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Presenting Our Best Work

Review and Celebrate

Day 170of 180
Week 34of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Share writing pieces clearly and confidently

2

Practice public speaking skills

3

Demonstrate learning from the entire year

Proverbs 15:23

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

Proverbs 15:23 (WEB)

Encourages children to speak with confidence and share their thoughts

📦 Materials Needed

  • Portfolio of writing pieces
  • Poster board or display paper
  • Crayons or markers
  • Stickers for encouragement

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather children in a circle. Explain that today they will share their favorite writing from the year.

💭 Review Question: What is something special you learned this year?
2Teaching (5 min)

Demonstrate how to present work: stand tall, speak clearly, and share what makes the writing special.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Look at your audience
  • Speak in a clear, loud voice
  • Share what you're proud of
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a good presentation?
  • How can we be kind listeners?
3Activity: Celebration of Learning (7 min)
presentation

Each child chooses one writing piece to share, creates a simple display, and presents to the class.

📝 Instructions:
  1. Select a favorite writing piece
  2. Create a colorful display
  3. Practice presentation at home
  4. Share with classmates
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Share with a partner instead of whole class

Challenge: Add more details to presentation

4Closing (3 min)

Celebrate each child's learning and growth

📝 Review Questions:
  • What was your favorite thing about learning this year?
  • What are you most proud of?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn and grow this year. Bless each child and their amazing work.

Coming up: Next week, we'll have our end-of-year celebration!

Psalm 34:3

Oh magnify Yahweh with me. Let us exalt his name together.

Psalm 34:3 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Repeat verse while making a 'big' motion with hands

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

This lesson celebrates a year of language arts learning

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage children's confidence
  • Celebrate effort over perfection
  • Help practice presentation at home
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children may feel nervous about speaking in front of others

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Enthusiasm, clarity of speech, pride in work

Extension Activities

  • Create a class memory book
  • Make a video of presentations
  • Have a special end-of-year writing celebration with parents

Ready for Tomorrow?

Great job completing today's lesson!

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