VOICE INFLECTION

SEL SKILL(S): RECOMMENDED GRADES:

Communication Elementary, Middle School

MATERIALS NEEDED: LEARNING OBJECTIVE:

Video: https://vimeo.com/516223574 Students will learn that we can change the
Paper and pencil or pen tone or pitch of our voice to convey a more
precise meaning for our words or provide
insight about how we are feeling.

INSTRUCTIONS:

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In the video we are about to see, you will hear four different ways for saying the following words:
“I didn’t even hear what you were saying.”

And then you will here someone say “Why would I listen to your conversation?” four different ways.

When you listen to each clip, try and decide if the person speaking sounds:
Angry
Sad
Surprised
Worried

Note: Each clip is repeated 3 times so that you and your students have time to consider each
version.

Between versions of the clips, we have a pause screen. You can stop the video for a moment to
discuss it as a group or give students a chance to write down their answer. And ask your student
what they heard that made them select that particular feeling.

Answer Key:
“I didn’t even hear what you were saying:” Sad, Angry, Surprised, and Worried
“Why would I listen to your conversation?:” Surprised, Worried, Angry, and Sad