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Author's Chair Celebration

Revising and Publishing Our Stories

Day 30of 180
Week 6of 36
30Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

1

Practice presenting personal narratives clearly and confidently

2

Learn to listen respectfully to peers' presentations

3

Demonstrate understanding of storytelling skills

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 15:1

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.”

— Proverbs 15:1 (WEB)

Demonstrates the importance of kind and respectful communication during presentations

📦 Materials Needed

  • Published narrative stories
  • Author's Chair (special chair)
  • Listening feedback sheets
  • Pencils
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and explain the Author's Chair presentation day. Review expectations for respectful listening and kind feedback.

💭 Review Question: What makes a good listener?
2Teaching (10 min)

Demonstrate how to sit in the Author's Chair, read narrative clearly, and maintain good posture and eye contact.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Speak clearly and at a good volume
  • Look at your audience
  • Read with expression
  • Be proud of your writing
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • How can we show respect to our classmates when they're presenting?
  • What makes a story interesting to listen to?
3Activity: Author's Chair Presentations (10 min)
presentation

Students take turns sitting in the special Author's Chair to read their published narratives to the class.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in the Author's Chair
  2. Read your narrative clearly
  3. Classmates listen respectfully
  4. Offer kind, specific compliments after each presentation
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher assists students who feel nervous

Challenge: Students provide constructive feedback using prepared sheets

4Closing (5 min)

Celebrate everyone's hard work and writing achievements

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you enjoy about hearing others' stories?
  • What did you learn about being a good listener?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear God, thank you for giving us the ability to share our stories and listen to one another with kindness and respect.

Coming up: Next week, we'll explore new writing adventures!

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 15:1

“A gentle answer turns away wrath, but harsh words stir up anger.”

— Proverbs 15:1 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to represent gentle and harsh words

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Students have been working on narrative writing and are now sharing their published stories

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage your child to practice reading their story at home
  • Discuss the importance of respectful listening
  • Celebrate their writing achievements
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children may feel nervous about public speaking

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence in presenting, ability to listen respectfully

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record presentations to share with family
  • Create a class book of published narratives
  • Write thank you notes to classmates for their listening

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