Demo
Demonstrate the volume you would use when you are saying something that you want only the person beside you to hear.
Whisper
What volume should your voice be during centers activities?
Level 3 - inside classroom voice
It is independent reading time in class. What volume should your voice be?
Silent
You are being quiet, listening to a story and then using a whisper voice to pick out a book.
Library
Why are we silent during independent reading time?
So ourselves and others can focus on our reading. Noise can be distracting.
Demonstrate the volume you would use when giving a presentation in front of the class
Level 3 - classroom voice
A student is in the red zone and is screaming. What can the student do to get their voice volume back on track?
Try a calm down strategy
What zone has a quiet voice that can be whiny or sound tired?
Blue zone
You are in a large space, the volume of your voice is probably louder because you are excited about the active game you are playing.
Gym
Why do the gym teachers sometimes use microphones in gym class?
To be heard over the noise and equipment, like balls bouncing and students talking.
Demonstrate how your voice may sound if you are feeling excited
Level 4 - outside voice
The teacher is reading a book in front of the class.
Silent
In what zone do you start to lose control and your voice volume begins to get louder?
Yellow zone
Someone is talking on the phone, you are quietly waiting while others are coming in to get ice and snacks.
Office
Why is it important to be aware of and control our voice volume?
To be respectful of others
Demonstrate how your voice may sound if you are feeling nervous
Level 2 whisper
You are telling the teacher something that is private but there are other students in the classroom. What volume should you use?
Level 2- whisper
What zone may someone be in if they are yelling?
Red
Where can you find a visual to show you what volume is expected in class?
On the board
Why is it important to be quiet during a lock down?
To stay safe we do not want anyone to be able to identify where we are.
Demonstrate the volume you should use if your friend is way down the hallway at school but you want to say hi!
Trick question! You should not yell down the hallway. If you want to say hi you will need to get closer to use a level 3 classroom voice to say hi in the hallway.
What volume should you use if your friend is hurt and you need someone to come help.
Level 5 - Screaming/ Emergency
When is a time that you should scream to get someone’s attention?
In an emergency
You are using a loud voice to get your friend’s attention to come play with you.
Outside
Why might a teacher raise his or her voice in the classroom?
To get students’ attention and be heard over all the voices and noises in the classroom.