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1940’s Radio Show Assignment Group Plan Sheet

Objective: The students will write a 1930’s-1940’s style radio show incorporating the style and sound effects of the time period. Students will also work in groups incorporating performance skills with an emphasis on diction, vocal variety, and projection. In groups of 4-5, you will write an old fashioned style radio show. Each member must speak and help write a component of the show. You may not have more than 5 members without the permission of the teacher. You must work in a group and practice the time given. Do not allow yourself to be the weak link.

You will perform behind a screen or curtain, so the emphasis must be placed on your vocal variety, diction, and projection. The show can be about anything, but must be appropriate. It must be done in either a serial form (not breakfast food, but serial as in a continuing series like on TV). It can be a mystery, a melodrama, adventure, horror story, or cliffhanger style. If you do not know these forms, please look at your literature book. It is a great resource.

You will be graded on the following:
Circle the Style of your Radio Show:      Melodrama       Adventure      Mystery     
                                                        Cliff Hanger      Horror

The following pages show an example of Radio Show script that you may look at as an example. You must follow the script must be no shorter than three minutes and no longer than five. (Each commercial may be 30 seconds to 1 minute long only).

Music:
There must be music to introduce your show. It must fit the theme of the the show. Do not pick a song just because you like it. Music sets the tone.

Sound Effects:
There must be at least 4 Effects that is not music or using a cell phone. Two can be sounds that you download from one of the free websites such as A1 Sound effects that are in the old fashion style. You must provide the CD or sounds. You may use the computer, but you are responsible for downloading prior to your performance day. Their will be a cod player provided. Anything else such as an ipod, you must provide speakers. Two of the sound effects must be created in the old style as recently introduced in the handout and discussion. If you missed the discussion, then you may research the styles online.

My Groups Four Sound Effects:

Sound Effect      How is it created?      Member Performing Effect
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Commericals:
Here is your chance to create your own product that you will create a commercial. You must create two commercials. You may not use a product that is already out there. You will create a jingle for your commercials and may add extra sound effects for extra credit or just for fun! Each commercial may be 30 seconds to 1 minute long.

+ Commercial 1:
     - Product:
     - Jingle:
     - Extra Effects:
     - Time:
+ Commercial 2:
     - Product:
     - Jingle:
     - Extra Effects:
     - Time:

Radio Show Grade Breakdown & Critique:

Rehearsal Grade also known as production points:
Each student will be given 20 points per day for a total of 100 points for the week. Each student is expected to use their time working on writing, rehearsing and putting together their Radio play. If they are not with their group, working on something else, or refusing to help their group, it will result in lost points for the day. If you are off with another group, you are not helping your group and will lose your points. Do not expect full points for the day if you are gone to the bathroom for long periods of time. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to catch up and get the information. Basically, you are given points for doing what is expected of you. Do not be the person who lets two people do all the work.

Status Check Grade:
Each student is expected to fill out the Radio Show Assignment Plan Sheet. The group will be given status check for the following:
+ Plan Sheet Complete by: _________________
+ Script Completed by: _________________
+ Sound Effects Completed by: _________________
+ Commercials Completed by: _________________

Performance Critique:
     + Vocal Quality: 1 2 3 4
     + Creativity: 1 2 3 4
     + Music 1 2 3 4
     + Script Quality: 1 2 3 4
     + Style Followed: 1 2 3 4
     + Sound Effect 1: 1 2 3 4
     + Sound Effect 2: 1 2 3 4
     + Sound Effect 3: 1 2 3 4
     + Sound Effect 4: 1 2 3 4
     + Commercial 1:
          - Product Creation: 1 2 3 4
          - Jingle: 1 2 3 4
     + Commercial 2:
          - Product Creation: 1 2 3 4
          - Jingle: 1 2 3 4
Total: ______________x 2= Grade

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