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  • Year 7

Vocal skills part 1

In this lesson, students will learn about pace, tone, emphasis and volume. They will experiment with these skills in activities to alter meaning and affect. Students will experiement with vocal expression to show emotion.

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  • Year 7

Vocal skills part 1

In this lesson, students will learn about pace, tone, emphasis and volume. They will experiment with these skills in activities to alter meaning and affect. Students will experiement with vocal expression to show emotion.

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, students will learn about pace, tone and volume, and experiment with these skills in games and activities to alter meaning and effect. They will experiment with vocal expression to show emotion.

Content guidance

  • Physical activity required.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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4 Questions

Q1.
Emotions are important in Drama. True or False?

False
Correct answer: True

Q2.
Select the true statement.

Correct answer: Vocal and physical skills are used the most in Drama.
Vocal and physical skills are used the most in Maths.
Vocal and physical skills are used the most in Science.

Q3.
Drama gives you the tools to show effective characters. True or false?

False
Correct answer: True

Q4.
Select the true statements

Correct answer: Vocal skills are to do with the voice.
Vocal skills are used in lighting.
Vocal skills require the use of breath.
Vocal skills require the use of feet.

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
Select the skills we have focussed on in today's lesson.

Physical
Correct answer: Vocal

Q2.
Select the vocal skills we learnt about in today's lesson.

Correct answer: Emphasis
Correct answer: Pace
Correct answer: Tone
Correct answer: Volume

Q3.
Select the true statement

Vocal skills must only ever be used on their own.
Vocal skills must only ever be used outside.
Correct answer: Vocal skills will overlap when used successfully.

Q4.
Pace can be...

Correct answer: How quickly or slowly you say the lines.
How wide you make your mouth.
How you look at someone who eats the last bar of chocolate.

Q5.
Volume can be...

Correct answer: How loud or quiet you say the lines.
How you listen.
How you move.