East Greenwich High School Library Media Production Lab: Teacher Resources
This project was made possible in part by a grant written by EGHS Librarian Michelle Steever from the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services using funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Learner Activities
- Effective Interview TechniquesDeveloped by The Learning Network at The New York Times, this worksheet asks students to listen to podcast excerpts to better understand interview elements and techniques, and how best to utilize.
- Elements and Techniques of Effective StorytellingDeveloped by The Learning Network at The New York Times, this worksheet asks students to identify the elements and techniques of great
storytelling.
Developed by The Learner Network at The New York Times, this worksheet asks students to identify the elements and techniques of great storytelling.
- “When the Civil War Ended, She Was My Age”
- “The Coal Miner”
- “Seeking an End to Cycles of Abuse”
Teaching Ideas
- New York Times Project Audio: Teaching Students to Create Their Own Podcasts
This NYT feature of Project Audio walks students through the process of analyzing the techniques that make for good storytelling, interviewing and podcasting. The activities culminate in students producing their own original podcasts.
- NPR Teacher ResourcesNPR has provided a breakdown of the Podcast planning and recording process and a series of sample lesson plans to ensure that students have the skills and background knowledge to start making a podcast.
Sample Assignments
- Non-Renewable Energy Sources Group PodcastSample assignment for groups of four students. One student is the moderator, a second student support the energy source, a third student opposes the energy source and the fourth student is group choice (political figure, expert, phone caller, etc.).
Sample Rubrics
- EGHS Library Book Review Podcast RubricRubric used for the Explorations in Reading class.
- Rubric - Communicate Effectively.Teacher feedback, student reflection and revision rubrics.
- Rubric - Work CollaborativelyTeacher feedback, student reflection and revision rubric.