Nonverbal Communication
Name one way to show you are listening without speaking.
facial expression, looking towards the speaker
Why is it important to look towards the person speaking?
To show we are interested and listening.
What is one question you can ask after someone shares a favorite activity?
Why do you like that?
What do you like about that?
What is one kind way to join a group conversation?
Asking a follow up question.
Relating to the conversation (connections).
A classmate says, “I got a new bike.” What could you say to show interest?
connecting comment
follow up question
What might a relaxed posture communicate during a conversation?
The person is ready and willing to talk with me.
Where could you look to find what a speaker is talking about?
Where their eyes are towards.
Your friend says, “I went to the park.” Ask a follow-up question.
What did you do?
Who did you go with?
What could you do if two people are speaking and you want to join?
Wait for a moment of pause to state something connected.
A peer is looking towards the ground while responding to me. How would I feel and what could this tell me?
confused, sad,
person does not want to talk
Why can facial expressions help people understand a message?
It provides a clue into how people may be feeling.
True or False: Visual referencing means that I have to stare at someone in the eyes when they speak to me even if it is uncomfortable?
False!
Someone says, “I’m learning to play guitar.” Ask a question that invites more detail.
How long have you been playing?
What have you learned so far?
What is one respectful way to disagree with someone’s idea?
Say, I like how you thought about that. My thought was this...
Say, " thanks for sharing. I feel..."
A classmate looks away and gives short answers. What is a considerate way to check in?
Asking if they are okay.
Say this in two different tones:
Excited: "I'm done!"
Angry: "I'm done!"
indicating the correct tones
Use visual referencing to talk to a peer about your favorite TV show.
Both students are looking in each other's direction.
Your teammate says, “Practice was hard today.” Ask a follow-up question that shows empathy.
What made it hard?
What happened at practice?
Why are you feeling that way?
How can you tell whether it may be a good time to speak or listen?
Use our clues and gather information about what is happening around us. Are other people speaking or listening? What is my environment?
Someone tells you about a school event, then pauses. Show listening and ask a related question.
face the speaker and ask a wh question.
Why should you consider context before deciding what someone’s body language means?
Because looking at the clues around the social situation help to understand it.
How does someone feel if I am not using visual referencing (i.e., looking elsewhere, body turned away from the speaker)?
sad, confused
State a follow-up question that connects to this comment: “I’m excited about our science project.”
What is the project on?
Who are you working with?
When is it due?
A group member has not spoken yet. Describe a respectful way to invite them into the discussion.
Say, Hey (student's name), what are your thoughts about...?
A classmate shares a concern, looks down, and pauses. Describe how you could respond using nonverbal communication, visual referencing, and a thoughtful follow-up question.
open body language , neutral facial expression
facing the person, looking in their direction
asking a question