SDOTARLACCITY Q1 SPJEnglish9 Module2
SDOTARLACCITY Q1 SPJEnglish9 Module2
Special Program
in Journalism
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Tune In to Effective Radio Script
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Special Program in Journalism 9
Self-Learning Module
Quarter 1 – Module 2: Tune In to Effective Radio Script
First Edition, 2024
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Special Program
in Journalism
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Tune In to Effective Radio Script
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Introductory Message
Welcome to Journalism 9, Patrollers!
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is intended to mechanize the prescribed
contents of the Special Program in Journalism and the K to 12 curriculum
framework. This is anchored with the Division Flagship Program/Innovation on
Journalism titled Project PATROL: Providing Avenue of Truth, Relevance, and
Opportunities in Learning through Journalism.
With the careful consideration of the approaches in teaching journalism and
languages, each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you
step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.
Enjoy learning!
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What I Need to Know
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the art of evaluating samples of radio scripts that focus on the format and
content. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different learning
situations. The language used recognizes your diverse vocabulary level. The lessons
are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course but the order in which
you read them can be changed to correspond with the textbook or other materials
you are now using.
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What I Know
Before you start this module, take this pretest to find out what you already
know about the topic. Take a comfortable position. Relax and prepare yourself to
answer. Are you ready?
General Instructions: Use another sheet of paper or your notebook for ALL your
answers to ALL ACTIVITIES.
Observe carefully the details of the following radio station logos. List one
sentence you can notice from the pictures. Focus on the contents of their programs.
4. _________________ 5. _________________
How was it? Do you think you hit the right answers?
Check them using the Answer Key page or ask your
teacher to help you in checking your answers. If you
fared well, then, that’s good! But don’t be too confident
enough, you might learn new things from this module.
Are you ready?
Let’s begin.
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Lesson
Tune In to Effective Radio
2 Script
Radio script writing is th art of crafting engaging content for radio broadcasts. It
involves creating dialogue, sound effects, and music cues to deliver information,
entertainment, or a combination of both to listeners. A well-written radio script
captures attention, conveys messages effectively, and leaves a lasting impact on the
audience.
What’s In
Before we proceed, let’s have a review first of our previous lesson.
Taking reference from the lesson on Principles of Radio Broadcasting, read the
following scenarios and write TRUE if is exemplifies these principles and FALSE if it
is not.
_______________ 1. A radio journalist double-checks all sources and facts before airing
a news story to ensure its accuracy.
_______________ 2. During a radio broadcast, the host speaks in a relaxed and
conversational tone, using simple language.
_______________ 3. A script is edited to remove unnecessary details, focusing on
delivering the main points quickly.
_______________ 4. A radio broadcaster uses everyday language and includes
interactive dialogue to keep listeners engaged.
_______________ 5. The radio script is proofread and edited to avoid grammatical
errors and ensure the message is clear.
_______________ 6. A radio broadcaster immediately airs breaking news without fact
checking to be the first to report it.
_______________ 7. A radio news piece is filled with long pauses and redundant
phrases.
_______________ 8. A broadcaster includes multiple sources in a report without
verifying their credibility to save time.
_______________ 9. A radio script uses jargon and complex technical terms to sound
more professional.
_______________ 10. A radio broadcaster spends 15 minutes explaining a single news
item with intricate details and long sentences.
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What’s New
1. If you will be given a chance to create your own radio station, what would
be its name and tagline?
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2. What type of program would you want to be included in your radio
station?
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3. What are the preparations that you will do to start the segment of your
program? You may provide a sample outline or format.
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What’s It
Radio scripwriting is the framework for your story. It brings together the most
important elements, and helps your audience the significance of the points from the
news you will present (Ragasa 2020). In addition, it ensures technical accuracy of
information. The script ensures the continuity of the program as it maximizes the
airtime (Matela 2021).
Terms in Broadcasting
Pableo (2016) Ragasa (2020)
Sign On Sign Off Station ID
Official Introduction of Official statement to end Station Identification
the station and it is the day’s broadcast. which contains the call
played before the station sign and handle.
starts its broadcast.
It is required by the law.
