MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL
HEALTH
Chapters 3-4
Bell Ringer #1: Self-esteem
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Write your own definition of self-esteem.
What are some ways you can build selfesteem?
 List at least 5.
 Discussion.
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Chapter 3: Mental & Emotional Health
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Lessons 1-2: Vocabulary
 Skim
through pages 52-62.
 Write down all the definitions that are part of your
vocabulary sheet.
 Please read all high lighted words (even if they are not
part of your vocabulary sheet)
 Once your are done please sit there quietly for further
instructions.
 Class discussion.
 Partner work.
Mental & Emotional Health Checklist
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Figure 3.1 (pg. 53)
Write down all the traits that currently describe
your mental/emotional health (continue under your
bell ringer).
Can you think of any other traits that might go
along with these?
Health Triangle
Improving Mental/Emotional
Health
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Physical Health
Mental/Emotional
Health
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Social Health
Get into groups of 4.
With you group come
up with a list of ways
to improve or maintain
your mental/emotional
health.
Class discussion.
Chapter 3: Lesson 1 Quiz
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Formative assessment.
Everything on the floor except a pencil/pen.
Please take this assessment on your own.
Once you are done you can hand it in.
Sit there quietly until all students have finished the
assessment.
Poem/Song- Summative Assessment
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In this unit you will have two summative assessments.
 Unit
test
 Mental/Emotional Poem
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Please look at the Poem Rubric
You will be developing a poem or song that speaks
about your mental/emotional health.
You must use 4 vocabulary words.
Must be at least 3 stanzas long.
Bell Ringer #2: Stress
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Identify some causes of stress in your life.
Choose one, and write about the steps you could
take the lessen the affects of stress.
Class discussion.
Chapter 3: Mental & Emotional Health
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Lessons 3-4: Vocabulary
 Skim
through pages 63-71.
 Write down all the definitions that are part of your
vocabulary sheet.
 Please read all high lighted words (even if they are not
part of your vocabulary sheet)
 Once your are done please sit there quietly for further
instructions.
 Class discussion.
 Partner work.
Fight vs. Flight
The Body’s Response To Stress
Formative Activity: Comic Strip
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Based on our class discussion, develop a comic strip
that shows both the fight and flight of one stressful
situation.
Stressful situation can either be made up or one that
has happened to you.
Be creative.
Coping Loss
Grief Reaction Stages
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Shock
Loss or disappointment has not fully set in.
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You may feel intense bitterness or anger.
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Yearning
“Emotional hole” in the heart.
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Depression
Reality of the loss begins to sink in.
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Anger
Acceptance
You are ready to move on with your life.
Chapter 3: Lesson 4 Quiz
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Formative assessment.
Everything on the floor except a pencil/pen.
Please take this assessment on your own.
Once you are done you can hand it in.
Sit there quietly until all students have finished the
assessment.
Bell Ringer #3: Importance
Health inventory
1. I ask for help when a problem arises.
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a) Always
b) Sometimes
c) Never
2. I am able to help a friend with an emotional
problem.
a) Always
b) Sometimes
c) Never
3. I deal with my problems in healthful ways
a) Always
b) Sometimes
c) Never
Ch. 4: Mental and Emotional Problems
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Lessons 1and 3: Vocabulary
 Skim
through pgs. 80-85 and pgs. 90-93.
 Write down all the definitions that are part of your
vocabulary sheet.
 Please read all high lighted words (even if they are not
part of your vocabulary sheet)
 Once your are done please sit there quietly for further
instructions.
 Class discussion.
 Partner work.
Developing Good Character (pg. 81)
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Read: Developing Good Character on page 81.
What are some actions you could take to show
compassion?
With your neighbor, brainstorm a list of careers that
would be well-suited for a person who is good at
showing compassion.
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There are always people around you making you a
better person.
Think of a teacher at Harmony Middle School
(anybody) that has taught you to be a better
person or has helped you mentally or emotionally.
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are going to create a thank you card!
 Cards will be sent to them after being reviewed by me!
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You will be able to lift someone else’s spirits that
once helped you lift yours!