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This Seeing Emotions in Body Language activity also includes:
Scholars test their skills of reading body language with a collaborative learning experience that focuses on showing and identifying emotions. Pairs take turns acting out an emotion, one uses body language while the other guesses what emotion they are portraying. A brief discussion is held between turns.
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Instructional Ideas
- Before assigning the activity, brainstorm feeling words and invite learners to practice using body language
- Take pictures of class members acting out emotions, post pictures with the corresponding emotion written on it as a reference tool for all
- Send a letter home to family members, explain the lesson's objective and describe ways they can continue the social and emotional learning process outside of school
Classroom Considerations
- Emotions can be challenging for some to share, keep an eye out for those that you predict will struggle and offer guidance as necessary
Pros
- The activity encourages peer interaction
- Resources, units, and books related to the topic are listed at the end of the lesson
Cons
- None