Considering how to use body language and voice to perform a convincing monologue
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use body language and voice to deliver a convincing monologue with a clear, character voice.
Key learning points
- We can use our body language, posture and eye contact to convey certain emotions.
- We can vary the pitch and pace of our voice to convey different emotions and influence the tone of our monologue.
- You can trick yourself into feeling more confident about a performance through deep breathing and smiling.
Keywords
Pitch - Pitch refers to the relative highness and lowness of voice when speaking.
Pace - When delivering a monologue, pace refers to the speed at which you are saying the words.
Tone - Tone refers to the general mood or feeling.
Body language - Body language is the movements or positions of your body that show other people how you are feeling.
Common misconception
That we can't do anything to help control our nerves.
While we can't stop the feeling of nervousness entirely, we can trick our body into relaxing more by smiling and using deep breathing.
Teacher tip
You could ask the students to perform their monologue to the whole class or in small groups.
Equipment
You may want a copy of Shakespeare's 'The Tempest' for this lesson.
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Eye contact refers to ...
Q2.Performing a monologue means ...
Q3.If someone is speaking really quickly and tripping over their words then it might indicate ...
Q4.Which of the following might indicate confidence?
Q5.A monologue written from the perspective of a character is an opportunity to ...
Q6.How do we effectively communicate with others?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The way someone holds themselves when they’re seated or standing is known as ...
Q2.The pace of your voice refers to ...
Q3.Which of the following indicate confident body language?
Q4.The movements or positions of your body that show other people how you are feeling is known as ...
Q5.Having a high pitched voice can indicate ...
Q6.Speaking using a slow pace of voice could indicate ...
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