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Observing and Understanding Body Language
Unit 4 Body Language
How do I know my students
Observe and describe your classmates’ body language.
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Most of you ________ and __________________ me
The girl looks up with______ on her hand
The girl looks up and wears a_______on her face
make eye contact with
chin
look up
smile
action
state(状态) of body part
facial expression
Tip 1: When we describe a person’s body language, we can focus on his or her action, state of body parts and facial expressions.
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Learning Objectives
At the end of the class, I will be able to ...
Describe a person’s body language by using specific vocabulary related to actions, state of body parts, and facial expressions;
Infer a person’s feelings or state of mind logically based on the observed body language;
Complete a diary written by the author by applying the writing tips to describe a student’s change in class.
The author’s diary:
Lean forward and look up
with chin on his hand
Lower her head
/li n/ v. to bend or move your body倾斜
a distant expression
to look down向下看
not paying attention to sth心不在焉的
Read for the main idea.
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How do I know
my students
2. Skim the whole passage to check your predictions and try to find out the main idea of the text.
As an __________, I know my students by observing their ______________, so as to help them to ________ and get the ______ out of school.
1. Based on the picture and the title, please predict what the passage will talk about.
educator
body language
learn
most
3
4
5
1
2
6
Read for how the author knows her students and match.
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Her ________________ Her ___________ Her ____________
Looking up and making eye contact Leaning over to look at one's watch Two friends leaning heads together Leaning forward and looking at the teacher Looking up, but no eye contact, no expression C very interested B bored F writing notes A very interested H like they are asleep ________their interest
_______class activities
(Para 3)
Looking away Chin on hand, looking out of the window E distracted I daydreaming _________them they need pay attention in class
(Para 4)
Looking down, arms or legs crossed Frowning Hair not brushed, red eyes J angry, afraid, or experiencing anxiety D sad or worried G serious problems
__________________
what is going on
(Para 5)
Read for how the author knows her students.
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Keep
Adjust
Remind
Inquire and assess
Use the Observation-Inference-Reaction (O-I-R) mode to structure a narration of how a teacher observes and helps her students.
Observation: What specific body language did the teacher see
Inference: What did the teacher think it meant
Reaction: What did the teacher do to help
observation
inference
reaction
Complete a diary.
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Here is a diary written by the teacher. Suppose you were the teacher. Please read and complete the diary.
Sept. 15, 2025
It was a typical Monday morning. I was explaining a grammar point in English class. Most students were listening attentively, but Zhang Wei sat at the back of the classroom, staring ____________________________. With his head supported by __________, he had the same ______________________ on his face. He didn’t even notice when I asked a question.
Noticing that Zhang Wei was______________, I walked closer to him and asked him to answer my question. Startled(受惊吓的), Zhang Wei quickly ______________, his face turning ________________. But I knew what really mattered was ______________________________ without hurting his feelings. I ___________________________________. Slowly, Zhang Wei looked up, _____________________, and mumbled an answer.
I praised him, and he straightened his back, __________ his pen, and began to take notes. By the end of the class, he was even ____________________ and nodding along with the lesson. I knew I had helped another student to learn and make the most out of school.
Observation: action + state(状态) of body part + facial expression
Inference
Reaction
Change
Checklist
1. Do you use accurate and varied vocabulary to describe body language (actions, state of body part, and facial expressions)
2. Does the writing present a clear and logical observation-inference-reaction mode
3. Is the language accurate and fluent, with no major errors in grammar or spelling
Complete the diary with the checklist in mind.
04
Sept. 15, 2025
It was a typical Monday morning. I was explaining a grammar point in English class. Most students were listening attentively, but Zhang Wei sat at the back of the classroom, staring ____________________________. With his head supported by __________, he had the same ______________________ on his face. He didn’t even notice when I asked a question.
Noticing that Zhang Wei was______________, I walked closer to him and asked him to answer my question. Startled(受惊吓的), Zhang Wei quickly ______________, his face turning ________________. But I knew what really mattered was ______________________________ without hurting his feelings. I ___________________________________. Slowly, Zhang Wei looked up, _____________________, and mumbled an answer.
I praised him, and he straightened his back, __________ his pen, and began to take notes. By the end of the class, he was even ____________________ and nodding along with the lesson. I knew I had helped another student to learn and make the most out of school.
Observation: action + state of body part + facial expression
Inference
Reaction
Change
Peer Check
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Checklist
1. Does your classmate use accurate and varied vocabulary to describe body language (actions, state of body part, and facial expressions)
2. Does the writing present a clear and logical observation-inference-reaction mode
3. Is the language accurate and fluent, with no major errors in grammar or spelling
AI Check
06
Recommended Prompt for Interacting with the AI
Role: You are an experienced English language teaching assistant.
Task: Evaluate the following student's diary entry based strictly on the following criteria. Provide a bullet-pointed justification for each.
Criteria(标准):
Body Language Description: Does the writer use varied and precise vocabulary (e.g., stared, crossed arms, frown) to describe actions, body parts, and expressions
O-I-R Mode: Does the writing present a clear and logical sequence of Observation (What was seen ), Inference (What did it mean ), and Reaction (What did the teacher do )
Language Accuracy: Is the text easy to understand with no major grammar or spelling errors
Evaluate the AI’s opinion.
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Checklist
1. Do you use accurate and varied vocabulary to describe body language (actions, state of body part, and facial expressions)
2. Does the writing present a clear and logical observation-inference-reaction mode
3. Is the language accurate and fluent, with no major errors in grammar or spelling
What I hide by my language, my body utters.
——Roland Barthes
In your case, how do you know your friends, your parents, or even your teachers
The real skill we've practiced today isn't just about labeling body language.
It's about paying attention—truly seeing the people around us. It's about moving from what you see (observation) to what you think it means (inference), and then choosing how to respond with kindness (reaction).”
Compulsory:
Suppose you were the author. Write another diary about helping a student in trouble.
Optional:
Conduct a real observation (while respecting privacy) of a family member or friend. Record their body language in English, infer their emotion or state of mind, and reflect on how you would react to it.
Homework
THANK YOU

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