Podcast Introduction

April 17, 2018

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.2
Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.

EQ: Write informative/ explanatory texts to examine personal accounts of historical events. 

Starter: 

For the final project of this unit you will create a podcast that examines personal accounts of major historical events. Brainstorm a list of events that you would be interested in researching and learning more about.  

Vocabulary: 

Word:Podcast

Part of Speech:noun

Definition: A series of spoken, audio episodes, often focused on a particular topic or theme,like cycling or startups. 

Your Definition:

Activity: Watch the video What is a Podcast?

Write 1 thing you learned about podcast

Activity: 

1.  Structure

Read through the link on the structure of a podcast and take Cornell notes. 

• Review the link here
• What is the general structure of a podcast?
• What might you see in each of these parts?
• How do we typically structure papers?
• What are the main things we must include?
• Do we see any similarities or differences?

2.  Serial Example

Transcript (stops at page 15 for first 20 minutes)

As a class, we will listen to the podcast Serial.

As you listen, pay attention to the structure.

Reflect on the organization of the information.

Serial Questions 

Closure: 

Identity one similarity and one difference between a podcast and a formal paper. 

Homework

Find someone willing to let you interview them over the next week or so.