1. Narrative Radio Assignment
English 1 Honors

2. Bell Work: Friday, October 19th
What are some characteristics of a good reader?
What makes you want to keep listening to someone?
What makes you naturally stop (or want to stop!) listening to someone?

3. Narrative Analysis Practice
Listen to the excerpt from an On Being interview with Luis Alberto Urrea
Clip is from 4:02 – 6:11. what-we-do-with-them-jul2018/ (Total: 2 minutes 9 seconds)
Is the reading of the narrative clear, natural, and obviously well-rehearsed? Is the speaker’s voice well- enunciated?
Does the speaker’s voice engage the listener? Is the speaker’s voice emotive and expressive? Is the speaker animated? Does the speaker use appropriate inflection? Are there accompanying sounds? Explain by evaluating the effectiveness of at least one example.
 Does the speaker use an appropriate and varied tone? Is the reading stiff or overly formal? Does the narrator’s tone match the emotional tone of the narrative? Is the speaker’s volume too loud or too quiet? Does the speaker stress the right words to emphasize meaning? Explain by evaluating the effectiveness of at least one example.
 Does the speaker used appropriate and varied pacing? Do they narrate too slowly or too quickly? Are pauses placed appropriately? Explain.

4. Narrative Analysis Practice
Watch the excerpt from Carol Dweck’s TED Talk
Clip is from 6:24-9:28 (Total: 3 minutes 4 seconds)
5. Is the reading of the narrative clear, natural, and obviously well-rehearsed? Is the speaker’s voice well-enunciated?
6. Does her voice engage the listener? Is the speaker’s voice emotive and expressive? Is the speaker animated? Does the speaker use appropriate inflection? Are there accompanying sounds? Explain by evaluating the effectiveness of at least one example.
7. Does the speaker use an appropriate and varied tone? Is the reading stiff or overly formal? Does the narrator’s tone match the emotional tone of the narrative? Is the speaker’s volume too loud or too quiet? Does the speaker stress the right words to emphasize meaning? Explain by evaluating the effectiveness of at least one example.
8. Does the speaker used appropriate and varied pacing? Do they narrate too slowly or too quickly? Are pauses placed appropriately? Explain.

5. Marking your “Script”
First read: Read your narrative and make notes on the text about your emotions at each of the major moments.
Are there parts where you should laugh while you speak?
Are there parts where you should slow down or get quieter to convey sadness or seriousness?
Are there parts where you want to make sure your sarcasm is conveyed?
*star* these moments in the text and label the appropriate emotion/attitude
Second read: Read your narrative a second time through, quietly aloud to yourself. Underline any words you think deserve extra emphasis.
Third Read: Read your narrative out loud again to yourself, and draw a double slash // wherever you think needs a longer pause.

6. We’re heading out to the hallway!
Take your script and a utensil with you.
Spread out along the hallway, and face the wall/lockers.
Read your speech as enthusiastically as possible, following the ques you just made for yourself.
I will tell you when to start each time, and announce the two minute mark and three minute mark.
You will practice reading your piece 3 times.

7. Partner Feedback Time Choose a partner.
Take turns sharing your piece. Be brave. Read with enthusiasm and emotion.
Listening partner: Take notes of the following to be shared as feedback for your partner.
Is the speaking well-enunciated
Is there a part you think needs more emotion?
Is there a moment that could use more of a pause?
Are there parts where you are confused about the emotion?
Any other comments and suggestions to make their piece better?

8. Time for final self-edits
Take the last few minutes of class to make any final changes/marks/edits that you need to make.
Reminders:
Your recording should be between 2 and 3 minutes
Your voice should sound emotive/expressive
Your theme/message/lesson needs to be shared and apparent
Your Homework: Record your narrative and to Ms. Nordin and Mr. Murphy