Reading Facial Expressions
Raised eyebrows, wide eyes, and an open mouth.
Surprised
Someone is leaning in, nodding, and making eye contact.
They’re interested or engaged
Your heart races, palms sweat, and stomach flips.
Nervous or anxious
Name an emotion you could express if your best friend canceled plans last minute.
Disappointed or frustrated
A word that means extremely happy or joyful.
Elated
Furrowed brows, clenched jaw, and tight lips.
Annoyed or angry
A person avoids eye contact, fidgets with their hands, and shifts their weight.
Nervous or unsure
Muscles tense, jaw clenches, and your breathing becomes shallow.
Angry or irritated
How might you explain to someone that you’re overwhelmed without sounding rude?
“I’m feeling really stretched today. Can we talk later when I can focus better?”
A word for feeling ashamed or regretful after doing something wrong.
Guilty or remorseful
Eyebrows pulled up in the middle, lips slightly downturned, and a blank stare.
Worried or uncertain
A person’s arms are crossed tightly, and their jaw is clenched.
Defensive or angry
You feel light and energized, your chest expands, and you want to smile.
Excited or joyful
Describe how you’d express mixed emotions about starting a new school.
“I’m excited about the change, but nervous about making friends.”
A word for emotional exhaustion and mental fatigue.
Drained or burned out
One raised eyebrow, slight smirk, and tilted head.
Skeptical or doubtful
Slumped shoulders, slow movements, and downward gaze.
Sad or disappointed
Your body feels heavy, you’re tired, and your chest feels tight.
Sad or emotionally drained
What might you say if you’re angry, but want to keep the conversation calm?
“I’m feeling frustrated right now and need a moment to think.”
A word that means feeling uneasy, unsure, or hesitant.
Apprehensive
Glazed-over eyes, little to no facial movement, and turned-away gaze.
Disengaged or bored
Quick walking, restless hands, and rapid blinking.
Anxious or overwhelmed
Your skin tingles, you feel frozen or stuck, and your breath catches.
Scared or shocked
Describe a situation where you’d feel invisible and how you might express that feeling.
“When I talk in group chats and no one responds, I feel ignored and unimportant.”
You just got 100% on your English Sac.
You get this happy feeling because you did so well. It feels like your heart is smiling because of the score you received. What is this feeling?
Proud