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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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

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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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Activity

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Mekalynn Cox

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