Description
Do you need a holiday activity that’s highly engaging and requires zero prep? Try this Listen, Learn, Write: Toys and Games podcast activity! It includes active listening practice, a hidden picture, and writing activities that are fun, interactive, and quick to prep. It’s perfect for middle school students who need a little extra practice learning to listen for critical information. Students will enjoy the podcast, and they’ll be excited to see the hidden pictureslowly being revealed as they answer the self-checking multiple-choice questions correctly.
The EDITABLE writing prompts provide an excellent way for students to use inference skillscombined with creativity as they integrate information from the podcast into their own writing. Whether used in the classroom or at home, this is an excellent tool for helping students improve their listening and writing skills!
HOW WILL I USE THIS RESOURCE?
This podcast listening and writing activity is quick to prep and implement because all you have to do is give students the links to the podcast audio and the activity. That’s it! You can choose to do the hidden picture AND the writing tasks, or you can do just one or the other. Then you can sit back, relax, and enjoy the show!
WHAT’S THE PODCAST ABOUT?
Toys and Games! Students will learn about some of the most popular toys and games in history, as well as the ingenuity of the inventors behind them.
WHY WILL THIS RESOURCE BE SUPER USEFUL?
- Leave it with a sub. (It’s PERFECT substitute work because it’s NOT just busy work!)
- Use it to introduce a speaking and listening unit or a content-related lesson.
- Assign it between lessons or units, when you aren’t ready to start something new.
- Share the materials with early finishers.
- Assign it for homework or as an enrichment activity.
- Fun Fridays!
What’s my favorite way to use this fun podcast listening and writing activity? Right before a vacation when the kids are a bit… squirrely!
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- Suggested classroom Do-Now activity to get kids thinking about toys and games
- Several links to access the podcast. Students can use their own devices or you can play it for the whole class.
- Listening tips for students
- Google Sheets activity with 9 multiple choice questions and a hidden mystery picture
- 1 Google Slides with short response writing prompts
- 1 Google slide that provides students with extension questions that encourage curiosity and research
- An optional editable version of question slides
- An optional pdf version of question slides
- Answer key
NOTE: The podcast’s audio is not included; however, I supply you with several links to access it.
WHICH SKILLS ARE COVERED?
Students will practice:
- listening comprehension skills
- inferencing skills
- using digital media
- writing using textual evidence
- writing for a specific task, purpose, and audience
HOW LONG WILL THIS LESSON TAKE?
Part 1: Podcast and Self-Checking Mystery Picture: about 35-40 minutes
Part 2: Writing: This will take another 15-20 minutes or can be a bit longer if you review the answers and have students share the creative writing part.
Bonus Writing Extension: This part enables students to continue learning, and can take 5-10 minutes.
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❤️ WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS PODCAST ACTIVITY❤️
♡ It’s Easy to Use!
All you have to do is assign the tasks you want students to do. Everything is self-directed! Students will learn while working independently. It’s a great activity to leave with a sub!
♡ It Provides Valuable Skill Practice
Students must learn to listen actively, recall information, make inferences, and provide evidence. This resource provides that valuable practice in a unique and imaginative way.
♡ It’s Fun and Engaging!
The podcast is engaging and perfectly appropriate for middle school. Students will love learning about the history of popular toys and games, and they’ll love trying to uncover the self-checking mystery picture! They’ll also have a blast with the fun creative writing task!
Thanks for checking out Listen, Learn, Write: Toys and Games! Be sure to look at the preview to see everything that’s included!
Wishing you the best!
Darlene Anne
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