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UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE 
CHIMBORAZO 
Names: Nancy Vilema 
Kerly Cabezas 
Level: 5th semester 
Methodology
 What is methodology? 
 Methodology is the systematic, theoretical analysis of the 
methods applied to a field of study. 
 Why is important vocabulary? 
 Vocabulary knowledge is critical to reading 
comprehension, it is important that those working 
with young readers help foster their development of 
a large “word bank” and effective vocabulary 
learning strategies
BODY 
 This tecnique uses facial expressions, gestures, 
using hands and arms, mime and actions to show 
meaning.
BODY DEFINITION 
Body language refers to various forms of nonverbal 
communication, wherein a person may reveal clues as to some 
unspoken intention or feeling through their physical behavior. 
These behaviors can include body posture, gestures, facial 
expressions, and eye movements. Body language can also 
vary depending on the culture.
INVESTIGATORS SAY 
 According to various researchers, body language is thought to 
account for between 50 to 70 percent of all communication. 
Understanding body language is important, but it is also 
essential to remember to note other such as context and to 
look at signals as a group rather than focusing on a single 
action.
TYPES OF BODY LANGUAGE 
 What types of body language can be distinguished? 
 Body language is usually grouped along two lines... 
 Intent
INTENT 
 Another way to group types of body language is along 
Intent: 
 Voluntary/Intentional movements - Usually called 
"Gestures". These are movements you intended to 
make, like shaking a hand, giving the finger, blinking 
with one eye... 
 Involuntary movements - Usually called "tells", but 
"ticks" also fall into this category. Any body movement 
you have no cotrol over falls in this category. While 
technically not a body movement, sweating also applies. 
 So where is Tone of Voice? 
 While usually seen as body language, tone of voice and 
intonation are a separate group from body language.
THE GROUPS THAT ARE FOUND IN TONE OF VOICE 
ARE : 
 Pitch of voice - high voice, low voice, intonation. 
 Loudness - Everything from shouting to whispering. 
 Breathing - Slow, fast breathing, shaky voice.
EXAMPLES OF BODY LANGUAGE 
Following are examples of body language, and what each 
example communicates to other people: 
Arms crossed over the chest. This example of body language can 
indicate that a person is being defensive. It can also demonstrate 
that the individual with crossed arms disagrees with the opinions 
or actions of other individuals with whom they are communicating. 
Nail biting. Nail biting is a type of habit than can demonstrate 
stress, nervousness, or insecurity. Oftentimes people bite their 
nails without even realizing it. 
Hand placed on the cheek. This example of body language can 
indicate that a person is lost in thought, or is considering 
something. Sometimes when the hand is on the cheek, it is 
accompanied by a furrowed brow, which further demonstrates 
deep concentration. 
Tapping or drumming the fingers. Finger-tapping demonstrates 
that a person is growing impatient or tired of waiting. 
Head tilted to one side. A tilted head demonstrates that a person 
is listening keenly, or is interested in what is being communicated. 
Touching the nose. When someone touches or rubs their nose, it 
can signify a number of things: it can be a signal of disbelief or 
rejection, or it can also demonstrate that an individual is being 
untruthful about what they are saying.

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  • 1. UNIVERSIDAD NACIONAL DE CHIMBORAZO Names: Nancy Vilema Kerly Cabezas Level: 5th semester Methodology
  • 2.  What is methodology?  Methodology is the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to a field of study.  Why is important vocabulary?  Vocabulary knowledge is critical to reading comprehension, it is important that those working with young readers help foster their development of a large “word bank” and effective vocabulary learning strategies
  • 3. BODY  This tecnique uses facial expressions, gestures, using hands and arms, mime and actions to show meaning.
  • 4. BODY DEFINITION Body language refers to various forms of nonverbal communication, wherein a person may reveal clues as to some unspoken intention or feeling through their physical behavior. These behaviors can include body posture, gestures, facial expressions, and eye movements. Body language can also vary depending on the culture.
  • 5. INVESTIGATORS SAY  According to various researchers, body language is thought to account for between 50 to 70 percent of all communication. Understanding body language is important, but it is also essential to remember to note other such as context and to look at signals as a group rather than focusing on a single action.
  • 6. TYPES OF BODY LANGUAGE  What types of body language can be distinguished?  Body language is usually grouped along two lines...  Intent
  • 7. INTENT  Another way to group types of body language is along Intent:  Voluntary/Intentional movements - Usually called "Gestures". These are movements you intended to make, like shaking a hand, giving the finger, blinking with one eye...  Involuntary movements - Usually called "tells", but "ticks" also fall into this category. Any body movement you have no cotrol over falls in this category. While technically not a body movement, sweating also applies.  So where is Tone of Voice?  While usually seen as body language, tone of voice and intonation are a separate group from body language.
  • 8. THE GROUPS THAT ARE FOUND IN TONE OF VOICE ARE :  Pitch of voice - high voice, low voice, intonation.  Loudness - Everything from shouting to whispering.  Breathing - Slow, fast breathing, shaky voice.
  • 9. EXAMPLES OF BODY LANGUAGE Following are examples of body language, and what each example communicates to other people: Arms crossed over the chest. This example of body language can indicate that a person is being defensive. It can also demonstrate that the individual with crossed arms disagrees with the opinions or actions of other individuals with whom they are communicating. Nail biting. Nail biting is a type of habit than can demonstrate stress, nervousness, or insecurity. Oftentimes people bite their nails without even realizing it. Hand placed on the cheek. This example of body language can indicate that a person is lost in thought, or is considering something. Sometimes when the hand is on the cheek, it is accompanied by a furrowed brow, which further demonstrates deep concentration. Tapping or drumming the fingers. Finger-tapping demonstrates that a person is growing impatient or tired of waiting. Head tilted to one side. A tilted head demonstrates that a person is listening keenly, or is interested in what is being communicated. Touching the nose. When someone touches or rubs their nose, it can signify a number of things: it can be a signal of disbelief or rejection, or it can also demonstrate that an individual is being untruthful about what they are saying.