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📕 A2: Grades 7-9 • ALL ABOUT ME

How Do You Feel?

Learn to talk about your feelings using present simple with be + adjective. In this lesson, you will read a diary entry, listen to a friend, and share your own feelings.

How Do You Feel?
💬 Warm-up
1 How do you feel on the first day of school?
2 What makes you feel happy?
3 Do you ever feel nervous? When?

🎯 Objectives

  • Use the present simple with be + adjective to describe feelings
  • Use vocabulary: happy, excited, nervous, shy, like, dislike
  • Write a short diary entry about a day with strong feelings
  • Record a voice note to a friend about how you feel
In this block:

📚 Vocabulary

1.
happy
"I am happy to see my friends."
feeling good and pleased
2.
excited
"She is excited about the trip."
feeling very enthusiastic and eager
3.
nervous
"He is nervous before a test."
feeling worried or anxious
4.
shy
"The new student is shy and quiet."
feeling timid or uncomfortable around others
5.
like
"I like playing soccer after school."
to enjoy or find pleasant
6.
dislike
"I dislike getting up early."
to not like something
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
happy
feeling good and pleased
excited
feeling very enthusiastic and eager
nervous
feeling worried or anxious
shy
feeling timid or uncomfortable around others
like
to enjoy or find pleasant
dislike
to not like something

✍️ Practice

Guess the missing word.
1. I really like my new school so far.
2. On the first day of school, I felt very nervous because I didn't know anyone.
3. I was so excited to meet my new classmates.
4. I feel happy when I spend time with my friends.
5. She is a little shy and doesn't talk much at first.
🗓️ Friday, 9th October 2026
1. I really like my new school so far.
2. On the first day of school, I felt very nervous because I didn't know anyone.
3. I was so excited to meet my new classmates.
4. I feel happy when I spend time with my friends.
5. She is a little shy and doesn't talk much at first.

📖 Reading

My First Day Diary

Dear Diary, Today was my first day at a new school. I woke up feeling very nervous. I didn't know anyone, and my stomach felt funny. But when I walked into class, a girl named Mia smiled at me. She seemed shy too, so I said hello.

The teacher asked us to say one thing we like and one thing we dislike. I said I like drawing but I dislike loud noises. Everyone laughed because the class was a little noisy! After that, we played a game. I started to feel happy and excited. By the end of the day, I had a new friend. I am so glad I went to school today!

Comprehension Questions

1.
How did the writer feel in the morning?
The writer felt nervous because she didn't know anyone.
2.
What did Mia do when the writer walked into class?
Mia smiled at the writer.
3.
What did the writer say she likes and dislikes?
She said she likes drawing but dislikes loud noises.
4.
How did the writer feel after playing the game?
She felt happy and excited.
5.
What happened by the end of the day?
The writer had a new friend and was glad she went to school.

🎧 Listening Practice

Melody's Feelings

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Listening context

Comprehension Questions

1.
How did Melody feel in the morning?
She felt nervous and her hands were shaking.
2.
Who did Melody meet?
She met a shy girl named Sara.
3.
What does Melody like and dislike?
She likes music and dislikes math.
4.
How did Melody feel after lunch?
She felt happy and excited because they played volleyball.
5.
How does Melody feel about tomorrow?
She feels a little nervous but also excited.

🗣️ Pair Work

Feelings Check

"Tell your partner how you feel right now. Use the vocabulary words and the present simple with 'be' (am, is, are). For example: 'I am nervous because I have a test.' or 'I am happy because it is Friday.'"

👉 Think about how you feel at this moment. Choose one or two feeling words from the vocabulary list.

👉 Say a sentence to your partner: 'I am ______ because ______.'

👉 Listen to your partner and ask a follow-up question, like 'Why are you happy?' or 'Are you nervous about something?'

👉 Take turns for about 2 minutes.

🚀 EnglishDee Tasks

KEYWORDS: happy excited nervous shy like dislike
✍️ WRITING

Diary Entry

Write a diary entry about a day you had strong feelings. Start with when and where it happened (e.G., 'Last Saturday, I went to.'). Then describe what happened. Finally, explain how you felt. Write 80-100 words.

✅ Checklist:
  • Minimum 80 words.
  • Use at least 4 vocabulary words from the list.
  • Use present simple with be + adjective (I am happy, I felt nervous, etc.).
  • Structure with time phrases (In the morning, After that, Finally).
🎙️ SPEAKING

Voice Note to a Friend

Record a 30-second voice note to a friend. Tell them how you feel right now. Start with 'Hi [friend's name], it's [your name].' Then describe your feelings and why. Speak naturally.

✅ Checklist:
  • Recording length: 30 seconds.
  • Use at least 3 vocabulary words.
  • Speak clearly and naturally.
  • Express feelings with reasons.
Helpful Phrases
  • I feel ______ because ...
  • Right now, I am ______.
  • I am ______ about ______.
  • I think I am ______ because ...
  • I feel both ______ and ______.
  • My feelings are ______ today.