Signal Match-Up

In this worksheet, students read short dialogues where the spoken words do not match the speaker’s nonverbal communication. They must rewrite each example so the words align with the body language and emotional cues described. This requires students to analyze inconsistencies, interpret the true emotional message, and adjust the dialogue accordingly. The task strengthens expressive writing skills while reinforcing understanding of body language. Students learn that communication is clearer when verbal and nonverbal signals match.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Writing and Revising Dialogue

Social-Emotional Learning – Matching Verbal and Nonverbal Messages

Critical Thinking – Identifying Incongruent Cues

Speaking and Listening – Understanding Communication Clarity

This worksheet is part of our Nonverbal Communication Worksheets collection.