Wora Hemi Laef 2008 - Wan Smolbag Theatre

13. Radio Spot I - The Need for Clean WaterA radio spot is about a minute long and carries a short sharp message that peoplecan remember. It is like an advertisement.a. Choosing a TopicIn small groups of about four or five, write and perform a radio spot to make youraudience aware that they need clean water. Here are some of the messages youneed to put in your spot and some ideas to help.• Lack of clean water causes many kinds of sicknesses, like diarrhoea andvomiting. Young children are more at risk, because they are not as strong asadults.• Washing hands after going to the toilet can reduce sickness.• People should drink plenty of water everyday as it helps clean out your body.b. Planning your Radio Spot• Can you put the sound of running water in the spot? You could use a bucket ofwater and a cup to pour the water, to make the sound effect.• You can use a short drama or a chorus in the spots. A chorus looks like a poem.Each line of the chorus is spoken by a different actor. You may want all theactors to say one of the lines together, to give the line more emphasis. A chorusis used in the radio spot below.Wan Smolbag Theatre actors record a radio spot in a studio.16 Wora Hemi Laef - A Work Book