Lesson Plan - All the Feels

Watch a Slideshow and Video
Watch the slideshow “Meet the New Emotions of Inside Out 2” and the video “Take a Breath.” Discuss: What emotions have been added to the lineup in Inside Out 2? How can you manage these and other emotions?

Preview Words to Know
Project the online vocabulary slideshow and introduce the Words to Know.

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Set a Purpose for Reading
As students read, have them identify the steps animators took to bring each emotion to life.

1. Why does it take about four years to make a movie like Inside Out 2?
It takes about four years to make a movie like Inside Out 2 because a lot of work is involved. The article explains that “for one second of film, there are 24 individual frames of animation.” It takes a team of animators about 10 to 12 months to animate all the scenes in a film. Then lighting and effects need to be added.
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2. Why does Venturini compare the animation process to a giant class project?
Venturini compares the animation process to a giant class project because when a movie is being animated, “70 to 100 people take a small piece and contribute to one big idea.” 
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3. According to the sidebar, “Relax and Refocus,” how can it help you to talk to a trusted adult about your feelings?
The sidebar says that talking to a trusted adult can help you make sense of your feelings. The author explains, “It can give you another way to think about the situation and help you decide how to handle it.”
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FEATURED SKILL: Social and Life Skills
Distribute the skill builder “Exploring Emotions” and challenge students to brainstorm their own emotion-based character. Invite students to share their characters with the class. 
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