Lesson Plan
Session 1 Lesson Plan
Introduce students to play-by-play and color commentary by analyzing sample clips and scripting a brief two-line play-by-play; establish course goals.
Building foundational commentary skills helps students gain confidence and clarity in sports broadcasting, setting them up for more advanced techniques in later sessions.
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Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Demonstration
10 minutes
Step 4
Practice
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection
5 minutes
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Session 2 Lesson Plan
By the end of this session, students will identify key elements of effective color commentary and write two illustrative color lines to enrich play-by-play action.
Color commentary adds depth, context, and personality to broadcasts, helping audiences connect with the game. This lesson strengthens students’ storytelling skills and understanding of how to engage viewers beyond the live action.
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Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Demonstration
10 minutes
Step 4
Practice
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection
5 minutes
Script
Worksheet
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Session 3 Lesson Plan
Students will learn about different interview question types and practice conducting short athlete interviews to build engaging, professional conversations.
Interviewing athletes develops students’ communication skills and prepares them to gather compelling stories, adding depth and authenticity to sports broadcasts.
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Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Demonstration
10 minutes
Step 4
Practice
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection
5 minutes
Worksheet
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Session 4 Lesson Plan
Guide students through the responsibilities of a live production director—planning camera cuts, coordinating graphics cues, and timing transitions to craft a cohesive broadcast segment.
Understanding the director role empowers students to orchestrate live broadcasts, build leadership skills, and ensure seamless viewer experiences by making split-second production decisions.
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Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Demonstration
10 minutes
Step 4
Practice
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection
5 minutes
Script
Worksheet
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Session 5 Lesson Plan
Students learn camera operator skills—framing, movement, and shot composition—and practice filming a mock sports segment.
Strong camera work ensures viewers follow the action smoothly and feel immersed; students gain technical and creative skills behind the lens.
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Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Demonstration
10 minutes
Step 4
Practice
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection
5 minutes
Worksheet
Script
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Session 6 Lesson Plan
Students will learn essential audio mixing techniques for sports broadcasts—balancing play-by-play, color commentary, ambient crowd noise, and sound effects—and will mix a brief 30-second segment.
Clear, balanced audio is vital for professional broadcasts. Mastering mic levels and mixing enhances audience engagement, ensures intelligibility, and brings broadcasts to life.
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Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Demonstration
10 minutes
Step 4
Practice
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection
5 minutes
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Worksheet
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Session 7 Lesson Plan
In this session, students will learn to design and integrate on-screen graphics—lower thirds, score bugs, stats overlays, and replay windows—into their sports broadcasts. By the end, they will apply graphics to a 30-second clip to enhance viewer engagement.
Graphics and overlays deliver key information and polish broadcasts, helping audiences follow stats, player IDs, and replays, while giving students real-world production skills.
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Prepare Session Materials
15 minutes
Step 1
Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
Warm-Up Activity
10 minutes
Step 3
Demonstration
10 minutes
Step 4
Practice
15 minutes
Step 5
Reflection
5 minutes
Worksheet
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Session 8 Lesson Plan
Students will collaborate to plan, produce, and present a 2–3 minute sports broadcast segment that integrates play-by-play, color commentary, interviewing, camera work, audio mixing, graphics, and directing, then give and receive structured peer feedback.
This capstone session lets students apply all skills in a real-world project, build teamwork and leadership, and reflect on strengths and areas for growth.
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Prepare Capstone Materials
20 minutes
Step 1
1. Introduction
5 minutes
Step 2
2. Planning
10 minutes
Step 3
3. Production
15 minutes
Step 4
4. Presentation & Peer Review
10 minutes
Step 5
5. Reflection
5 minutes
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