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Teaching Through Writing

Polishing Informative Writing

Day 55of 180
Week 11of 36
35Minutes
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🎯 What You'll Learn

Learning Objectives

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Practice presenting informative writing to an audience

2

Develop clear oral communication skills

3

Share knowledge gained from research

4

Build confidence in public speaking

📖 Scripture Connection

Proverbs 15:2

“The tongue of the wise spreads knowledge, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.”

— Proverbs 15:2 (WEB)

Demonstrates the importance of sharing knowledge wisely and clearly

📦 Materials Needed

  • Informative writing drafts
  • Presentation note cards
  • Visual aids or props
  • Timer
  • Poster board
📚 Step-by-Step

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a circle and explain today's goal of sharing their informative writing with classmates. Remind students about good presentation skills: speaking clearly, making eye contact, and standing confidently.

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

Review presentation guidelines: speak slowly, use a clear voice, make eye contact, and share interesting facts from research.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Use note cards to stay organized
  • Speak loud enough for everyone to hear
  • Share 3-5 key facts about your topic
  • Use enthusiasm when presenting
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What might make someone nervous about presenting?
  • How can we support our classmates during presentations?
  • Why is sharing knowledge important?
3Activity: Knowledge Sharing Presentations (15 min)
presentation

Students will take turns presenting their informative writing to the class, using note cards and optional visual aids.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Each student has 3-5 minutes to present
  2. Use note cards to stay on track
  3. Share key facts about research topic
  4. Speak clearly and confidently
  5. Answer 1-2 questions after presentation
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Allow students to present with a partner

Challenge: Require students to create a visual display with their presentation

4Closing (5 min)

Celebrate student presentations and provide gentle, constructive feedback.

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn from your classmates' presentations?
  • What was challenging about presenting?
  • How can we encourage each other?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for giving us the ability to learn and share knowledge. Help us use our words to encourage and teach others.

Coming up: Next week, we'll explore more ways to share information through writing and speaking.

💎 Memory Verse

Proverbs 15:2

“The tongue of the wise spreads knowledge, but the mouth of fools pours out foolishness.”

— Proverbs 15:2 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Create hand motions to represent spreading knowledge

👨‍👩‍👧 For Parents

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Students are developing public speaking skills and learning to share research confidently.

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Practice presentations at home
  • Encourage positive body language
  • Help child develop note cards
  • Celebrate their efforts
🤔 Common Struggles:

Fear of speaking in front of others, losing track of information

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Clear speech, engagement with audience, ability to share key facts

🚀 Want More?

Extension Activities

  • Record presentations to review later
  • Create a class book of research topics
  • Invite another class to watch presentations

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