Lesson 3: Body Language
Duration of Days: 7
Lesson Objective
Students will identify how posture, eye contact, and fidgeting change an employer's perception.
What does my slouching tell a boss?
Non-Verbal Communication
Cues
Active Listening
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.11-12.6
CRP.04
CRP.06
Description: Students watch silent clips of interviews and rate the candidate based only on movement.
Purpose: To overcome phone anxiety (common in Gen Z). By practicing scripts, students learn to filter out "umms" and slang, ensuring they can represent their employer accurately to the public.
DOK Level: 2
-Kinesthetic: Use mirroring exercises where students copy the teacher’s positive posture.
-Visual: Use a "Green/Yellow/Red" chart: Green = Good (eye contact), Yellow = Caution (fidgeting), Red = Stop (slouching/looking at phone).
-Support: For students with sensory processing needs, allow "professional" fidgets (like a small stone or quiet ring) and teach them how to use them subtly.
A checklist of 5 positive non-verbal traits they will focus on during their mock interview.