It's not just what you say but how you say it! That's the take-away from a instructional activity about verbal and non-verbal communication. An engaging activity has middle schoolers demonstrating how tone of voice and body language can totally change the meaning of a statement.

Concepts

social-emotional learning, self-awareness, communication, oral communication, non-verbal communication, tone, body language

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Instructional Ideas

• Expand the role play scenarios to include dialogues between a parent and child, teacher and student, and job seekers and boss

Classroom Considerations

• Requires copies of the "Student Script" handout

Pros

• The lesson underscores the importance of body language

Cons

• None