List of gestures

High school (ages 12+)
Thinking & Learning

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/list-of-gestures

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the communication modality?Nonverbal communication utilizing visible bodily actions to convey specific messages
2. What is the key components?Involves coordinated movements of the hands, face, and other body parts
3. What are gestures?Gestures are movements of hands, face, or body that help us talk without words. They can add feelings or help explain things.
4. Why do gestures matter?They help us share ideas when words are missing or hard to understand. They also show feelings and help people connect.

Nonverbal Communication: The transmission of messages or signals through a nonverbal platform such as eye contact, facial expressions, gestures, and the distance between individuals.
Semiotics: The study of signs and symbols and their interpretation.
Chironomy: The art of hand gestures used specifically in the context of musical conducting.
Chironomia: The art of hand gestures used specifically in the context of public speaking.