The graphic organizers do double duty: they scaffold students through production, and they give you the evidence you need to grade fast and fairly.
Force Copy
Force copy is a bit of Google magic that allows a user to immediately create a copy of any Google resource and bring it into their G Suite. Here, it’s a google doc. When you click on the prompt in the platform, it will ask if you want to make a copy. If you’re the only one using our platform, you can share the url for the copy page with the students and they will be able to make their own copies. Refer to the Force Copy Links Overview section of the Teacher Resources for a complete list. If students have access to the classroom login, they can just make a copy themselves by clicking on the prompt.
How students use them
The organizer scaffolds the podcasting process from start to finish. They will use it to define audience and intent, draft the script or outline, plan roles and recording logistics, log edits, and reflect at the end. Of all the elements in these YPG Podcasting Resources, students should spend the most time with the graphic organizers.
How you use them to grade
The organizers are built so you don't have to listen to full episodes:
Key Moments (Phase 4) act as bookmarks — timestamps to the intro, segments, and outro so you can jump straight to what you're assessing.
Recording Notes + Edit Log are your evidence trail — they show the decisions a student made in recording and post, which is exactly what the rubric asks you to judge. Most episodes can be assessed in 3–5 minutes this way.
Script / Outline Template
Lives inside the Planning & Writing phase. Interview and Chat formats often work better from an outline (talking points) than a full script; Narrative usually wants a fuller script. Let the format drive the choice.