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Author's Chair Celebration

Celebrating Our Language Learning

Day 178of 180
Week 36of 36
25Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Share published writing with confidence

2

Practice public speaking skills

3

Listen respectfully to classmates' work

4

Celebrate learning achievements

Proverbs 15:23

A man has joy in giving an appropriate answer. How good is a timely word!

Proverbs 15:23 (WEB)

Celebrating how we can use words to encourage and share God's love

📦 Materials Needed

  • Published writing portfolios
  • Decorated chair or special presentation area
  • Celebration stickers
  • Applause cards
  • Pencils

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle. Explain today is a special celebration of their writing journey. Set expectations for respectful listening and kind encouragement.

💭 Review Question: What makes a good listener?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate how to sit in the Author's Chair and share writing. Model using a clear voice, looking at audience, and reading with expression.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Speak clearly
  • Hold your paper so others can see
  • Read with enthusiasm
  • Be proud of your work
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes storytelling fun?
  • How can we encourage our friends?
3Activity: Author's Chair Presentations (10 min)
hands-on

Each student takes turn sitting in special chair to share their published piece from the year. Classmates listen and offer positive observations.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in special chair
  2. Read your published writing
  3. Show any illustrations
  4. Classmates give encouragement
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps students read if needed

Challenge: Students can add dramatic reading techniques

4Closing (5 min)

Celebrate everyone's hard work with group applause and stickers.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite part about sharing today?
  • How did it feel to hear your friends' stories?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank You for giving us words to share Your love and tell amazing stories. Help us always use our words to encourage others. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll play fun language learning games!

Ephesians 4:29

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but only what is good for building others up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Ephesians 4:29 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Read verse and discuss how our words can lift others up

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Today celebrates students' writing growth and builds confidence in public speaking

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage positive comments
  • Help nervous children feel supported
  • Celebrate effort over perfection
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel shy about speaking in front of others

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence, clear speaking, respectful listening

Extension Activities

  • Record presentations for family memory book
  • Create a class anthology of published works
  • Draw pictures of favorite moments from classmates' stories

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