Tone of Voice

Situation: Your friend likes to joke by being sarcastic, but it sounds mean sometimes and hurts your feelings. What can you say to them?

I need some space.

What tone of voice do you like people to use with you? Why?

Practice using an assertive voice to apologize.

Tell us about a time you used the WRONG tone of voice. What happened?

Situation: You're really angry because you heard someone call you a mean name. Say this in an assertive tone: "I feel so mad when you say that about me."

Someone made a joke, but it hurt your feelings. How can you tell them?

That's great.

Situation: Your classmate told you they got mad when you didn't give them a turn. Say this in an assertive tone, "Sorry!"

What is a sarcastic tone of voice? What does it mean if someone is being sarcastic?

Practice using an assertive tone when asking your teacher for help.

You notice someone looking at you, and you think they are staring. What can you say to them?

Can I go to the bathroom?

A classmate is bothering you. What can you say to them?

Your friend wants to play with the brand new slime you got. Say this in an assertive tone, "No, you can't use my slime today".

Situation: You are really stuck on a math problem and your teacher keeps pushing you to try. Say this in an assertive tone, "I just don't understand how to do it"

Sorry!

Someone interrupted you when you were sharing with the class. Say this in an assertive voice, " It was my turn to share, can I finish first?"

Why is tone of voice important?

Situation: You see someone in your class is not following directions. Say this in an assertive tone of voice, "We're supposed to be sitting down right now".

That's not funny.