Body Language Builder

Students write one or two body language cues for each listed emotion, using complete sentences as if writing narrative excerpts. They must think about facial expressions, posture, movement, and small reactions that reveal the feeling without naming it outright. This practice strengthens students’ ability to depict emotions indirectly and enhances their descriptive writing skills. By brainstorming cues for emotions like excited, embarrassed, confused, proud, and afraid, learners deepen their understanding of how writers communicate character feelings. This encourages thoughtful use of physical detail in storytelling.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Depicting Emotion Through Body Language

English Language Arts – Narrative Detail and Sensory Awareness

English Language Arts – Character Writing Techniques

English Language Arts – Showing vs. Telling Skill Reinforcement

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