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Author Celebration

Kindergarten Language Arts Celebration

Day 176of 180
Week 36of 36
20Minutes
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Learning Objectives

1

Share writing proudly with an audience

2

Practice public speaking skills

3

Celebrate year-long learning achievements

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

Our words can bring joy and encouragement to others

📦 Materials Needed

  • Published writing pages
  • Author certificate
  • Chair for 'Author's Chair'
  • Pencils
  • Stickers for audience

Lesson Plan

1Opening (5 min)

Gather students in a special celebration circle. Explain today is about celebrating their writing journey.

💭 Review Question: What is your favorite thing you wrote this year?
2Teaching (5 min)

Explain author celebration rules: each student gets time in the 'Author's Chair' to share a special piece of writing.

📌 Key Talking Points:
  • Writers share their stories with pride
  • Good listeners give encouragement
  • Every writer is special
💬 Discussion Questions:
  • What makes a good listener?
  • How can we show respect to our friends?
3Activity: Author's Chair Celebration (7 min)
presentation

Students take turns sitting in special chair to read their favorite writing piece to class

📝 Instructions:
  1. Sit in Author's Chair
  2. Hold writing clearly
  3. Read with a clear voice
  4. Smile and be proud
🔄 Variations:

Simpler: Teacher helps student read piece

Challenge: Students introduce their writing with a short explanation

4Closing (3 min)

Give each student an 'Author' certificate and celebrate their hard work

📝 Review Questions:
  • What did you learn about writing this year?
  • How does it feel to be an author?
🙏 Prayer:

Dear Jesus, thank you for helping us learn to write and share our stories. Bless each child's creativity. Amen.

Coming up: Tomorrow we'll showcase our best handwriting!

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are as an honeycomb, sweet to the soul, and health to the bones.

Proverbs 16:24 (WEB)

🎯 Activity: Whisper the verse like sweet honey

Teaching Notes

📚 Background:

Children are celebrating their writing achievements and building confidence in communication

💡 Teaching Tips:
  • Encourage positive listening
  • Celebrate effort over perfection
  • Help child practice reading piece at home
🤔 Common Struggles:

Some children might feel nervous speaking in front of others

👀 Signs of Understanding:

Confidence, joy in sharing, supportive interactions

Extension Activities

  • Create a class book of all student writings
  • Make a video of Author's Chair presentations
  • Draw illustrations for written pieces

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