Energizer – a game of CONSEQUENCES
After you have written your answer for each category, fold your paper and
pass it to your left
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A description of a man (adjective)
A man’s name and his occupation
A description of a woman (adjective)
woman’s name and occupation
A crime scene (place)
Clothes he wore
Clothes she wore
Something he asked
Something she replied
A consequence (what happened next)
How did people react to this event?
Today’s challenge:
To create a news radio show
What skills do radio presenters have?
Learning Outcomes
• Present information and ideas clearly and
persuasively to others;
• Adapt language and style to suit your
audience, the purpose of the radio show and
the radio environment.
What are important features of good
spoken presentation?
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Tone
Volume
Speed
Clarity of voice
Choice of language
With a partner practice saying this news intro: “Hi,
I’m ___________ with your news headlines.”
1) Bore your partner to death with your voice;
2) Keep your partner hanging on your every word.
Types of radio shows
• Breakfast show – general entertainment and music,
normally presented by several people.
• Drive time show – typically at the end of the working day,
with an emphasis on travel, news and fast paced music.
• Radio drama – regular drama segment such as ‘The
Archers’.
• Opinion and discussion – current affairs and controversial
topics.
• Comedy – humorous round up of the news.
• Celebrity biographies – interviews, music, influences.
How is ‘radio speak’ (choice of language) different for each
type of radio show?
Structure of a news show –
introduction example:
Introduction:
• BBC News at six o'clock. This is Annie McKie.
Good evening.
(Summary of news headlines)
• There's been a major security breach at the
House of Commons, with environmental
campaigners climbing onto the roof of the House
of Commons.
• Property owners have been counting the cost of
the damage caused by the strongest earthquake
to hit the country in a quarter of a century.
Structure of a news story
Detailed account of main news story with interviews from
experts and eye witnesses:
There's been a major security breach at Westminster -- environmental
campaigners against a third runway at Heathrow Airport -- have carried
out one of their most daring stunts. Five demonstrators from the
campaign group Plane Stupid, climbed on to the roof of the Houses of
Parliament. Our Political Correspondent, Norman Smith, reports:
(Introduction from reporter on the scene)
• SMITH: Westminster may now be guarded by armed police -- but at
nine thirty this morning, the five protestors managed with some ease
to find their way onto one of Parliament's roofs. From there, they let
down their banners, waved to the cameras - and phoned the media
(Development - clips from people involved in news story)
• PROTESTOR ACT: The fact that we got in here is really not as worrying
or concerning as the fact that we're on a pathway to absolute chaos if
we carry on with the government's airport expansion policies.
(Resolution of news story from reporter on the scene)
• SMITH: Some two hours later, they were escorted down by police and
arrested.
Structure of a news story
Second news story:
Detailed account of second main news story with interviews from experts and eye witnesses:
EARTHQUAKE Property owners have been assessing the damage to their homes and businesses
after Britain's strongest earthquake in a quarter of a century. The tremor struck just before
one o'clock in the morning. One of the worst affected areas was Gainsborough in
Lincolnshire, where our correspondent Mark Simpson has spent the day:
(Create soundscape) SFX: Broken bricks
(Introduction from reporter on the scene)
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SIMPSON: Broken red bricks lie on the street, evidence of the overnight quake. That's what
the aftermath of a British earthquake looks like. And when chimneys started falling at one
am, this is what it sounded like:
SFX: CHIMNEYS FALLING
(Development - clips from people involved in news story)
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MALE VOX POP 1: The whole room was shaking and vibrating, there was crashing sounds,
really felt the house was coming down. I was petrified.
MALE VOX POP 2: I just thought it was a bad dream. I were taking a funny turn. I was actually
quite relieved when I found it was an earthquake.
(Resolution of news story from reporter on the scene)
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SIMPSON: Gainsborough has now returned to normal or has it? Experts say there's still a
chance of an aftershock.
Structure of a news show – mid point
Mid point - reminder of headlines and what is to come:
You are listening to the six o'clock news on BBC Radio Four.
The main news so far:
• There's been a fresh security breach at the Palace of
Westminster, with protestors climbing onto the roof of the
House of Commons.
• Many properties damaged in Britain after the first
earthquake in 25 years.
Still to come:
• Why calling an opponent an "obnoxious little weed" isn't
cricket.
• And a hundred-and-twenty-five million pound art bequest
to the nation.
Structure of a news show – small
stories, updates and closing headlines
Additional news stories (sports, weather, travel)
CLOSING HEADLINES
The headlines again:
• Security at Westminster has again been brought into
question after five protestors managed to slip past
police and security guards to clamber onto the roof to
protest against a third runway at Heathrow.
• The earthquake in Lincolnshire that shook people out
of their beds during the night is expected to lead to
insurance claims worth many millions of pounds.
Create a news story
In your group choose 3 pictures –
what’s the story?
Fact, Opinion and Bias
• Fact:
McDonald’s is a fast food restaurant.
Fact: Can be proven to be true.
• Opinion:
McDonald’s is alright for breakfast.
Opinion: Cannot be proven to be true.
• Bias:
McDonald’s is the most unhealthy restaurant in the
world.
Bias: A strong opinion making a judgement.
Balancing opinions
• Most news show aim to be objective.
Objectivity: not allowing personal
opinion to get in the way.
Providing a balanced view.
• They try to avoid bias.
Bias: favouring a certain side and
presenting an unfair view.
Questions – the who, what, where,
when, why of it all...
What questions would a reporter ask?
In your expert opinion, why did it
happen?
Your turn
In your groups you will create your own radio
news show.
Remember to include:
• Three news stories
• Summaries of the news headlines
• Reports from the scene
• Comments from people affected by the news
• News ‘theme’ song and sound effects where possible
Plan
Script
Practice
Perform
Job roles in your news show
• Programme editor:
– Organises show content and order of play
– Chooses sound clips
• News presenters:
– Summarising and linking news together for listener
• Reporters:
– Report news stories
• Interviewees:
– People affected by the news stories
• Additional presenters:
– Updates on sports, weather and travel
*Double up on roles in your group if you need to*
News Running Order Plan
Learning Outcomes
• Present information and ideas clearly and
persuasively to others;
• Adapt language and style to suit your
audience, the purpose of the radio show and
the radio environment.