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Chapter 4: Nonverbal Communication

Activity Lesson Plan

Introduction
Students have read about positive and negative body language. In this activity they will distinguish between the two types, reinforcing their awareness of their own body language during communication.

Lesson Description
Students will read behaviors and signals and decide whether each is positive or negative body language.

Instructional Objectives

1. Students will become more aware of their body language.
2. Students will be able to discern positive and negative body language during their communications.
3. Students will be able to recall concepts from the chapter.

Student Web Activity Answers

Negative Body Language:

• wrinkled brow
• arms folded
• hands near mouth
• fidgeting
• yawning
• scratching cheek
• jerky body motions

• relaxed posture
• arms relaxed
• maintain eye contact
• nod in agreement
• smile at humor
• lean closer
• use gestures

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