SHOW WORLD
Teacher & Scout Leader Packet
A free packet for classrooms and clubs: a lesson on making your own video show, activity sheets and a group talk-show project plan.
Lesson: Make Your Own Talk Show (45–60 minutes)
Goals: plan a short show, practice speaking to an audience, work as a team, and learn basic camera words.
Warm-up (10 min)
- Watch a short clip from the 24/7 channel.
- Ask: who is on camera? Who is not on camera but still helping?
Jobs (5 min)
| Job | What they do |
|---|---|
| Host | Welcomes the audience and asks questions |
| Guest | Answers questions or shows a talent |
| Camera | Keeps people in the frame |
| Cue cards | Holds signs like APPLAUSE and 1 MINUTE |
| Band / Sound | Plays the theme and sound effects |
| Set crew | Builds the desk and backdrop from cardboard |
Plan (15 min)
Each group fills in the rundown sheet below.
Showtime (15–20 min)
Each group performs a 3-minute show. The audience claps when the APPLAUSE card goes up.
Wrap-up (5 min)
What went well? What would you change next time?
Activity Sheet: Our Show Rundown
Show name: ____________________________
Host: ______________ Guest: ______________
- Opening line: ________________________________
- Segment 1: _________________________________
- Segment 2: _________________________________
- Big finish: ________________________________
Sound effect we will use: ______________
Activity Sheet: Design Your Set
Draw your desk, your backdrop and where the audience sits.
Group Project Plan (2–4 weeks)
- Week 1: pick jobs, write the show name, build cardboard props
- Week 2: write two segments and practice
- Week 3: film it (a phone or tablet is fine) with adult help
- Week 4: watch it together and hold your own awards night
Safety and privacy: keep filming at school or home, get permission before sharing any video, and never post students’ names online.