Lesson Plan
Reading the Room Lesson Plan
Learners will identify verbal and nonverbal cues that signal readiness for conversation and practice observing when to engage or withdraw.
By reading others’ readiness cues, adults can initiate conversations appropriately, reduce misunderstandings, and build stronger personal and professional relationships.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Review and Prepare Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction & Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Review Common Cues
5 minutes
Step 3
Role-Play Observation
10 minutes
Step 4
Discuss Findings
5 minutes
Step 5
Practice Application
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Reading the Room
Session Objectives
Why This Matters
Common Readiness Cues
Role-Play Scenarios
Using the Observation Worksheet
Practice Application
Key Takeaways & Next Steps

Worksheet


Reading


Script


Slide Deck
Tone of Voice
Speech Rate
Engagement Words
Volume
Pauses
Posture
Eye Contact
Facial Expressions
Gestures
Proximity
Body Orientation
Quick Tips for Observing

Slide Deck
Tone of Voice
Speech Rate
Engagement Words

Slide Deck
Volume
Pauses

Slide Deck
Posture
Eye Contact
Facial Expressions

Slide Deck
Gestures
Proximity
Body Orientation
Quick Tips for Observing
