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Week 2: Podcasts
Day 6: Write Your Script

Day 6: Write Your Script

Monday, March 23rd, 2026

Read the entire objective, warmup, work session, and closing sections before you start working. This will help you understand the big picture of what we’re doing today.

Mr. Willingham is out today. Work silently and alone the entire period.

You may not finish early. Stay in Word Online the entire period.

Objectives

  • I can write a full podcast script that includes an introduction, main content, and conclusion.
  • I can include annotations for music and sound effects in my script.

Warmup: Review Script Expectations

Read the script expectations carefully. These are the requirements your final script must meet.

A sample script is also available for you to review. Pay attention to how the sample script is structured and how it incorporates music and sound effect annotations.

Then, open Word Online by logging into Office 365. Start a new document and title it “Podcast Script — [Your Name]”.

Checkpoint: Warmup

  • I have read the script expectations.
  • I have created a new Word document for my script.

Work Session: Write Your Script

You chose your topic on Friday. Now it’s time to write the full script. Your script should include:

Introduction

You already wrote this last week! Copy your chosen intro into your Word document and revise it if needed.

Main Content

This is the body of your podcast. Present your main points in a logical flow. Aim for 2–3 main points that you can cover in detail. Break your text into short, readable lines — remember, this is meant to be read out loud.

Conclusion

Wrap up with a summary or final thoughts. Thank your listeners. Sign off with your podcast name and your name.

Audio Annotations

Include notes in your script for where to add music and sound effects. Use brackets:

  • [MUSIC: Upbeat intro — fade out after 15 seconds]
  • [SFX: Applause sound effect]
  • [MUSIC: Outro music — fade in under talking]

Script Length

Your finished podcast should be 3–5 minutes when recorded. Expect your script to be roughly 250–500 words (not counting audio annotations). Remember you’ll have intro music and pauses too.

Tip: Use the Read Aloud feature in Word Online to hear your script. If something sounds awkward, rewrite it. Change the Editor from Formal Writing to Casual Writing to get better suggestions for a conversational tone.

Checkpoint: Work Session

  • I have copied my intro from last week and revised it if needed.
  • I have written the main content with 2–3 main points.
  • I have written a conclusion.
  • I have included audio annotations for music and sound effects.
  • My script is approximately 250–500 words.

Closing: Next Steps

Tomorrow you’ll use GarageBand to create original intro music for your podcast using loops. Bring your creativity — this music will be the first thing your listeners hear.

Your script is due Wednesday. You’ll have time to revise after peer feedback, but the more complete your draft is today, the better.

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