Hidden Meanings

Students read a passage containing sarcasm, subtle emotional cues, and mixed nonverbal signals. They answer comprehension questions requiring them to analyze facial expressions, tone, gestures, and true intentions behind the characters’ actions. This worksheet helps students recognize when words do not match feelings and understand how body language conveys underlying meaning. By citing clues such as crossed arms, lack of eye contact, raised eyebrows, or nervous gestures, students build inferencing and critical reading skills. The activity encourages awareness of sarcasm and indirect communication.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Inferencing

Social-Emotional Learning – Interpreting Mixed Signals

Health Education – Understanding Communication Intent

Critical Thinking – Evaluating Character Motives

This worksheet is part of our Nonverbal Communication Worksheets collection.