👉 A strong feeling of displeasure, hostility or antagonism towards someone or something, usually combined with an urge to harm.
Alright class, settle down, let’s take a look, At this word ‘anger,’ a feeling we must cook! The dictionary gives us a helpful line, Describing anger, truly divine...or not so fine. It says it's "a strong feeling of displeasure," you see, Like when something isn’t right for you and me. “Hostility or antagonism,” that’s a tricky part, A pushback against someone, a tear in your heart! You might feel annoyed, frustrated, quite upset, With words unspoken, or things you haven't met. And finally, “an urge to harm,” it does declare, A wanting to react with force and despair. Now, anger’s not always bad, understand? It can be a signal – a warning in your hand! It tells you something needs adjusting, you know, But letting it build up? That's where problems grow. So, let's think about this: What makes you feel angry? (Pause for student responses - encourage thoughtful answers) Do you need to talk about it? Or find a calming way? Let’s explore these feelings, starting today!