Drama · Talking · Listening
Sayings radio show
Make a short radio advice show: a caller shares a problem and the host offers a saying and some kind advice.
- 45 minutes
- Small group
- Ages 9–12, Ages 12+
- Classroom
- Printable: scenario cards
What to do
- Read the sayings and meanings at the top of the sheet together.
- Make groups of three or four. Choose roles: a host, one or two callers, and a producer who keeps time.
- Each group picks two caller cards. The callers play the person on the card, or a friend phoning for them.
- Plan each call: the caller explains the problem, the host listens, asks one question, then offers a saying and some kind advice.
- Add an opening line and a sign-off for the show. Practise for fifteen minutes.
- Perform the show to the class. If you want to record it, ask everyone in the group first.
- The listening groups say which saying they would have chosen for each caller.
Questions to talk about
- What makes a good listener on an advice show?
- Did any caller need more than a saying? What else helped?
- Which saying was most useful across different problems?
You will need
- The printed scenario sheet, with the caller cards cut out
- A device to record, only if everyone in the group agrees
Make it fit
Simpler: Do one call only, with an adult as host.
More of a stretch: Add a second host who disagrees and offers a different saying, and let the caller choose.
Sayings used
Printables
The instructions card is for the adult running the activity; the worksheet is for the children. Prints on A4 or US Letter at 100% / actual size; colour is optional.
The scenario cards
Sayings radio show
You are the host. Listen to the caller. Which saying would you share, and what advice goes with it?
- AIs fearr uaigneas maith ná droch-chuideachtaBetter good solitude than bad company.
- BNí buan cogadh na gcaradA quarrel between friends does not last.
- CNíl bua gan duaThere is no success without effort.
- DBeidh lá eile ag an bPaorachThere will come another day; there will be another chance.
- EMol an óige agus tiocfaidh síPraise the young and they will flourish.
Cut out the situation cards. There can be more than one good answer: the reason is the point.
The instructions card
How to run it · Drama · Talking · Listening
Sayings radio show
Make a short radio advice show: a caller shares a problem and the host offers a saying and some kind advice.
45 minutesSmall groupAges 9–12, Ages 12+
What to do
- Read the sayings and meanings at the top of the sheet together.
- Make groups of three or four. Choose roles: a host, one or two callers, and a producer who keeps time.
- Each group picks two caller cards. The callers play the person on the card, or a friend phoning for them.
- Plan each call: the caller explains the problem, the host listens, asks one question, then offers a saying and some kind advice.
- Add an opening line and a sign-off for the show. Practise for fifteen minutes.
- Perform the show to the class. If you want to record it, ask everyone in the group first.
- The listening groups say which saying they would have chosen for each caller.
You will need
- The printed scenario sheet, with the caller cards cut out
- A device to record, only if everyone in the group agrees
Talk about
- What makes a good listener on an advice show?
- Did any caller need more than a saying? What else helped?
- Which saying was most useful across different problems?
Make it fit
Simpler: Do one call only, with an adult as host.
Stretch: Add a second host who disagrees and offers a different saying, and let the caller choose.
Goes with the printable scenario cards.