Words used to express emotions often possess shades of meaning. For instance, one can feel mad, upset, angry, or furious. In this educational material, children utilize a vocabulary word bank to pair common emotions like "happy" or "sad" with synonyms that convey varying levels of intensity. They sort these synonyms from the least to the most extreme, enhancing their understanding of shades of meaning. Additionally, students can showcase their creativity by designing four unique emojis. This Shades of Meaning worksheet is tailored for fourth, fifth, and sixth graders, fostering the development and refinement of their language and vocabulary skills.