Level 0
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Level 4
100
What does level 0 voice mean?
No Talking. No noises. No Sounds.
100
What does level 1 voice mean?
Whisper voice. Only people right next to you can hear you.
100
What does level 2 voice mean?
Table talk. People sitting in your group or across the table from you can hear you.
100
What does Level 3 voice mean?
Teacher or presentation voice. The whole class should be able to hear you, but you should not be yelling.
100
What does level 4 voice mean?
Outside voice. Very loud, could be yelling or laughing very loudly.
200
What symbol do we make in the hallways to show we have a level 0 voice?
Students can show Eagles Focus or 0 with a hand
200
What level of voices do you use in the library?
Zero during teaching time.
Level 1 or 2 during activity and check-out time.
200
If someone 2 tables over from you can hear you, are you using level 2 voice?
No. Only people sitting at your table should be able to hear your clearly when you are using level 2 voice.
200
Is level 3 voice the same thing as an outside voice?
No. Level 3 voice is a teacher or presentation voice. Level 4 voice is outside voice.
200
Why might someone use a level 4 voice?
There may be a lot of noises or sounds like at recess. Level 4 voice is loud enough to be heard over lots of noises.
300
Name a place we should ALWAYS have a 0 voice in school.
-Walking in the hallways
(Teacher may determine another acceptable answer)
300
Is this a level 1 voice in a classroom?
No.
This noise level is above a whisper.
300
Your teacher quietly comes over to your table and reminds your group that we should be using a level 2 voice. What should you do?
A) Yell, "BRO! WE AIN'T EVEN BEING THAT LOUD!"
B) Roll your eyes and laugh at your teacher.
C) Apologize and remind your group to use level 2 voice.
D) Stop talking with your group.
C) Apologize and remind your group to use level 2 voice.
300
How would you teach this goat Level 3 voice at Scenic Hill?
-Tell them they are being too loud and show them a level 3 voice example
-Explain the difference between a level 3 and level 4 voice
(Teacher may accept a different answer)
300
What voice levels do you see in this picture? How do you know those are the voice levels?
How do you think everyone in the picture feels?
-Level 4
- Children's mouths are open wide, they appear to be yelling
-Level 0
- One child's mouth is closed
The children yelling may feel happy, excited or mad. The child who is quiet may feel overwhelmed or scared. His hands are over his ears.
(Teacher may accept another answer)
400
Is this an example of a 0 voice level in a classroom? If so, why?
Yes. There is no talking, noises, or sounds.
400
What is something you could say to a classmate who is not using a level 1 voice when they should?
"Right now we are supposed to be a level one voice. That means whispering. Please lower your voice."
(Teacher may accept another answer)
400
A student visiting your class communicates in a different way from you. Sometimes they make noises that are louder than a level 2 during group work.
What should you do?
Ignore the noises, but still include the student in your work.
It is important to remember that all people communicate differently. At Scenic Hill, we make everyone feel welcome.
400
Daily Double!!
Demonstrate three ways to say a silent hello in the hallway.
Wave, Peace Sign, Heart hands, Smile, Head nod, Eyebrow raise, Mouth a silent hello
400
A student visiting your class is wearing headphones that cover their ears during class time.
No one is using a level 3 or 4 voice, but the student keeps them on.
What does this tell you about this student and what should you do?
They do not like loud noises.
We should be careful to not be too noisy around the student, but still include them in our class and work.
500
Why is it important to keep a 0 level voice during safety drills?
Safety drills help us practice for real emergencies.
Talking during a real emergency could make it difficult to hear instructions from the people trying to keep us safe.
If we are hiding during a lockdown, it could also give away our location and put us in danger.
500
Level 2 voice is for table talk.
If this is true, why do we have to use level 1 voice in the cafeteria?
We have to use level 1 voice in the cafeteria because there are so many people in the room, that a level 2 voice will become too loud.
Using level 1 in the cafeteria ensures everyone can hear their friends and that it doesn't get too noisy.
500
Make this sound at a level 2. Your teacher will judge if you are correct:
The sound you made must be loud enough for the people at your table to hear, but not so loud that the whole class hears.
Teacher will judge accuracy.
500
How does using a level 3 voice in class affect others who are trying to concentrate?
A) They will be able to focus better.
B) They will feel so happy I am interrupting their thinking.
C) It might distract them and they won't be able to focus.
500
Why does Ms. Martin use a level 4 voice during emergency drills?
So we can all hear her directions.
During a real emergency, there may be sirens or even helicopters! It is important that we all stay quiet so we can hear Ms. Martin's instructions over the other noises.