Lesson Plan
Tone & Volume Quick Guide
Students will identify and apply appropriate tone (happy, sad, excited) and volume (whisper, normal, loud) during paired conversational role-plays using visual supports and self-monitoring tools.
Mastering tone and volume fosters clear, confident communication and improves social interactions. This targeted practice builds pragmatic skills essential for collaborative learning and everyday conversations.
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Prep
Teacher Preparation
5 minutes
Step 1
Warm-Up
5 minutes
Step 2
Explicit Instruction
7 minutes
Step 3
Guided Practice
8 minutes
Step 4
Independent Practice
7 minutes
Step 5
Cool-Down & Assessment
3 minutes

Slide Deck
Voice Modulation Visuals
What Is Tone?
Tone Examples
What Is Volume?
Volume Levels
Decibel Bars & Context
Quick Tips for Effective Modulation

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