Write for the ear
Short sentences. Second person. Active voice. Contractions. Around 140 words per minute of narration.
- One idea per sentence
- Cut every sentence that starts with 'It is important to note'
- Read aloud, always
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Day 32 / 60Week 4 · Instructional Design ProcessLesson
Script writing
Learning goal
Write narration and on-screen text that sound human and reduce load.
Estimated time
25 minutes · self-paced
Warm-up
Read your last paragraph aloud. Did you run out of breath?
Main lesson
On-screen text is not the script
exampleScreen text carries keywords and steps; narration carries explanation and story.
Tone
Conversational style measurably improves learning (personalisation principle) — respectful, not chatty.
Examples from practice
- — 'Employees must ensure…' → 'Check the amount before you approve it.'
Interactive quiz
Reflection
Does your writing sound like a person or a policy?
Daily challenge
Rewrite a 200-word policy paragraph as 90 words of narration.
Portfolio task
Add the narration script to Project 4.
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