1. Television Sports Commentary

2. What is the difference between: Newspaper sports reports? Radio sports commentary? Television sports commentary?

3. Watch this clip of archive footage of a Gloucester rugby match with commentary (Play Clip 8.5b). From this clip what would you say are the features for a T.V. commentary?

4. Task You are going to watch another clip that has the commentary missing. Watch carefully and note down any key actions as you will be writing the commentary that goes with it. Use the player sheet to help you with names. You will have the chance to watch the clip more than once.

5. Watch this clip of archive footage of a Gloucester rugby match without commentary (Play either Clip 8.5c or Clip 8.5d).

6. Commentator’s Voice What features does the voice of a commentator have to have? Now practise reading your commentary in a clear and engaging voice. You can work with a partner.

7. Plenary Let’s hear some examples in sync with the video clip. Others should comment on what they liked about the commentary and/or what could be improved.