Alex says, “It’s really loud in here.” 👉 What might Alex want to happen?
wants the noise to stop or quiet down.
Ben says, “I guess I’ll just do it myself.” 👉 What does this tell you about how Ben feels?
annoyed, disappointed, or unsupported.
Parent says: “The trash is really full.” What do they want to happen?
wants someone to take out the trash.
A parent says, “Is that what you’re wearing?” 👉 What might the parent be implying?
That you should change
Speaker says: “It’s fine, I didn’t want to go anyway.” How do you think they're feeling?
Disappointed/sad, left out
Someone says, “I’m fine.” (with crossed arms and a frown) 👉 Do you think they are really fine? Why or why not?
The person is likely not actually fine and may be upset or annoyed.
Sam says, “My ice cream fell on the ground.” 👉 How is Sam probably feeling? How do you know?
sad or disappointed.
Maya says, “I studied all week for this test.” 👉 How do you think Maya feels right now? Why?
confident or hopeful (or possibly nervous but prepared).
Speaker says: “You remembered!” (smiling) How are they feeling?
happy or relieved.
Classmate says: “That was… interesting.”
The pause suggests uncertainty or discomfort.
Speaker says: “My turn is always last.”
The speaker feels frustrated or unfairly treated.
Jordan says, “I didn’t get picked for the team.” 👉 What feeling is Jordan likely having?
sad, disappointed, or left out.
Speaker says: “It’s freezing in here.” What do they want?
They want it to be warmer, turn up the heat!