This guide is a seven-lesson, fully illustrated curriculum unit that offers middle school students in grades five through eight an enjoyable opportunity to understand emotions and strengthen their communication skills. It is one of a series of curriculum units designed to provide educators with the curricular tools necessary to challenge students to take personal responsibility for their health. Through individual and group activities, students learn practical techniques for overcoming communication barriers and improving careful listening. Special emphasis is given to the emotions of fear and anger. This document: (1) presents positive ways of expressing strong emotions; (2) explores the link between good communication and good relationships; (3) discusses how emotions, and their corresponding body language impact on communication; (4) offers well-defined, engaging student activities that enhance communication; and (5) provides students with a solid understanding of the critical role communication plays in our lives and in our society. The lessons include the objective; class time required; a brief overview of the topic; instructional strategies, including brainstorming, class discussion, cooperative learning groups, creative expression, case discussion, overhead transparencies, teacher lecture, and worksheets; teacher materials and preparation; procedures; homework; evaluation materials; and concluding activity. A separately bound student workbook contains identical exercises and activities for students as those found in the teacher's guide. (ABL)