Voice Power Lab Worksheet Voice Power Lab
Level 1: Microphone Mechanics & Articulation
Hero Name
Date
1
The Volume Meter
Test your voice volume! Color in the bar that shows how well the computer heard you.
Whisper Voice
Hero Voice
Shout Voice
TOO LOUD!
2
Clear Word Challenge
Read these words to the computer. Check the box if the computer wrote the word perfectly .
Pizza
Dragon
Spaceship
Chocolate
Thunder
Butterfly
Hero Pro-Tip
Imagine you are a friendly robot. Speak clearly and leave a tiny space between each word!
Voice Power Basics Slides Voice Power!
Turning your words into writing.
Lesson 1: Microphone Mechanics
Our Mission
Can you make the computer write exactly what you say?
Today, we won't touch the keyboard. We will use our Voice Power to type!
1
Check our Mic
2
Speak Clearly
3
Master the Robot Voice
The Sweet Spot
Too Close
The computer hears popping noises and heavy breathing.
Just Right
Keep the mic 2-3 inches from your mouth. Like a small juice box!
Too Far
The computer thinks you are a ghost and can't hear you!
The "Clear Robot" Voice
Don't Mumble:
"ihvathrstyguy"
Do Enunciate:
"I. have. a. thirsty. guy."
"Speak like you are helping a friend who is far away hear every single sound in the word."
Voice Power Basics Teacher Guide Teacher Facilitation Guide
Voice Power Basics
Lesson 1: Microphone Mechanics & Articulation
Duration
30-40 Minutes
Materials
Mic, Lab Sheet, Slides
Key Skill
Clear Articulation
The Hook (5 mins)
Ask the class: "If you had a superpower that let you write things just by thinking about them, how cool would that be?" Tell them that dictation is that superpower, but our 'thinking' happens out loud.
Prompt:
"Today, we are training our voices to talk to the computer. It doesn't listen like a human—it listens like a robot. We need to speak its language."
Modeling: The Three Voices (10 mins)
Demonstrate three ways of speaking into the mic. Ask students to predict which one the computer likes best:
The Ghost: Whispering and mumbly. Show how it produces gibberish.The Thunder: Shouting and distorted. Show how it errors out.The Hero: Clear, steady, and slightly spaced out. Show the high accuracy.
Troubleshooting Tips for SPED/AT
If students struggle with speed:
Use a visual metronome or a 'tapping' strategy where they tap the desk for every word they say to force a pause.
If students have low volume:
Use a 'cup mic' (a paper cup around the microphone) to help focus their sound and block background noise.
The Mighty Period Slides .
The Mighty Period
Learning to Stop the Computer.
Lesson 2: Command Basics
Punctuation Red Light
When we talk to a person, we just keep going.
But when we talk to a computer, we have to tell it where to STOP.
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The Command:
"Period"
The Secret Pause
Wrong Way:
"I like cats period."
The computer writes the word "period"
Right Way:
"I like cats... period."
The computer adds a "."
Wait 1 second before saying "period" so the computer knows it's a command!
Try it out!
Read this:
"The sun is yellow... period."
Read this:
"I have blue shoes... period."
Success Check:
Did the dot appear?
Is there a space?
Did you pause?
Stop Sign Sentences Worksheet Stop Sign Sentences
Mastering the "." Command
Student Name
Date
Your Mission:
Dictate each sentence below. After the last word, PAUSE , then say "period" . If a period appears on the screen, check the stop sign!
Try this:
"The cat is orange."
.
STOP
Try this:
"My favorite color is blue."
.
STOP
Try this:
"It is fun to talk."
.
STOP
Try this:
"I am a voice hero."
.
STOP
How many periods did you get on the screen?
Out of 4
The Voice Asks Slides The Voice Asks
Question Marks and Intonation.
Lesson 3: The Question Mark
Go Up!
When we ask a question, our voice goes up at the end.
"Can you play?"
The Command:
"Question Mark"
A Question is a Job
Part 1: The Voice
Talk like you are curious. Lift your voice at the end of the sentence.
Part 2: The Code
Pause... then say "question mark" in your normal, clear voice.
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Let's Interview!
Pick a friend and dictate these 3 questions. Don't forget the pause and the command!
"What is your name... question mark"
"Do you like pizza... question mark"
"Can you jump high... question mark"
Interviewer Notebook Activity Interviewer Notebook
Dictate your questions to a friend!
Interviewer Name
Person Interviewed
The Question Challenge
1
Dictate this question to the computer:
"What is your favorite animal?"
Check if the computer added a ?
2
Dictate this question to the computer:
"Can you whistle?"
Check if the computer added a ?
3
Make up 1 question of your own:
Did the question mark appear correctly?
Tip: Your voice goes UP for the question, but DOWN to a normal voice for the command "question mark"!
Shouting on Screen Slides !
Shouting on Screen
Excitement, Feelings, and Exclamation Points.
Lesson 4: The Exclamation Point
Big Feelings!
Sometimes we aren't just talking. We are excited!
"We won the game!"
The Command:
"Exclamation Point"
The Emotion Trick
Don't scream the command!
Excited Voice
"Watch out..."
Normal Voice
"...exclamation point."
If you shout the command, the computer gets confused and might write "EXCLAMATION POINT" in big letters instead of the symbol!
Try the Energy!
!
"I love ice cream... exclamation point."
"Run faster... exclamation point."
"Look at that... exclamation point."
Excitement Engine Storyboard Excitement Engine
Practicing the "!" Command
Hero Name
Date
The Emotion Storyboard
Scenario: Birthday Party
"I got a puppy... exclamation point"
Did the "!" appear?
Scenario: Roller Coaster
"This is fast... exclamation point"
Did the "!" appear?
Scenario: Winning Goal
"Goal... exclamation point"
Did the "!" appear?
Scenario: Blast Off
"Ready... set... exclamation point"
Did the "!" appear?
Exit Ticket: Match the Command
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?
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Write the word for each command above.
Command Champion Game Slides Command Champion
The Ultimate Punctuation Simon Says!
Final Level
The Rules
1
I will show you a "Hero Task" card with an image.
2
Think of the correct punctuation for that image.
3
Dictate your sentence to the computer. Simon Says you must get the punctuation right!
Round 1
Fact Time
Dictate a fact:
"The sun is hot."
Command: Period
Round 2
Mystery Time
Dictate a question:
"Where is the treasure?"
Command: Question Mark
Round 3
Surprise Time
Dictate excitement:
"We made it!"
Command: Exclamation Point
Voice Hero Certificate Voice Command Hero
Official Certificate of Achievement
This Award is Presented to
For mastering the powers of
Teacher Signature
Date
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Period
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Question
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Exclaim
