Independent+Reading+Requirements

Book Review Podcast Requirements

Goal: To create a podcast that will engage, entertain and inform the listener. To focus on the delivery of the spoken word. To integrate technology in the speech unit. Rationale: As part of the speech unit it is important to focus on both the message (the information) as well as the delivery of the message. A podcast will allow you to experiment with the dynamics of vocal delivery.

Plan: You will write a book review and focus on strong delivery techniques as you create a podcast. Delivery techniques will include volume, energy, enthusiasm, vocal expression, tempo, tone etc.

I. __Script Completion__ - You must write a 1-2 page script or essay which includes the information from below. This should be submitted to turnitin.com by Monday, February 28th.

Be sure to use good word choice and voice. Your essay should be organized with an introduction, body and conclusion that flow logically and make sense.

Include the following details about your IR book in your podcast script:


 * The title of the book and the author’s name


 * The genre of the book

•Characters •Setting •The major events of the story (beginning and middle). Give some details from the story, but do not give away the ending. Explain the problem, but not the solution
 * Describe the narrative elements of the book.


 * Include a passage that illustrates a theme from the novel


 * Tell why you liked the book or why you recommend it to others.

Other details you may choose to include:


 * Are there other books by the same author
 * Is the book part of a series?
 * Is it like another book you have read?
 * Tell about the author or why you like the author/author's words.
 * Explain why you think the author wrote the book.
 * Did you make a connection to the story.

II. Podcast Requirements:

1. Write a complete script/book review and submit to turnitin.com by __2/28/11__ Examples: A title page, picture of the actual book jacket and/or author, graphics representative of characters, setting, or conflict, a   list of other novels written by the author e. Incorporate music as a background effect. f. Incorporate at least 2 special effects.
 * 1)  3-4 Minutes in length when spoken. 1-2 pages typed
 * 2)  Be sure the script is organized using an introduction, body and conclusion
 * 3)  Include your full name, the date and your location at the beginning.
 * 4)  Include at least 3 relevant pictures/graphics.

Schedule for February 28-March 4, 2011

2/28-Monday: Computer Lab for Garageband Instruction and podcast work. __Podcast script submitted to turnitin.com__ 3/01-Tuesday: Computer Lab continued 3/02-Wednesday: Optimist Speech Memorization and Practice 3/03-Thursday: Optimist Speech Memorization and Practice 3/04-Friday: Optimist Speech Memorization and Practice ***** __Podcast due****__ submitted to the wiki by the end of the day