Ups and Downs of Speech

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents a series of sentences for students to read to themselves, with the task of identifying the intonation pattern they perceive in each. The sentences are varied, including both questions and statements, and students must mark whether they hear a rising intonation, a falling intonation, or a combination of both rising and falling intonation. The visual aid of arrows is used to depict the intonation pattern. This activity is a self-directed exercise, encouraging students to be attentive to the nuances of their own speech.

The purpose of the worksheet is to teach students about the subtleties of intonation in spoken English. It guides them to listen carefully to the pitch of their voice as it rises and falls during speech, which is a critical aspect of proper pronunciation and expression. By analyzing their intonation, students learn to convey questions, statements, and other sentiments more effectively. This exercise is also aimed at enhancing students’ self-awareness and self-evaluation skills in their language learning journey.