Lesson
3Parts of a Radio Script
This lesson was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the terms used in radio broadcasting.
What I Know
Directions: Choose the letter of the best answer. Write the chosen letter on a
separate sheet of paper.
- It is used between the news and commercial breaks.
c. Teaser c. Spiel
d. Bumper d. Station ID - This refers to the written material, which indicates the verbal and
non-verbal action that has to go in a radio program.
a. Plug c. News reports
b. Program plan d. Script - It is used to stimulate curiosity so that listeners will stay tune in
to hear what it the news all about.
a. Teaser c. Commercial
b. Billboard d. Infomercial
c. - It is a message you broadcast at the end of the episode or item.
a. Intro c. Extro
b. Airtime d. Slug - A short account of the news.
a. News peg c. News report
b. News bit d. News flash