Students apply their expanded emotional vocabulary in simulated social situations, practicing the 'Vocabulary Role Play' strategy to solidify language acquisition through performance and interaction.

Builds a robust emotional vocabulary by systematically identifying, recording, and interacting with new words that describe complex feelings.

Employs graphic organizers, color-coding, and images to help students map the physical and situational connections to their feelings.

Uses gestures, facial expressions, and slowed speech to demonstrate emotional vocabulary and social interactions, making language comprehensible for ELLs.

Establishes daily signals and routines for students to communicate their emotional state and readiness for learning, providing a safe and predictable classroom environment.

Day 5 covers staying focused and not contributing to classroom distractions.

Day 4 teaches students how to avoid drama and rumors by taking a 'detour'.