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.
Drama worksheet · Using your voice
Volume, Pitch, Pace and Tone
Match each voice tool to what it means, then name the tool each actor is using.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 15 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:
- Draw a line from each voice tool to what it means.
- Which voice tool is each actor using? Write the word.
- 1. A tiny mouse squeaks in a high, squeaky voice.
- 2. A nervous robot talks super fast.
Words on this sheet
VolumePitchPaceTone
Teacher tip
Say “hello” and change just one tool at a time: louder, higher, faster, sadder. Kids hear each voice tool on its own before they match.
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
Speeding up on tongue twisters before every sound is clear.
Talk about it
- What is the difference between loud and shouting?
- What would you try differently next time?
Take it further
Record kids reading a line two ways and play it back.
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