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Preparation for Performance Task: Practicing Presentations Lesson PlanPreparation for Performance Task: Practicing Presentations Lesson Plan
Publisher
EngageNY
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Grade
8th
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English Language Arts
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Duration
45 mins
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Collaborative Learning
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Year
2014
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Preparation for Performance Task: Practicing Presentations

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  • Grade 8 ELA Module 3B Assessments (.pdf)
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Practice makes progress. Working in pairs, presenters rehearse and refine their presentation skills before the big day when they pitch their film choices. Rehearsing also allows for refining prompt cards based on peer feedback and personal reflection.

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CCSS: Designed

Concepts

oral presentations, supporting evidence, arguments, peer editing

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Create an anchor chart or visuals to help clarify essential vocabulary, such as coherent, appropriate, and adequate
  • Identify patterns that emerged in the writing to share with the whole class

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson seven of eight in the sequence of the Grade 8 ELA Module 3B, Unit 3
  • Make the exercise more effective by returning the End of Unit 3 Assessments with feedback

Pros

  • The presentation rubric is simple and easy to follow
  • Teaches practical skills beyond the classroom

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.8.4 L.8.1.a

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