Grades 1–5
Say It Five Ways
Say the same line five ways: happy, scared, angry, bored and surprised. Draw your face for each one.
Drama worksheet · Using your voice
Loud Voice or Soft Voice?
Read about each character. Circle loud or soft for the voice that fits.
- Grade level
- Grades K–2
- Time
- About 10 minutes
- Topic
- Using your voice
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Speaking loudly and softly on purpose, Changing pitch, pace and tone, Clear articulation, Stressing words to change meaning
What kids do
Printed on the sheet:
- Circle the voice that fits each character.
- 1. A giant calls to a friend far away.
- 2. A mouse tells a secret.
- 3. A dad sings a baby to sleep.
- 4. A coach cheers at a big game.
- 5. A sleepy owl says good night.
- 6. A king gives orders to the whole castle.
- 7. A spy whispers a clue.
Teacher tip
Read each character aloud, then let the class say a line in that voice before circling. The giant and the spy are always favorites.
How to use it
- Have kids stand to speak: it helps the voice carry.
- Model each voice first, then let the whole class try it together so no one feels alone.
- Read the box at the top of the sheet together, then try the first item out loud as a class.
Watch for
Shouting instead of projecting. A big voice comes from a deep breath, not a strained throat.
Talk about it
- What is the difference between loud and shouting?
- What would you try differently next time?
Take it further
Read a picture book aloud and let kids pick the voice for each character.
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More using your voice worksheets
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Tongue Twister Warm-Ups
Warm up your voice with eight tongue twisters. Say each one slowly three times, then fast.
Grades 2–5
Volume, Pitch, Pace and Tone
Match each voice tool to what it means, then name the tool each actor is using.
Grades 3–5
Stress the Word
Say the same sentence five times, each with a different word stressed. Match each one to what it means.
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