This topic explores how to describe emotions, specifically anger, in English. Students will learn vocabulary, grammar, and expressions to talk about feelings and explain situations that cause emotions. This lesson helps students communicate effectively about emotions in daily life.
GRAMMAR
Talking About Emotions Using "Be"
- Use be to describe someone's current emotional state:
- My mom is angry.
- They are upset.
Common Sentence Structures
- Subject + be + adjective
- She is angry.
- Subject + be + adjective + about/with + noun/verb (-ing)
- My mom is angry about the mess.
- She is angry with her friend.
Examples
- Positive: My mom is angry because I didn’t clean my room.
- Negative: She isn’t angry about the noise.
- Questions: Is your mom angry with you?
VOCABULARY
- Angry: Feeling strong displeasure. (My mom is angry with me.)
- Upset: Feeling unhappy or worried. (She is upset about the problem.)
- Furious: Extremely angry. (He was furious when he saw the damage.)
- Irritated: Slightly annoyed. (She feels irritated by the loud music.)
- Annoyed: Feeling bothered. (He is annoyed by the delay.)
- Displeased: Feeling dissatisfaction. (The teacher is displeased with the students.)
- Frustrated: Feeling annoyed due to inability to achieve something. (I feel frustrated with my progress.)
- Mad: Informal for angry. (She is mad at me.)
- Calm: Not angry or upset. (Try to stay calm.)
- Relaxed: Feeling calm and not worried. (She feels relaxed after the walk.)
USEFUL EXPRESSIONS
- Why are you angry?
- My mom looks really upset.
- She feels irritated by the noise.
- Don’t be mad; I’ll fix it.
- He is furious about the mistake.
- Let’s stay calm and talk about it.
- I’m sorry I made you upset.
- She’s not angry anymore.
SENTENCES
Positive Sentences
- My mom is angry because the house is messy.
- She feels irritated by the loud music.
- He is mad about the broken window.
Negative Sentences
- My mom isn’t angry anymore.
- She doesn’t feel upset about the situation.
- They aren’t mad at each other.
Questions
- Is your mom angry with you?
- Why is she upset?
- Are they frustrated with the project?
Answers
- Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
- She’s upset because I forgot to call her.
- Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
CONVERSATION
Tom: Hi, Sarah. You look worried. What happened?
Sarah: Hi, Tom. My mom is angry with me.
Tom: Why is she angry?
Sarah: I didn’t clean my room, and she’s upset about the mess.
Tom: Oh no! Did you apologize?
Sarah: Yes, I said I was sorry, but she’s still a little mad.
Tom: Don’t worry. She’ll calm down soon. Just clean your room and try to make her happy.
Sarah: Thanks, Tom. I’ll do that now.
READING
"Mom’s Bad Day"
Yesterday, Emma’s mom was very angry. First, Emma forgot to take out the trash. Then, she spilled juice on the table and didn’t clean it up. When Emma’s mom came home, she saw the messy kitchen and got upset.
Emma apologized and promised to clean everything. She worked hard to fix the mess. Later, her mom felt better and said, “Thank you for helping, Emma.” Emma learned that small actions can make a big difference.
Questions and Answers
Q: Why was Emma’s mom angry?
A: She was angry because Emma forgot to take out the trash and spilled juice on the table.Q: What did Emma do to fix the situation?
A: She cleaned the mess and apologized.Q: How did Emma’s mom feel later?
A: She felt better and thanked Emma.Q: What lesson did Emma learn?
A: Emma learned that small actions can make a big difference.
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