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Can You Read Cues? Lesson Plan

Students will sharpen their social communication by identifying and interpreting facial expressions and body language, practicing empathy and nonverbal literacy through interactive warm-ups and activities.

Understanding nonverbal cues helps students navigate social interactions, build empathy, and respond appropriately to others’ feelings, fostering a supportive classroom community.

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10 minutes

Step 1

Warm-Up: Expression Flashcards

5 minutes

Step 2

Introduction: Body Language Basics

6 minutes

Step 3

Activity: Charade Clues

8 minutes

Step 4

Cool-Down: Mood Emoji Journals

6 minutes

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What Is Body Language?

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Gestures

Practice: Guess the Feeling

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Journal

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Can You Read Cues?

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