Paul Ekman: Faces Tell a Story
Paul Ekman: Faces Tell a Story
Have you ever wondered if people all over the world feel the same way? Paul Ekman did! He was a very smart man who studied faces. He wanted to know if a smile meant the same thing in every country.
What Did Paul Ekman Do?
Paul Ekman watched many, many faces. He looked at pictures and videos. He traveled to far away places. He went to see people who lived in the jungle. He even looked at people who never saw TVs or movies. Paul Ekman wanted to know if their faces showed the same feelings as people in towns and cities.
Happy, Sad, Mad
What do you do when you are happy? Do you smile? Paul Ekman found out that most people smile when they are happy. It does not matter where they live. A smile is a smile! It means "I am happy!" What about when you are sad? Do you frown? Most people frown when they are sad, even if they live far away from each other. Ekman learned that our faces tell how we feel.
Our Faces Talk
- Faces:
- The front part of your head where you have eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Feelings:
- When you are happy, sad, or angry you are having feelings.
- Smile:
- When you are happy, you make a smile with your mouth.
- Frown:
- When you are sad, you make a frown with your face.
- jungle:
- A warm, wild forest with lots of tall trees and thick plants.
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“Paul Ekman: Faces Tell a Story” is a biography reading passage about Human Emotions, written for Lower Elementary. It takes about 2 minutes to read (253 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.