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5th Grade Communication Lab
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Broadcast Standards
STUDIO GUIDELINES
What's Our Signal?
Just like professional radio hosts, our words send signals. Respectful communication means keeping our broadcast signal clear, polite, and constructive.
When we broadcast static (interrupting, eye-rolling, yelling), the audience can't hear the real message.
The 3 Studio Knobs
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Tune In: Active listening with mind and body.
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Broadcast Clean: Using constructive, polite language.
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Mix & Master: Balancing disagreements calmly.
Every voice matters. Every listener counts. Slide 2 of 7
Channel 1: Tuning In
ACTIVE LISTENING
The "Stereo" Connection
Hearing is just capturing physical sound. Listening is processing the signal to understand the speaker's thoughts and feelings.
The "Three As" of Listening:
- Attention: Eyes forward, posture tuned in.
- Acknowledgement: Nodding and small verbal cues.
- Answerback: Paraphrasing what they said.
Studio Session
Activity: Static vs. Stereo
Find a host partner. Take turns speaking for 45 seconds about: "My ultimate dream weekend."
🔄 Round 1 (Static): Listener ignores speaker completely.
🎧 Round 2 (Stereo): Listener uses the Three As.
Notice how much better a clear stereo connection feels!
Tune out distractions. Tune into the person. Slide 3 of 7
Channel 2: Clear Broadcast
POLITE LANGUAGE
Broadcasting Your Truth
How we express ourselves matters just as much as what we say. Harsh language creates high feedback, resulting in a screeching noise that shuts down conversations.
Using "I-Statements" keeps the focus on your thoughts and feelings without accusing others.
❌ High Feedback (Blaming)
"You always ruin our projects and never listen!"
✅ Clear Signal (I-Statement)
"I feel overwhelmed when my ideas are left out."
I-Statements focus on sharing, not attacking. Slide 4 of 7
Channel 3: Mix & Master
CALM CONFLICT RESOLUTION
Level Out the Tracks
Disagreements are natural parts of any recording session. But if one track gets too loud, it overpowers everything else.
Our job is to mix down the tension so both voices can be heard at a comfortable volume.
How to Mix Down Conflict:
1. Voice Volume CALM & EVEN
2. Body Language RELAXED & OPEN
3. Heart Rate (Breathing) SLOW & STEADY
Keep the mixers steady. Keep the heads cool. Slide 5 of 7
On-Air Practice
LIVE CHALLENGE
Scenario 1
The Recess Pitch
Your partner wants to play soccer, but you had your heart set on four square. Neither of you wants to budge, and tension is rising on the field.
👉 Roleplay using a calm "Mixer Down" and find a compromise.
Scenario 2
The Shared Tablet
Your partner takes the classroom device without asking first, right when it was your scheduled turn to complete a project.
👉 Practice using an "I-Statement" to express how you feel.
Work together to master your broadcast feed. Slide 6 of 7
Broadcast Certification
REFLECTION & RUBRIC
Earn Your Studio License!
Now it is time to map out your communication patterns in your Speak Easy Reflections Portfolio.
1. Personal Prompts
Reflect on your communication strengths and listening habits.
2. Goal-Setting
Pick two broadcast habits to polish and track in the upcoming weeks.
3. Studio Rubric
Grade your live broadcasts and self-assess like a professional engineer.
Signing off from Speak Easy Studio. Back to you! Slide 7 of 7
Speak Easy Reflections Workbook
Speak Easy Studio
PERSONAL BROADCAST LOGBOOK
Track 01: Tuning In
Host Name:
Session Date:
Welcome to the Mix, Host!
Every great broadcast starts with high-quality signals. This workbook is your studio guide to tuning into your listeners, broadcasting clean language, and mixing down disagreements before they cause feedback. Let's record some reflection tracks!
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Tuning In: Listening Frequency
Think back to our "Static vs. Stereo" classroom activity. On a scale of 1 to 5, rate how easily you get distracted when someone else is speaking:
High Static (Easily Distracted) HD Stereo (Fully Tuned In)
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1. Describe a time you felt someone was giving you a perfect "stereo connection" (listening to you deeply). How could you tell?
2. When do you find it hardest to stay tuned in? What is one physical action (like turning your eyes or body) you can do to fix your signal?
REFLECTIVE LOGBOOK // 5TH GRADE PAGE 1
Speak Easy Studio
PERSONAL BROADCAST LOGBOOK
Track 02: Clear Broadcast
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Broadcasting & Mixing Down Disagreements
Sometimes disagreements create high-pitched static. Let's practice how to rewrite a "blaming broadcast" into a calm, constructive "I-Statement."
High Feedback Broadcast (Blaming)
"You are completely ruining this group game because you keep changing the rules without asking anybody!"
Convert to Clear I-Statement
Write Your Studio Edit:
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My Studio Performance Goals
To earn your Broadcaster License, identify two communication skills you want to "mix down" or "turn up" over the next two weeks.
Broadcast Goal 1
I want to improve my:
Listening Tone Control Conflict Mix
Action Step:
Broadcast Goal 2
I want to improve my:
Listening Tone Control Conflict Mix
Action Step:
REFLECTIVE LOGBOOK // 5TH GRADE PAGE 2
Speak Easy Studio
PERSONAL BROADCAST LOGBOOK
Track 03: Studio Rubric
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Studio Broadcast Evaluation Rubric
Every host must evaluate their broadcast quality. Use this rubric to rate your communication habits during team recordings, partner work, and classroom discussions.
| Broadcast Channel | Level 3
Master Engineer | Level 2
Assistant Producer | Level 1
Static Signal |
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Tuning In