feelings Reflection

Assesses the student's reflection on the importance of talking about feelings, linking it to their storybook's message.
Criterion 1

Emotional Reflection

Depth of reflection on the emotional journey of the main character.

Exemplary
4 Points

Provides a profoundly insightful and nuanced reflection on the emotional journey of the main character, demonstrating a deep understanding of their feelings and growth.

Proficient
3 Points

Provides a thoughtful reflection on the emotional journey of the main character, showing a good understanding of their feelings.

Developing
2 Points

Provides a basic reflection on the emotional journey of the main character, but it may lack depth or insight.

Beginning
1 Points

Provides a superficial or minimal reflection on the emotional journey of the main character.

Criterion 2

Importance of Feelings

Clarity and persuasiveness of the explanation regarding the importance of talking about feelings.

Exemplary
4 Points

Articulates an exceptionally clear and persuasive explanation of why it is important for people to talk about their feelings, drawing compelling examples from the story to support the argument.

Proficient
3 Points

Provides a clear and persuasive explanation of why it is important for people to talk about their feelings, referencing examples from the story.

Developing
2 Points

Explains why it is important to talk about feelings, but the explanation may lack clarity or persuasive examples.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to explain why it is important for people to talk about their feelings, providing minimal or unclear reasoning.

Criterion 3

Story Integration

Integration of examples from the story to support the explanation.

Exemplary
4 Points

Seamlessly integrates specific and relevant examples from the story to powerfully support the explanation, demonstrating a strong connection between the narrative and the reflective insights.

Proficient
3 Points

Integrates relevant examples from the story to support the explanation effectively.

Developing
2 Points

Includes some examples from the story, but their relevance or connection to the explanation may be weak.

Beginning
1 Points

Fails to integrate relevant examples from the story to support the explanation.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

What was the most surprising thing you learned about your own feelings while working on this project?

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Question 2

On a scale of 1 to 5, how confident do you feel in using new feelings words to describe your emotions?

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Question 3

What is one way you showed empathy to another student during the peer review process?

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Question 4

How did creating a storybook help you understand why it's important to talk about feelings?

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