Voice Level Chart – 5 Volumes + Sorting Activity

Make classroom voice expectations clear with a five-level volume chart. Named levels help you show students when to use a talking voice, whisper, or stay silent.
Grades
Pre-K–5
File type
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Updated Apr 07, 2023

Subject
Classroom Management
Topic
Voice levels, Classroom expectations
Resource types
Posters, Activities
Preparation
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Product description

From the author

This material is intended to help students understand appropriate use of volume, including a voice level chart and a sorting activity.

1. Voice Level Chart

The following voice levels are included:

1- Screaming Voice

2- Outside Voice

3- Talking Voice

4- Soft Voice (Whisper)

5- Voice Off

2. Sorting Activity

Students will learn appropriate use of voice volume for the situations by sorting picture cards into each voice level.

This can be used for whole class instruction, small group activity or one-on-one lesson.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Recognize and self-select an appropriate voice level for the current classroom activity.

Teaching tips

  • Post the chart where students can refer to the current expected voice level.

  • Cut out the ten situation cards and have students discuss which of the five mats fits each situation.

  • Explain that calling for help may require a loud voice; agree on expectations for ordinary classroom situations.

Skills covered

  • Volume self-monitoring — students match their voice level to the classroom activity by referencing a five-point numbered scale.

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Core concepts

  • Classroom voice levels

  • Classroom management

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