Plan an Episode for a Student Podcast
Written by Adi Ackerman, Head Teacher
"Plan an Episode for a Student Podcast" is written for 7th Grade (Ages 12-13), and it covers Common Core W.7.4. A 6th grader who is already steady on writing process can use it too, and an older student can use it as a short review.
7th grade grammar worksheet: plan a 5 minute podcast with a hook, three timed segments and an interview question, then write the opening. Part of our planning and writing tools collection. Aligned to Common Core standards.
How do I use this worksheet?
Use the planning sheet before students write a script. Use the choice board as a menu of tasks over several days.
What students will practice
- Students will fill in an episode title, audience and opening hook line.
- Students will plan three segments whose times add up to 5 minutes.
- Students will write the spoken opening of the episode in complete sentences.
Curriculum Links
Common Core State Standards
Writing · 7th Grade
Standard: Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
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FAQ
How do I use this planning and writing tools worksheet?
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Use the planning sheet before students write a script. Use the choice board as a menu of tasks over several days.
What does this worksheet teach?
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Plan a 5 minute podcast with a hook, three timed segments and an interview question, then write the opening. The directions on the page read: Read the topic. In Step 1, fill in every box; your three segment times must add up to 5 minutes. In Step 2, write your spoken opening in complete sentences on the 5 lines.
Can I use this planning and writing tools worksheet for homeschool or classroom?
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Yes, both. We made it for 7th grade writing process, and it works the same at home or at school. At home, a student can work through it alone and then go over it with you, which shows quickly what is solid and what needs another look. In class it works as independent practice, homework or a warm-up, and you can print one copy or a full set.
How do students plan a podcast episode?
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Plan a Five Minute Student Podcast has a table for the title, audience, hook line, three segments with minutes, an interview question and a closing line. The three segments must add up to 5 minutes, then students write the spoken opening.
What is a choice board?
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A choice board is a grid of tasks. Students choose three in a straight line across, down or diagonally and check each box when done. The Digital Writing Tools Choice Board includes commenting on a draft, comparing two drafts and linking sources.
Do these sheets have answer keys?
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No. Both sheets are open tasks where the answers come from students, so neither has a key.
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Worksheet Details
| Grade | 7th Grade |
| Subject | Grammar & Writing |
| Topic | Writing Process |
| Standard | W.7.4 |
| Pages | 1 page |
| Difficulty | Medium |
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