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Feelings Challenge

Talking from the heart

Emotion or Thought/
Opinion

Strategy

Select whether you think the statement at the top of each box is a clearly expressed emotion or a thought/opinion. When you click on your choice my response will be shown. Before trying this challenge I recommend reading about feelings.

I told you to keep the cat off the couch, I feel ignored.

 Angry man

I feel drivers shouldn't be talking on their cell phones, I value safety.


    Talking on cell phone Talking on cell phone

I'm frustrated that you didn't ask me before ordering lunch.

     Picnic Lunch

I feel aggravated when I think I am being manipulated.

Mother with ice cream cone

I feel like Stella needs a vacation.


 Overworked  Stressed OutVacation

I feel annoyed because you are so rude.


 Snowball hit

Martha was here before class started the last 3 weeks. I feel appreciation and my need for consideration has been met.


 Class on timeClass on time

I'm worried students won't respect you if your hair is messy.


  Albert Einstein  Smiley Face Scientist

When you give me that look, I feel like I haven't been understood.


Cucumber eyes

When you yell, I am scared. I need you to show respect.


 Talking on cell phone  Talking on cell phone