5.2 Body Language
This is a 45-minute FFA lesson plan (“Lesson 2: How Body Language Speaks in an Interview”) that teaches students how to make positive impressions in job interviews through proper handshaking, introductions, and body language. Students watch instructional videos, practice handshakes and introductions with classmates using self- and peer-evaluation rubrics, and analyze positive and negative body language cues. The resource includes student worksheets (“The Art of the Handshake,” “Self-Evaluation,” “Peer-Evaluation,” and “How Body Language Speaks in an Interview”) along with answer keys.
[“Evaluate techniques for proper handshaking and introductions during a job interview.”, “Demonstrate proper handshaking and introductions.”, “Compare which body language cues cause positive reactions and which cause negative reactions.”, “Identify how to improve poor body language habits.”]
At a glance
- Time required
- 45 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Art of the Handshake," "Self-Evaluation" and "Peer Evaluation" handouts for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- A copy of the "How Body Language Speaks in an Interview" worksheet for each student
- FFA.org
- Video: "How to Shake Hands and Introduce Yourself," https://youtu.be/41BdlgNyKFI
- Video: "Body Language That Gets the Job," http://youtu.be/VV1cMmCKxmY
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Communication; Initiative and Self-direction; Leadership and Responsibility; Productivity and Accountability
- Created
- 05/2018 by the National FFA Organization
- Bell Ringer
- Give a specific example of when you misunderstood a friend because of their body language.
- Exit Ticket
- What is the role and importance of a good handshake and appropriate body language during an interview? Give a specific example.
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Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.02Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. Career-ready individuals readily access and use the knowledge and skills acquired through experience and education to be more productive.
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
- CRP.10Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. Career-ready individuals take personal ownership of their own educational and career goals, and they regularly act on a plan to attain these goals.
AFNR Cluster Skills
- CS.02Evaluate the nature and scope of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources Career Cluster and the role of agriculture, food and natural resources (AFNR) in society and the economy.
- CS.05Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources career pathways.
Common Core – Literacy in Science & Technical Subjects: Writing
- WHST.9.10.4Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
Common Core – Math Practices
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.2Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
FFA Precept
- FFA.CS-MCommunication: Effectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.PG-IProfessional Growth: Assume responsibility for attaining and improving upon the skills needed for career success.
- FFA.PG-JMental Growth: Embrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- FFA.PL-AAction: Assume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
- FFA.PL-FContinuous Improvement: Accept responsibility for learning and personal growth.
NASDCTEc
- AGC03.01Access and utilize suitable resources to identify and study public policies, issues and regulations impacting AFNR management.