Body Language

A person is leaning toward you in a conversation.

It means that...

• he doesn't like what you are saying.

• he is interested in the conversation.

• he is distracted.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

Your friend is crossing her arms during an argument.

It may mean that ...

• she doesn't agree with you.

• she is thinking about something else.

• she is going to punch you.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

A person is touching her chin a lot during a discussion.

In positive body language, it can mean that...

• she is trying to remember something.

• she is lying.

• she is thinking about what you are saying.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

In a conversation, nod to show that you are ______.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Some experts say that when you keep your hands under the table, you are ___ _______ the truth.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5B

CCSS.L.5.5B

"Crucial" means that something is _________.

• very, very important to know

• information you can ignore

• neutral

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

"An expert" is a person who...

• knows a lot about a subject.

• thinks he knows a lot about a subject.

• likes to talk a lot.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

An example of "face-to-face communication" is ...

• being in class in Zoom with your camera on.

• talking on the phone.

• talking to your neighbor outside your building.

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

"To lean" means that you move your body ...

• forward.

• backward.

• in a circle.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

"Defensive" means ...

• you want to defend yourself.

• you don't want to talk anymore.

• you want to yell at someone.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4