English Language Arts Professional & Technical Comm (2023)
Lesson Plans

Strand 2: Oral Communication

Students will engage in a variety of professional and technical oral communications.

Standard 2.1

Develop professional and technical oral communication techniques using language, syntax, and organization that are appropriate to the audience, purpose, and context.

• AUDIO: Meet the TASCAM
  Students learn how to conquer external audio recorders and best practices for recording and syncing audio. This resource includes a video and teaching resources.
• AUDIO: Mic check 1, 2
  Students learn how sound can make or break their videos, why understanding the power of audio in video production is important, and an overview of different types of mics.
• Get that b-roll
  In this Level Up, you will learn why b-roll is key to powerful storytelling, and tips for capturing compelling visuals for any video story. This resource includes a video and teaching resources.
• How to properly focus
  Watch this quick video to get tips on how to properly focus using a camera
• How to record a podcast
  With help from student reporter Sonal Prakash, SRL explains the best ways to tell audio stories at home. Use this accompanying one-pager for more on audio storytelling and step-by-step instructions for creating your own podcast.
• How to record b-roll on your phone
  An interview, video diary, or news package is enhanced when you can get some shots that visually represent what was said on camera. In this Level Up tutorial, SRL will show you how to use your phone to record b-roll.

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