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Programs

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Learning goals (student-friendly)

  • Plan, draft, and record a short informational script.

  • Use clear speaking and pacing to report on a topic.

  • Use a text-to-speech tool (ElevenLabs) responsibly and safely.

  • Give and receive feedback to improve clarity and expression.

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Standards alignment

  • CCSS ELA—Speaking & Listening:

  • CCSS ELA—Writing:

  • California Arts – Media Arts (Grade 4):

  • California K–12 Computer Science (Grades 3–5):

    • 3–5.CS.2: Demonstrate how hardware & software work together to accomplish tasks (e.g., input text → software renders audio → headphones/speakers output). California Department of Education

  • ISTE Standards for Students:

    • 1.2 Digital Citizen (responsible use) & 1.6 Creative Communicator (choose appropriate platforms/formats). ISTE+2ISTE+2

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Materials & tech

  • Devices with internet and headphones

  • A shared class Google Doc or paper planning sheets

  • ElevenLabs account (teacher account recommended for classroom control)

  • Optional: simple audio editor (e.g., Chrome Music Lab’s Song Maker for intro tones)

  • Quiet recording corner or rule: “mics down, mouths closed” for noise control

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Safety & ethics mini-lesson (5–10 min)

  • Explain that we will only use built-in/stock voices or a student’s own voice—never clone someone else’s without clear permission. ElevenLabs requires rights/permission for voice uploads and has a Prohibited Use Policy; cloning without consent is not allowed. ElevenLabs+3ElevenLabs+3ElevenLabs+3

  • Quick discuss: Why might voice-cloning be risky in the real world? (misinformation; privacy). 

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Workflow (student steps)

Day 1 — Plan & Draft (45–60 min)

  1. Choose a topic your class is already studying (examples: state regions, animal adaptations, energy sources).

  2. Research refresher (10 min): gather 3 facts and 1 example from notes/textbook.

  3. Draft a 90–120-second script (~150–200 words):

    • Hook (1–2 sentences), 3 key facts with examples, closing “big idea.”

    • Highlight tricky words for pronunciation.
      (Meets W.4.4 for clear, organized writing.) California Department of Education

  4. Peer feedback (SL.4.1): swap scripts, give two “Glow & Grow” notes (clarity, details, pacing). 

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Day 2 — Produce Audio (45–60 min)

  1. Teacher models ElevenLabs: paste text → select Stock Educational/General voice → preview → export MP3. (TTS supports many languages/accents—great for multilingual classrooms.) ElevenLabs+1

  2. Students generate audio:

    • Use stock voice or read with their own voice (no cloning of others).

    • Check pacing and clarity (meets SL.4.4). 

  3. Optional polish: add a short, royalty-free intro tone or a “this is my report about…”

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Day 3 — Share & Reflect (30–45 min)

  1. Gallery walk: post QR codes or links; students listen to 3 peers and leave a kind, specific comment. (SL.4.1 collaboration.) Common Core State Standards Initiative

  2. Reflection (exit ticket): “What helped your audience understand? What would you improve next time?”

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Teacher tips (setup & management)

  • Account control: Use your teacher ElevenLabs account and have students work in pairs at your station or a few supervised devices. (Safer and easier to monitor.)

  • Script length: Aim for 150–200 words so TTS doesn’t rush and files stay short.

  • Pronunciation: Show how to tweak words (e.g., adding syllable breaks) before exporting.

  • Noise: Rotate groups; others do peer-review or vocabulary tasks while they wait.

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Differentiation

  • Accessibility/MLLs: TTS supports multiple languages/accents; provide translations or bilingual versions of the script as needed. The Verge

  • Scaffolded outlines: Offer sentence frames (“First…, Next…, Finally…”) and a word bank.

  • Challenge: Students add a short sign-off and one cited source at the end of their audio.

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Assessment (quick rubric, 12 pts)

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