Audio Essay
Grade 7
Dr. Amrita Bandopadhyay
What is an audio essay?
▪ An audio essay is an essay created to be heard as a voice recording
rather than read silently as text.
▪ The audio essay uses many of the similar steps as a written essay, but
applies principles of audio composition, such as strategic use of sound
effects.
▪ An audio essay allows the use of more expressive and natural language.
It uses a conversational style and vivid images for effect.
Objective
▪ To better understand and articulate ideas about a
chosen theme or subject.
▪ Make a good quality audio recording.
▪ Do basic audio editing, combining voice and music
tracks.
Structure of an Audio Essay
▪ Introduction with a statement of intent. Include an overview with
a clear statement about what will be the topic and argument.
▪ Demonstrate your point of view about the topic with instances
and examples as evidence.
▪ Use topic sentences and transitions to signal continuity
between ideas.
▪ Use shorter sentences that are coherent.
▪ Conclude with a closing statement about your ideas and
argument.
Your turn…
▪ Choose any one of the following topics:
▪ Value of Communication
▪ Role of Friendship
▪ Effects of Good Health
▪ Value of Positive Entertainment
▪ On your chosen topic, create an audio essay transcript for an audio essay of
four minutes. Give a title to your essay.
▪ Next, record your audio essay. Replay it to yourself to assess if further
revisions need to be made to your transcript.
▪ After revisions, record again to upload and share.
Writing Tips for an Audio Essay Transcript
• Clear structure: Use a clear identifiable structure with topic sentences, transitions and
a statement of intent.
• Develop the essay in a logical and coherent way.
• Divide into three parts: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion
• Begin with some common ground: Begin with some idea or fact or anecdote that the
audience is already familiar with.
• Vivid details: Create an image in the listener's mind with vivid details.
• Sound effects: Use sound effects, like background music or ambient sounds, to
establish mood or tone, or signal a transition to another idea.
• Dramatize: Demonstrate the essay through voice modulation and vocal expressions.
Writing Tips
Clear Structure Sound Effects Dramatize
Coherence Vivid Details
3 parts:
Common
Introduction,
Ground/Ideas
Body, Conclusion
Example Audio Essays
▪ The Triumph of Kindness: https://thisibelieve.org/essay/83477/
▪ The Real Me: https://thisibelieve.org/essay/149246/
▪ The Power of Hello: https://thisibelieve.org/essay/48202/
Questions?
Thank you!
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