“This I Believe” Essay and Podcast

This project is based on the Public Radio Network series, This I Believe, which broadcasts the voices of Americans reading short essays about their philosophies of life, sharing insights about individual values and convictions. Using the materials provided by This I Believe, Inc., this unit has been designed to motivate students to write for an authentic purpose to a world-wide audience. Following, are some of the packets and information tools we are using for the project.

 

Essay Packet (With Rubric and Guidelines)

 

Podcast Instructions

 

Podcast Rubric

 

Media Release

 

For extra credit, submit your essay to the National Public Radio Network:

www.npr.org/thisibelieve/agree.html

 

For more information, and to hear  NPR published essays, click on the following link:

www.thisibelieve.org