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Why is tone of voice important?
It can change the meaning words/message
What's a situation when you need to be careful about using the correct tone of voice?
When communicating with adults. If you use an incorrect tone you risk getting into more trouble or may have to process through feelings.
I'm fine!
Truly fine. We know because an upbeat tone was used.
Practice using the right tone of voice when asking a teacher for help
Should sound calm and polite
Show what angry body language looks like
Tight mouth and face, eyes squinted/small, eyebrows furrowed, arms crossed, head down
Why is it important to think about our own body language?
It can communicate a lot about what we are thinking or feeling. It sends a message to other people.
What is a situation when you need to be careful about using correct body language?
Anytime you're having an interaction with someone. Body language can say a lot. You do not want to come across as rude or uninterested.
I'm fine.
Says she/he is fine with words but the tone suggests the person is not fine. We know because the person used a sad tone that sounded down.
Practice using the right tone of voice when asking a peer to stop tapping his/her pencil
You may be annoyed but you want to sound direct and polite when asking someone to stop
Show what an interested/paying attention body looks like
Head and eyes toward speaker, good posture, calm body, body facing speaker
Why is it important to understand other peoples' body language?
They could be sending a message about how they're feeling. We will know better how to approach them.
What is a situation when you want to avoid using a frustrated tone of voice?
Everyone gets angry and that's ok but we do not want to be rude. We especially want to avoid using a frustrated tone of voice with adults or with our boss
I'm fine!!!!
This tone indicates frustration/anger. We know because the person's voice got louder and it sounds like a demanding, irritated tone.
Practice using the right tone of voice to apologize to someone
Voice should sound sincere. Low volume and voice should go down.
Show what bored/uninterested body language looks like
Head resting on chin or head down, mouth down, eyes down, body hunched a bit or poor posture
What tone of voice do you like people to use with you? Why?
You want to understand their message clearly. You always want to feel comfortable when interacting with others.
What happens in a situation when you only pay attention to the words someone says and not his/her body language or tone of voice?
You might miss how someone is feeling and a miscommunication could occur.
Let's go!
The person used an upbeat tone so we know they are not upset. It sounds like a friendly reminder.
Practice using the right tone of voice when talking to someone who is sad
Voice should sound low and go down. Use a quieter volume and speak more slowly.
Show what worried body language looks like
Eyes wide and/or shifting, mouth tight, hands up by face, head down, body maybe hunched a bit
Why is it important for our tone of voice to match our body language?
When communicating we want to be as clear as possible. It can be confusing if we send mixed messages.
What's a situation when you used the wrong tone of voice?
Maybe you were angry and used a frustrated tone of voice with someone who had nothing to do with the situation.
Let's go!!!!
The person used a frustration/irritated tone. We know because he/she gritted his/her teeth, said the words more slowly, and sounded more demanding.
Practice using a sarcastic tone of voice
Say the opposite of what you mean ("That was fun!" after listening to an hour long, boring lecture)