Lesson Plan

Body Language Detectives Lesson Plan

Students will practice reading body language cues by observing scenario cards and recording their interpretations on a worksheet, aiming to identify emotions from nonverbal signals.

This lesson helps students with extra support improve social understanding and emotional recognition by decoding body language, fostering better peer and adult interactions.

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5 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

2 minutes

Step 2

Guided Observation

8 minutes

Step 3

Reflection and Feedback

3 minutes

Step 4

Wrap-Up

2 minutes

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Body Language Detectives

What Is Body Language?

Detective Time: Scenario 1

Record Your Clues

Review & Practice

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Worksheet

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Body Language Detectives

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