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Expressive Reading Relay
Objective: Improve your speaking fluency by practicing different types of voice modulation while maintaining proper posture.
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- You will work in pairs. Each pair will receive a list of short phrases or sentences, each designed to be read with a specific modulation (e.g., excitement, sadness, authority).
- There will be a “Modulation Mystery Wheel” with different emotions or speaking styles on it.
- Task:
- Spin the Modulation Mystery Wheel to determine the speaking style you will use (e.g., whispering, shouting, cheerful tone).
- Stand up straight with good posture: feet shoulder-width apart, shoulders back, and head held high.
- Read the assigned phrase or sentence to your partner using the modulation style from the wheel.
- Your partner will guess the emotion or style you were aiming for and provide feedback on your posture and voice modulation.
- Class Activity:
- After all pairs have completed their turns, come together as a class and discuss which modulation styles were easiest or most challenging.
- Share tips on how to maintain good posture while varying your voice.
- Gamification Element:
- Krugs: Earn Krugs based on how accurately your partner guesses the modulation and on your demonstration of good posture.
- Bonus Krugs: Extra Krugs are awarded for creative use of modulation and for staying in character.
Example:
- Phrase: “This is the best day ever!”
- Modulation: Cheerful and enthusiastic tone, while maintaining confident posture.
Posture and Pitch Puzzle
Objective: Enhance your speaking fluency by mastering posture and pitch through a collaborative puzzle-solving activity.
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- You will be divided into small groups of 3-4 students. Each group will receive a set of “Posture and Pitch Puzzle Cards.”
- The cards will include various speaking scenarios and challenges that require you to use specific postures and pitch levels.
- Task:
- Draw a card from the deck, which will describe a scenario (e.g., giving a speech, telling a story) and specify the posture and pitch you must use.
- Stand up straight with the assigned posture (e.g., hands on hips, arms crossed) and speak in the specified pitch (e.g., high pitch for excitement, low pitch for seriousness).
- Your group will listen and provide feedback, helping you adjust your posture or pitch if needed.
- Class Activity:
- After all groups have completed their challenges, share the most interesting scenarios and how you adjusted your posture and pitch to fit the situation.
- Discuss as a class how different postures and pitches can affect the message you are trying to convey.
- Gamification Element:
- Puzzle Mastery: Collect puzzle pieces as you complete each challenge. The first group to complete their puzzle earns a special bonus of Krugs.
- Challenge Boost: Earn a “Challenge Boost” power-up for an extra 10 Krugs if you can demonstrate your posture and pitch in front of the class with no mistakes.
Example:
- Scenario: “Announcing a big surprise to your friends.”
- Posture: Standing with open arms.
- Pitch: High pitch to express excitement.
Speak Like a Pro Tournament
Objective: Refine your speaking fluency by practicing posture and modulation in a competitive tournament setting.
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- You will compete individually in a tournament-style challenge. The teacher will prepare a list of topics that require you to speak confidently while demonstrating good posture and effective voice modulation.
- Topics will be related to everyday scenarios, such as “persuading a friend,” “sharing exciting news,” or “giving instructions.”
- Task:
- Round 1: Stand in front of the class with proper posture (e.g., feet shoulder-width apart, shoulders relaxed) and speak on a given topic. Focus on using voice modulation to match the topic (e.g., using a calm tone for giving instructions, an excited tone for sharing news).
- Round 2: The winners of Round 1 will face off with new topics, and you’ll need to adjust your posture and modulation based on feedback from Round 1.
- Round 3: The finalists will compete with the most challenging topics, demonstrating mastery of both posture and modulation.
- Class Activity:
- After each round, your classmates and teacher will provide feedback on your posture, modulation, and overall delivery. Use this feedback to improve in the next round.
- As a class, discuss the importance of posture and voice modulation in effective communication.
- Gamification Element:
- Champion’s Reward: The overall winner of the tournament receives a Champion’s Trophy, which comes with extra Krugs and the title of “Fluency Pro” for the week.
- Participation Boost: Even if you don’t advance to the final, you can earn participation Krugs by offering helpful feedback to your peers.
Example:
- Topic: “Convincing your parents to let you go on a school trip.”
- Modulation: Use a respectful and persuasive tone, while standing with a relaxed but confident posture.