Time Check Commercial Break Bumper
Live Announcement of the Time allotted in airing It tells the listener that
exact clock time. commercials and plugs. there is a break but news
are coming up.
Teaser Adlib Billboard
Stimulates curiosity so Speech that has not been It tells the listeners who
the listeners will stay tune scripted or rehearsed. sponsored the news or
into the news. infomercial.
Program Guide Live Credits Sound Effects
It shows the sequence of Live mention of It is an artificially created
the segments of the acknowledgment. or enhanced sound.
program.
Fade In Fade Out Establish
Bringing up the volume. Turning down the volume. To hold the music or
sound effect at a normal
level.
Dead Air Stingers Music Bed
Refers to a period of Music or sound effects Sounds that influences
unnecessary silence. used to stress a our moods and
statement. experiences.
Slug Infomercial News Headlines
A brief title or identifier It is a form of These are texts indicating
for the script, indicating advertisement which is the nature of the article or
the program or segment aimed to educate listeners news story.
name, date, and about a product or a
sometimes the writer's service.
name.
News Details Opening Spiel/Intro Closing Spiel/Extro
These are news A jingle or speeh It is a message you
information about introduction in a radio broadcast at the end of an
situations or events. program episode or program.
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Sample Radio Script (DSPC 2024)
SLUG
Opening Spiel /
Intro
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Station ID
Time Check
Headline 1
Headline 2
Headline 3
Headline 4
News Details 1
News Details 2
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Bumper
Infomercial
Billboard
News Details 3
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News Details 4
Closing Spiel /
Extro
Note: You may find that some of the mentioned terms are not included on the sample
script. The following terms inside the box are found on regular radio programs:
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9. Key repetitive statements help the listener get the message.
10. If necessary, end with a background on what happened before the present story
developed.
11. In sentence structure, keep the subject close together and use active rather
than the passive voice of verb.
1. National News
2. Local News
3. International News
4. Sports News
5. Showbiz News
6. Weather News
Key Takeaway:
Radio script writing is the art of crafting engaging content for radio
broadcasts. It involves creating dialogue, sound effects, and music cues to deliver
information, entertainment, or a combination of both to listeners. A well-written
radio script captures attention, conveys messages effectively, and leaves a lasting
impact on the audience.
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What’s More
Match column A with the correct answer on column B. Write only the letter of
your choice.
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What I Have Learned
Part I
Now that you are already familiar with the various parts of news script and
other significant things to remember in doing it, answer the following questions
briefly.
1. What are the important things you need to remember when writing a script
for radio?
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2. In writing a script, why is it necessary to follow the basic steps in doing it?
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3. Among the parts of a radio script, which do you find difficult to do? Why?
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Part II
Evaluating
radio script is…
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What I Can Do
-TIME CHECK-
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HEADLINE STINGER
ANCHOR 1: PHILIPPINES RAISES THE NUMBER OF
TROOPS STATIONED.
HEADLINE STINGER
ANCHOR 2: NU NAZARET SCHOOL’S COLLINS
AKOWE RECEIVES MVP TITLE.
MUSIC UP…FADE TO BED…
ANCHOR 1: TARLAC CONDUCT THIS YEAR’S DIVISION
SCHOOLS PRESS CONFERENCE. HERE’S
CAMILA CECILION FOR THE DETAILS.
LASER
NEWS PRESENTER 1: ON FEBRARY 23, VARIOUS PRIVATE OR
PUBLIC
SCHOOLS IN TARLAC CITY HAVE
GATHERED TO
SCHOOLS IN TARLAC HAVE GATHERED TO COMPETE IN THE DIVISION
SCHOOL’S PRESS CONFERENCE, AT
TARLAC MONTESORI SCHOOL. THOSE
WHO WILL WIN WILL PROCEED TO
COMPETE FOR THE REGIONAL SCHOOLS
PRESS CONFERENCE (RCPC). THIS HAS
BEE CAMILA CECILIO, REPORTING FOR
PEOPLE.
MUSIC UP… FADE UNDER…
ANCHOR 2: HURRICANE EXPERT DEBATED ON
ADDING ANOTHER CATEGORY ON THE
CURRENT WIND SCALE SYSTEM. HERE’S
CLAUD XAVIER FOR MORE DETAILS.
