Body Language vs Words | Social Inference | Pragmatics
by boxarain © 2026
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Price: $3.5 USD
Subjects: speech,socialAspectsOfCommunication,receptiveLanguage
Grades: 7,8,9,10
Description
Help students strengthen social language, inferencing, and pragmatic skills with this engaging text-based activity focused on understanding when a character’s spoken words match—or do not match—their body language. This resource is ideal for older students (upper elementary, middle, and high school) who need support interpreting non-verbal communication, including tone, body language, and implied meaning (sarcasm!). 🔍 What Students Practice: Identifying when words and body language match or mismatch Using context clues to make inferences Interpreting non-verbal cues (posture, gestures, tone) Developing social awareness and perspective-taking Strengthening real-world communication skills 💡 Why This Resource Works: Text-only format → perfect for older students (no babyish visuals) Targets higher-level language + pragmatics Encourages critical thinking and discussion Great for individual sessions, groups, or progress monitoring 🎯 Perfect For: Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) Special Education Teachers Social Skills Groups Students working on pragmatics, inference, and social communication
Acknowledgements
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/kaitlynn-albani