Worksheet for What Is Goodbye?

By Nikki Grimes Illustrated by Raúl Colón

When people experience grief they fluctuate between worlds of emotions. Sometimes it helps to recognize what they are and put a name to it. Below the graph you’ll find a list of emotions- put them in the box where you think they correspond to how Jerilyn and Jesse felt for each event. If you want, name the emotions you also experienced during similar events.

angry                      afraid                      annoyed                belligerent             cooperative           comforted              confused               contented                  disappointed   depressed   hopeful                  hurt                         impatient                insecure                 left out                   lonely                     loving                     obstinate 

pleased                  proud                    relieved                  resentful                                secure                    stubborn                                touchy                   useless                   warm