Lesson Plan
Reading the Room Lesson Plan
Learners will decode and interpret common body language cues to enhance social awareness, practice expressing clear nonverbal signals, and develop an action plan for real-world interactions.
Understanding nonverbal cues builds empathy, improves communication clarity, and enhances relationship-building skills essential for personal and professional success.
Audience
Time
Approach
Materials
Prep
Gather and Review Materials
5 minutes
Step 1
Introduction and Objectives
5 minutes
Step 2
Cue Identification Practice
10 minutes
Step 3
Roleplay Scenarios
10 minutes
Step 4
Reflection and Action Planning
5 minutes

Slide Deck
Reading the Room
Session Objectives
Why Body Language Matters
Cue Identification Practice
Common Body Language Cues
Roleplay Scenarios
Reflection & Action Planning
Key Takeaways & Next Steps

Worksheet


Journal


Activity


Slide Deck
Open Posture
Closed Posture
Steady Eye Contact
Averted Eye Contact
Genuine Smile (Duchenne)
Frown / Furrowed Brow
Tips for Reading Facial Expressions
Mirroring
Illustrative Hand Gestures
Facial Expression: Happiness
Facial Expression: Surprise
Facial Expression: Anger
Facial Expression: Sadness
