Six Minutes Podcast Unit Bundle
Looking for an engaging, low-prep way to boost listening comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills in your middle school ELA classroom? This Six Minutes Podcast Unit Bundle is the ultimate resource for middle school English teachers who want meaningful, content that students love.
Perfect for ELA warm-ups, bell ringers, homework, or sub plans, this bundle is designed to work with every episode of the hit audio drama, Six Minutes. Whether you’re teaching in person, online, or in a hybrid setting, this resource is fully adaptable to meet your needs.
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What’s Included:
- 205 Quizzes (Google Forms™ + Printable PDFs)
- 205 Journal Prompts (Digital + Printable PDFs)
- Podcast Choice Board Summative Task (8 Differentiated Options)
- Original Non-Fiction Article (Regular & Modified Versions + MP3 Audio Files)
- Comprehension Questions + Answer Keys
- Print & Digital Formats for maximum flexibility
- Built-in Differentiation and student choice for engagement at every level
Perfect For:
- Middle School ELA (Grades 6–8)
- Daily bell ringers or warm-ups
- Homework and listening logs
- Sub plans and independent work
- Podcast-themed ELA units
Key Features:
✔ Aligned to Every Episode: Assess understanding and build accountability with 205 auto-graded quizzes – one for each podcast episode. Available in Google Forms™ and PDF for easy integration.
✔ Daily Writing Practice: Encourage reflection and analysis with 205 engaging journal prompts that connect directly to the podcast. Ideal for morning work, exit tickets, or writing stations.
✔ Choice Board Summative Task: Empower student voice with an 8-option choice board (Reading, Writing, Speaking, Media).
✔ Cross-Curricular Connections: Use the included non-fiction article about podcasts to build background knowledge and develop informational reading skills. Comes with two reading levels, audio versions, and comprehension questions.
Why Teachers Love It:
- Minimal prep — ready to use in digital or print formats
- Engaging, real-world content that grabs middle schoolers’ attention
- Versatile for warm-ups, homework, listening stations, or ELA centers
- Easily trackable through Google Forms™ or printable versions
- Supports listening comprehension, critical thinking, and writing fluency
Teacher Feedback
- “My students love 6 minutes and these comprehension questions were an easy assignment to do. It really helped me know who was actively listening and focused based on how they answered the questions.”
- “This podcast is perfect for grade 7 listeners. They love completing the ‘comprehension’ and ‘journal’ questions after. So quick, easy and relatable!”
- “Excellent addition to the podcast. Loved and used them all!”
Bring the power of audio learning to your classroom with this all-in-one Six Minutes Podcast Unit Bundle – your students will be hooked, and you’ll love the ease and flexibility!
Do you want to try the first episode of this podcast for free? You can get it here.
