Page 6 - Book IV Unit 4

2 Match the body language with the meanings. Write the letters A-J on the lines.

1 Looking up and making eye contact A very interested
2 Leaning over to look at one’s watch B bored
3 Two friends leaning heads together C interested
4 Leaning forward and looking at the teacher D sad or worried
5 Looking up, but no eye contact, no expression E distracted
6 Looking away F writing notes
7 Chin on hand, looking out of the window G serious problems
8 Looking down, arms or legs crossed H like they are asleep
9 Frowning I daydreaming
10 Hair not brushed, red eyes J angry, afraid, or
experiencing anxiety
3 Look at the following photos. In groups, discuss what these people are doing and
what their body language is telling you.

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4 Draw someone you know. Show his/her body language in your drawing.

5 Write a passage to describe the body language of the person in your drawing, and
explain what his/her body language tells us.

6 Exchange your draft with a partner.

1 Use the checklist to help you review your partnerʼs draft.
Is the person properly identified?

Is the description clear?
Does the writer give his/her impressions of the feelings and personality of the
person in the drawing, and also explain why he/she has these impressions?
Does the writer use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling?
2 Take your draft back and revise it.

7 Share your drawing and description with the rest of the class.

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