Feelings
María studied all week for her math test. When she gets her paper back, she smiles and calls her mom right away.
How is María feeling?
Proud / Excited / Relieved
Luis forgot to study for his Spanish quiz and keeps looking at the clock during the test.
What is Luis probably thinking?
“I’m going to fail.” / Worried thoughts
Elena’s abuela makes her favorite meal for dinner. Elena hugs her tightly.
Why did Elena hug her abuela?
Gratitude / Love / Appreciation
Gabriela forgets her lines during the school play. The audience is quiet.
What will she likely do next?
Look for help / Try to remember
Camila keeps yawning, rubbing her eyes, and slouching in her chair during class.
What can we infer about how Camila is feeling?
Tired / Bored
Diego walks into class and notices everyone whispering and looking at him. His face turns red and he looks down.
How is Diego feeling?
Embarrassed / Nervous
Isabella raises her hand but the teacher calls on someone else. She slowly lowers her hand and crosses her arms.
How might Isabella feel?
Disappointed / Frustrated
Andrés hears his little sister crying and brings her a blanket and her stuffed animal.
What kind of person is Andrés?
Caring / Protective
Ricardo studies hard and feels confident walking into the SAT.
What will probably happen?
He’ll perform well / Feel prepared
Diego is sitting with his arms crossed, eyebrows lowered, and his body turned away from the group.
What might Diego be feeling?
Upset / Defensive / Not interested
Sofía practices her dance routine every night. Before going on stage, she keeps pacing and biting her nails.
How is Sofía feeling?
Anxious / Nervous
Carlos finishes his project early and begins helping Ana with hers.
What can we infer about Carlos?
He understands the work / He’s kind / He’s confident
Lucía slams her bedroom door after arguing with her parents.
How is Lucía feeling?
Angry / Frustrated
Marisol sees a classmate drop their books in the hallway.
What might Marisol do?
Help pick them up
María is smiling, leaning forward, and nodding while her friend talks.
What does her body language suggest?
She’s engaged / Interested / Supportive
Mateo’s best friend didn’t sit with him at lunch and hasn’t texted him back all day. Mateo sighs and pushes his food around.
How is Mateo feeling?
Sad / Left out / Hurt
Valentina keeps checking her phone during class and smiling.
What might be happening?
She’s texting someone / Got good news
Rafael saves his allowance for three months to buy his mom a birthday gift.
What does this tell us about Rafael?
Thoughtful / Responsible
José hears thunder while setting up for an outdoor party.
What will likely happen to the party?
Move inside / Cancel / Prepare for rain
Javier keeps tapping his foot, bouncing his leg, and looking toward the door before a big game.
What can we infer?
Nervous / Anxious / Eager
Camila’s art project wins first place at the school fair. She holds the ribbon tightly and can’t stop smiling.
How is Camila feeling?
Proud / Happy / Accomplished
Javier turns in his assignment late and avoids eye contact with the teacher.
Why might Javier be avoiding eye contact?
He feels guilty / Embarrassed
Daniela doesn’t tell her friends about getting into honors classes because she shrugs and changes the subject.
Why might she do that?
She doesn’t want attention / She feels shy / She doesn’t want to seem like she’s bragging
Valeria notices her friend hasn’t been talking much lately and looks upset.
What might Valeria do?
Ask if they’re okay / Offer support
Lucía says, “I’m fine,” but avoids eye contact, shrugs, and sighs deeply.
What can we infer about how she really feels?
She’s not actually fine / Sad / Frustrated / Hiding feelings