Radio: An Illustrated Guide
This American Life
This American Life is a radio program aired on National Public Radio. The subject of the program varies but in general there is an attempt to tell stories about the American experience.
1. Listen to/Read the Graphic Novel, "Radio: An Illustrated Guide" in class. Respond to the questions on this handout.
2. Listen to an episode of This American Life and then write a response to what you've heard. Follow this format:
Paragraph 1: Summarize the topic of the program you listened to.
Paragraph 2: React to the program's content personally. Were you reminded of anything from your own life/experiences? Did you enjoy the program or not? Explain.
Paragraph 3: React to the program's style of presentation. Was it enjoyable? Was it easy to follow? How was the pace (speed) of the story? How was the story
enhanced by additional sound?
Paragraph 4: What lesson(s) about interviewing can you take from the program?
Paragraph 1: Summarize the topic of the program you listened to.
Paragraph 2: React to the program's content personally. Were you reminded of anything from your own life/experiences? Did you enjoy the program or not? Explain.
Paragraph 3: React to the program's style of presentation. Was it enjoyable? Was it easy to follow? How was the pace (speed) of the story? How was the story
enhanced by additional sound?
Paragraph 4: What lesson(s) about interviewing can you take from the program?