1. Emotional Intelligence
Westport Middle School
Advisory Lesson

2. Icebreaker: Count to Ten
Students stand in a circle.
One student starts by saying “1.”
Students go around saying either one or two numbers.
Whoever lands on “10” is out.
The last person standing is the winner.

3. Learning Target and Agenda
LT: I can self-assess my emotional intelligence.
Agenda:
Review emotional intelligence.
Short Video (link in PowerPoint)
EQ Self-Assessment
Exit Slip

4. Review: Do you have Emotional Intelligence?
Can you understand your emotions?
Can you identify others’ emotions?
Can you manage your emotions?
Can you resolve conflicts?

5. Review: What are the components of Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional intelligence consists of four main components.
These are:
Self-Awareness
Social Awareness
Self-Regulation
Relationship Management

6. Seven signs you have a high EQ
Video:
Complete the guided notes as you watch the video.
Discuss:
What are the seven signs of high emotional intelligence?

7. Activity: EQ self-Assessment
Directions:
Answer the questions for the four components of emotional intelligence.
In which areas were you the strongest?
In which areas do you need improvement?

8. Why is emotional intelligence important?
Exit Ticket
Why is emotional intelligence important?