Fast Voice, Slow Voice

Story Brief #4

Some words want to zoom and some want to crawl.

🎯 Your mission

Speed and meaning — both, not one.

⚡ The twist

Faster isn't better — clearer is.

What you'll learn · 1 of 4

Some words want to zoom and some want to crawl. When a story says 'The rabbit ran, ran, ran,' we can say it quickly.

What you'll learn · 2 of 4

When it says 'The snail... went... slowly... home,' we stretch it out.

What you'll learn · 3 of 4

But most of the time we read at a just-right speed, like when we talk to a friend.

What you'll learn · 4 of 4

Not too fast, not too slow, so everyone can understand.

Key points

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How would you say 'The snail crept along'?

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What is the best everyday reading speed?

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Which line could you read quickly?

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🏆 Try this week: Time yourself reading 50 words. Try to match it tomorrow.

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