Sample Lesson Plan
Sample Lesson Plan
- Within:
2) Mathematics: In mathematics, when solving word problems, the pitch and volume
of the voice can help emphasize key numbers or operations, aiding in understanding
the problem.
ELICIT:
ENGAGE:
1) Idea - Students enact a scene from a play with varying stress and intonation to
convey different emotions effectively.
2) Idea - Organize a debate where students argue their points using different speech
rates to persuade the audience effectively.
EXPLORE:
Significance - To practice and understand how intonation and stress influence the
meaning of a sentence.
Instructions -
3) Rubric
Assessment Questions:
1) How does changing the pitch of your voice affect the listener's understanding of
your message?
Instructions -
1) Students pick a topic and deliver a short speech focusing on different aspects of
vocal delivery.
3) Rubric
Assessment Questions:
1) How can adjusting your speech rate affect the listener's perception of your
message?
Materials - None
Significance - To explore how sound effects can enhance storytelling without relying
on visual aids.
Instructions -
1) Students create a short narrative using only vocal sounds to convey different
emotions or scenarios.
2) Share with the class and discuss the effectiveness of sound in storytelling.
3) Rubric
Assessment Questions:
EXPLAIN:
Activity 1 - The vocal inflection workshop allows students to directly experience how
intonation and stress influence the meaning of their speech, reinforcing the concept
that tone carries significance in communication.
Activity 2 - The public speaking challenge provides students with a practical platform
to apply their understanding of volume, projection, pitch, and speech rate in
engaging an audience effectively.
ELABORATE:
[Teaching Strategy: Project-Based Learning]
Task 1 - Students create a podcast episode where they interview individuals from
different backgrounds, focusing on varying vocal techniques to convey empathy and
authority.
Task 2 - Students participate in a mock radio show, where they must modulate their
voice to match different roles and scenarios.
EVALUATE:
Question 2 - Why is it important to adjust your volume based on the context of your
communication?
Question 3 - Can you identify instances where intonation can change the intended
message of a statement?
H.O.T.S.:
EXTEND:
Assignment:
1) Create a voice diary where you record daily reflections using varying vocal
techniques to express your emotions and experiences. (Teaching Strategy:
Reflective Journaling)
- Assessment Question: How did adjusting your vocal delivery influence the tone and
impact of your reflections?
- Assessment Question: How did you adapt your vocal delivery to engage and
convince your audience during the speech?