Emotion Matching

Students match each emotion to the correct action-based description that best demonstrates it. The descriptions include physical reactions, movements, and expressions that indicate how a character feels without directly naming the feeling. This helps students learn how body language communicates emotion. The activity reinforces observation of subtle cues and supports the development of stronger character descriptions in writing. Matching the emotions strengthens reading comprehension and interpretive thinking.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Interpreting Body Language in Text

English Language Arts – Matching Emotional Cues to Feelings

English Language Arts – Character Development Through Actions

English Language Arts – Showing vs. Telling Identification

This worksheet is part of our Show, Don’t Tell Techniques Worksheets collection.