Sports+Commentary

In this unit we will:

 * ==Read and listen to examples of sports commentary from around the world==
 * ==Explore what makes for good sports commentary==
 * ==Work in pairs to write and present our own sports commentary over a piece of sporting footage.==

Youtube Clip of some hilarious Sports commentary to start us off......
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And what would happen if you took 'sedate' sports and added an energetic commentary??
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= Sports Commentary Analysis =



Wikipedia is a good place to start with our analysis of Sports Commentary - click the picture above to go the to article.


 * Let's Read this article: Sports Commentary**

==Different sports require a different type of commentary. From the following list of sports write down words that would best describe how the commentary for that sport should be eg AFL - energetic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable of the players and tactics etc.==
 * 1) ==AFL==
 * 2) ==Cricket==
 * 3) ==Snooker==
 * 4) ==Horse Racing==
 * 5) ==BMX racing==
 * 6) ==Tennis==
 * 7) ==Basketball==
 * 8) ==Darts==
 * 9) ==Tour de France - road cycling==
 * 10) ==Olympic 100 metre running==
 * 11) ==Olympic Synchronised swimming.==

Now let's look at the differences between the two main media of sports commentary

 * 1) ==Radio==
 * 2) ==Television (free to air and Pay)==

=RADIO=

Here's a nice powerpoint to get us thinking about the unique nature of radio sports broadcasts.