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His eyes narrowed.

• surprised

• angry

• sad

• happy

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She hugged her knees.

• nervous

• sad

• confused

• surprised

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

He scratched his head.

• nervous

• confused

• sad

• surprised

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

Her eyes became wide.

• surprised

• happy

• nervous

• sad

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

She bit her lip.

• sad

• confused

• nervous

• surprised

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

He clenched his fist.

• sad

• angry

• confused

• relaxed

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4

He did a dance on the spot.

• surprised

• scared

• excited

• confused

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

She grinned broadly.

• surprised

• happy

• confused

• relaxed

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4A

CCSS.RL.6.4

She walked slowly, her head down, dragging her feet along the floor.

• She was clueless.

• She was tired.

Tags

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

She jumped up and down with a huge grin on her face. The concert was just about to start.

• She was surprised.

• She was excited.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.RL.1.4