NEWS PRESENTER 2: HURRICANE EXPERTS AND RESEARCHES ARE
CURRENTLY INTRODUCING THE CATEGORY
6 ON THE SAFFIR-SIMPSON WIND SCALE
SYSTEM, DUE TO THE CHANCES OF
STRONGR STORMS FROM THE WARMING OF
OCEN WATERS. ALTHOUGH, EXPERTS ARE
STILL DEBATING OVER THIS, IT HAS BEEN
SAID THAT THE WIND SCALE SYSTEM IS
STILL FAR FROM PERFECT. THIS HAS BEEN
CLAUD XAVIER, REPORTING OVERSEES.
MUSIC UP… FADE TO BED…
ANCHOR 2: PHILIPPINE TO BOST MILITARY PRESENCE
IN ISLANDS FACING TAIWAN. FOR MORE
DETAILS, HERE’S RAFAELA FLORYN.
NEWS PRESENTER 3: THE PHILIPPINES’ DEFENSE CHIEF HAS
ORDERED THE MILITARY TO INCREASE
THE NUMBER OF ARMED FORCES,
STATIONED AT THE NORTHERNMOST
ISLANDS NEAR TAIWAN TO FORTIFY
MANILA’S TERRITORIAL DEFENSE
CAPABILITIES. DEFENSE SECRETARY
GILBERTO TEODORO, ALSO CALLED FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT OF MORE
STRUCTURES ON THE REMOTE ISLANDS
OF BATANES. THIS HAS BEEN RAFAELA
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FLORYN, REPORTING FOR THE NATION.
NEWS MUSIC FADE OUT
SPORTS MUSIC UP… FADE UP…
ANCHOR 1: COLLINS AKOWE EARNED THE MVP
TITLE AT YESTERDAY’S UAAP JUNIORS
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT. HERE’S
BEATRIX FRANCO FOR THE SPORTS
UPDATE.
NEWS PRESENTER 4: COLLINS AKOWE, A 6-FEET-10 CAMEROONIAN
BIG MAN, WHO IS SAID TO BE THE FIRST
FOREIGN STUDENT-ATHLETE TO WIN THE
TOP INDIVIDUAL AWARD IN THE HIGH
SCHOOL CATEGORY. AKOWE WAS NAMED
THE MVP OF THE UAAP JUNIORS
BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT BY TALLYING
96.714 STATISTICAL POINTS, AFTER
AVERAGES 17.14 POINTS, 21.07 REBOUNDS,
2.21 BLOCKS, AND 1.64 ASSISTS IN EACH
GAME DURING THE ELIMINATION ROUND
ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, AT THE FILOIL
CENTRE. THIS HAS BEEN BEATRIX FRANCO,
FOR SPORTS MANIA.
MUSIC UP… FADE TO BED…
-CLOSING SPIEL-
ANCHOR 2:AND THAT HAS BEEN ANOTHER FIVE-MINUTE
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Assessment
Test I
Read each item statement carefully. Write True if the statement is correct
and False if it is not.
__________ 3. Ending the script with a background on what happened before the
present story developed in necessary.
__________ 5. One of the rules in writing a script is to write in ALL CAPS however,
not all radio script writers are using ALL CAPS.
__________ 6. Evaluating the pace and flow of a radio script is part of assessing its
format.
__________ 8. Sound effects and music cues are irrelevant in radio scripts, as they
are added later during production.
__________ 9. The ideal length of a radio script depends on the specific format and
time slot of the program.
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References
Firstparker. Radio Maria Tarlac DZRM-FM 99.7 MHz. 2018. JPG. amfmph.com,
https://www.amfmph.com/category/tarlac
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Pableo, Cheldy E. 2016. “Common Broadcasting Terms in Radio and TV”.
Slideshare. November 12. https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/common-
broadcasting-terms-in-radio-tv/68782540 (Accessed July 19, 2024)
Ragasa, Ellen Jane C. 2020. Terms Used in Radio Broadcast. Isabela: Department of
Education – Schools Division of Cauayan
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