HER FRIEND IS VERY SAD

 This lesson helps students describe emotions, particularly sadness, and discuss possible reasons for feeling sad. The topic introduces basic grammar structures to express feelings, provides vocabulary related to emotions, and includes expressions to ask about and talk about sadness. By the end of the lesson, students will be able to describe someone's emotional state and suggest ways to offer support.

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GRAMMAR

Using "be" with Adjectives to Describe Feelings

• Structure:
  • Subject + be + adjective.
  • Her friend is sad.
  • They are unhappy.

Examples

1. Positive:

   • She is sad because she lost her book.
   • He feels upset about the bad news.

2. Negative:

   • He is not sad; he’s just tired.
   • They are not unhappy now.

3. Questions:

   • Why is she sad?
   • Is he upset about something?

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VOCABULARY

1. Sad: Feeling unhappy. (She is sad because it’s raining.)
2. Upset: Feeling troubled or distressed. (He was upset after the argument.)
3. Lonely: Feeling alone or isolated. (She felt lonely in the new city.)
4. Unhappy: Not feeling happy. (They were unhappy with the results.)
5. Heartbroken: Deeply sad or hurt emotionally. (He was heartbroken after the breakup.)
6. Down: Feeling low in spirits. (I’ve been feeling down lately.)
7. Disappointed: Feeling sad because expectations weren’t met. (She was disappointed with her grades.)
8. Tearful: About to cry or crying. (He was tearful during the sad movie.)
9. Blue: Informal term for feeling sad. (I’m feeling a bit blue today.)
10. Miserable: Very unhappy. (He looked miserable in the rain.)

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USEFUL EXPRESSIONS

• She’s sad because her friend moved away.
• He looks upset.
• Why are you feeling down today?
• Don’t be sad; things will get better.
• I’m here if you want to talk.
• It’s okay to feel sad sometimes.

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SENTENCES

Positive Sentences

1. Her friend is very sad today.
2. He is upset because of the bad news.
3. They feel lonely in the big city.

Negative Sentences

1. She is not sad anymore; she’s happy now.
2. He is not upset; he’s just tired.
3. They are not unhappy with their results.

Questions

1. Why is her friend sad?
2. Is he upset about something?
3. Are they feeling lonely?

Answers

1. Her friend is sad because she failed her test.
2. Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.
3. Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.

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CONVERSATION

Emma: Hi, Sarah. You look worried. What’s wrong?
Sarah: Hi, Emma. My friend, Lucy, is very sad today.
Emma: Oh no! Why is she sad?
Sarah: She didn’t pass her exam, and she’s feeling disappointed.
Emma: That’s tough. Did you talk to her?
Sarah: Yes, I told her not to give up. I’m trying to cheer her up.
Emma: That’s kind of you. Let me know if she needs more support.

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READING

"A Friend in Need"

Maria noticed her friend Laura sitting alone in the park. Laura looked very sad, with tears in her eyes. Maria walked over and asked, “What’s wrong, Laura?”

Laura explained that her dog was sick and had to stay at the vet for a few days. She was worried about her pet. Maria sat down beside her and said, “I’m sorry to hear that. Let’s hope your dog gets better soon. Do you want to go for a walk or talk about something else?”

Laura smiled a little and said, “Thank you, Maria. I just needed someone to listen.” They spent the afternoon together, and Laura felt much better by the end of the day.

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Questions and Answers

1. Q: Why was Laura sitting alone in the park?
   A: She was sad because her dog was sick.

2. Q: What did Maria do to help Laura?
   A: Maria sat with her, listened, and offered support.

3. Q: How did Laura feel at the end of the day?
   A: She felt much better.

4. Q: What does this story teach us?
   A: It shows the importance of being there for a friend when they are sad.