Environmental Charter School 2nd Grade Persuasive Writing Project: Section 2C (Mrs. Shupak & Ms. Catello)
Between March 7th and March 20th, SLB worked with 72 second graders at The Environmental Charter School at Frick Park as we used the tools of radio broadcasting to sharpen self-expression and persuasive writing. This page contains work written and recorded by Section 2C. Additional pages contain work for Sections 2A and 2B. Special thanks to Shannon Shupak, Carly Catello, Amy Lassiter, Diane Karichko, Joseph Burke and Nikole Sheaffer (Environmental Charter School) and Matt Luskey (Western Pa. Writing Project).
Day 1. Mini-Autobiographies
After learning about the proper use of microphones, students learned about digital recording and more about each other by writing and recording a short autobiography.
Adam
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Adam.mp3]
Adela
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Adela.mp3]
Alexey
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Alexey.mp3]
Angela
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Angela.mp3]
Aries
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Aries.mp3]
Augustine
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Augustine.mp3]
Brisa
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Brisa.mp3]
Cassidy
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Cassidy.mp3]
Chase
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Chase.mp3]
Elise
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Elise.mp3]
Francesco
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Francesco.mp3]
Gabe
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Gabe.mp3]
Jacy
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Jacy.mp3]
Johanna
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Johanna.mp3]
Keonha
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Keonha.mp3]
Marley.mp3
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Marley.mp3]
Miles
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Miles.mp3]
Milo
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Milo.mp3]
Ninaad
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Ninaad.mp3]
Otto
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Otto.mp3]
Rakiyah
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Rakiyah.mp3]
Sam
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Sam.mp3]
Ziggy
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-07 Mini-Autobiographies – Day 1/Ziggy.mp3]
Day 2.Friendship Commercials
Building upon the writing and speaking skills acquired in Day 1, each student wrote and recorded a commercial advertising why he or she would be a good friend using the OREO writing method — Opinion, Reason, Example/Explanation, Opinion.
Adam
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Adam.mp3]
Adela
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Adela.mp3]
Alexey
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Alexey.mp3]
Angela
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Angela.mp3]
Aries
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Aries.mp3]
Augustine
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Augustine.mp3]
Brisa
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Brisa.mp3]
Cassidy
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Cassidy.mp3]
Chase
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Chase.mp3]
Elise
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Elise.mp3]
Ena
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Ena+.mp3]
Francesco
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Francesco.mp3]
Gabe
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Gabe.mp3]
Jacy
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Jacy+.mp3]
Johanna
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Johanna+.mp3]
Keonha
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Keonha.mp3]
Marley
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Marley+.mp3]
Miles
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Miles.mp3]
Milo
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Milo+.mp3]
Ninaad
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Ninaad+.mp3]
Otto
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Otto.mp3]
Rakiyah
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Rakiyah+.mp3]
Sam
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Sam.mp3]
Ziggy
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-08 Friendship Commercials – Day 2/Ziggy.mp3]
Day 3. Town Hall Meeting Summary
Based on the persuasive writing skills developed on Day 2, students broadened their focus from themselves to the world in preparation for writing a powerful public service announcement encouraging adults to adopt more responsible environmental behavior. We began with a town hall meeting to identify behaviors to encourage.
Town Hall Meeting Summary
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-11 Town Hall Meeting Summary – Day 3/VoxPop_ShupakCatello.mp3]
Days 4 and 5. Persuasive Editorials
Each student selected a behavior or issue generated during the Town Hall meeting, after which they wrote and recorded a PSA designed to persuade adults to change their behavior toward the environment.
Adam
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Adam_PSA_edit.mp3]
Adela
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Adela_PSA_edit.mp3]
Alexey
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Alexey_PSA_edit.mp3]
Angela
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Angela_PSA_edit.mp3]
Aries
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Aries_PSA_edit.mp3]
Augustine
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Augustine_PSA_edit.mp3]
Cassidy
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Cassidy_PSA_edit.mp3]
Chase
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Chase_PSA_edit.mp3]
Elise
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Elise_PSA_edit.mp3]
Ena
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Ena_PSA_edit.mp3]
Gabe
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Gabe_PSA_edit.mp3]
Jacy
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Jacy_PSA_edit.mp3]
Johanna
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Johanna_PSA_edit.mp3]
Keonha
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Keonha_PSA_edit.mp3]
Marley
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Marley_PSA_edit.mp3]
Miles
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Miles_PSA_edit.mp3]
Milo
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Milo_PSA_edit.mp3]
Ninaad
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Ninaad_PSA_edit.mp3]
Otto
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Otto_PSA_Edit.mp3]
Rakiyah
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Rakiyah_PSA_Edit.mp3]
Sam
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Sam_PSA_Edit.mp3]
Sonny
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Sonny_PSA_Edit.mp3]
Ziggy
[audio:http://archived.slbradio.org/mp3/pghyouthradiocorps/schools/ECS/2C – Mrs Shupak Ms Catello/2013-03-18 Persuasive Editorials – Days 4 and 5/Ziggy_PSA_Edit.mp3]
Sam’s remarks and the understanding of the environment were exceptional ! For a second grade student i was completely blown away by the clear and intelligent speaking of such a young man. Very impressive…his parents i am sure are very proud!
These are all so great! The friendship commercials are wonderful. From telling jokes to sharing to playing games together, I think that each of these second graders would make a great friend.
The persuasive editorials are moving. These students have big issues on their minds and the research needed to move us adults to action.
Thank you SLB Radio, Mrs. Shupak, and Ms. Catello for all of your work on this project!