Keeping Your Voice Healthy

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Objective

I can explain ways to maintain vocal health.

Part 1 of 4

Warm-up video

Katarina H. · 9:53

We don't generate video — this one is by Katarina H. on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.

Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    To avoid losing your voice, you should steer clear of vocal behaviors like screaming, shouting, or constant throat clearing.

  2. 2

    To maintain vocal health, schedule quiet times in your calendar and take voice breaks before important vocal tasks.

  3. 3

    Good hydration is essential for vocal health, and if you regularly lose your voice, it's important to have your vocal function checked by a laryngologist.

Part 3 of 4

Practice

3 questions

1

According to the video, list three vocal behaviors that can lead to vocal trauma and a loss of voice.

2

What are two physical signs your body might give you that indicate you are pushing your voice beyond healthy limits?

Part 4 of 4

Exit ticket

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Based on the information provided, explain four different ways to maintain vocal health and prevent losing your voice.

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