Lesson Plan

Mind-Reading Role Plays Plan

Students will recognize and interpret nonverbal cues—facial expressions, gestures, and tone—through role‐play activities, applying these skills in everyday conversational scenarios.

Reading nonverbal signals enables students to understand peers’ feelings, respond appropriately, and build positive social interactions in school and beyond.

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Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction

5 minutes

Step 2

Teach Key Cues

10 minutes

Step 3

Model Role-Plays

5 minutes

Step 4

Partner Practice

15 minutes

Step 5

Emotion Charades

5 minutes

Step 6

Reflective Feelings Circle

5 minutes

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Slide Deck

Nonverbal Clues in Action

Facial Expressions

Gestures

Tone of Voice

Quick Practice

Key Takeaways

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Slide Deck

Nonverbal Clues in Action

What Is Nonverbal Communication?

Reading Facial Expressions

Understanding Gestures

Tone of Voice Matters

Reflection & Key Takeaways

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Script

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Activity

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Cool Down

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Can You Read My Mind

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Giselle Marquez

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