Lesson Plan Template

(Bracketed points are some of the points being considered during your formative assessment.)

Lesson Title: Persuasive Speech - Presentation Day

Date and Class: March 9, 2017 – Grade 8 English

Time Allowed: 50 mins

Outcomes Addressed:
As a result of this lesson, the student will be able to:

4.2.1 Appraise Own and Others’ Work

Share own work in a variety of ways; appraise particular aspects [such as word choice,
description, language usage, organization, audience appeal...] of own and others’ work and
presentations using pre-established criteria.

4.2.2 Revise Content

Revise to enhance meaning and effect according to audience and purpose.

4.4.1 Share Ideas and Information

Plan and facilitate small-group activities and short, whole-class sessions to share information on
a topic using a variety of engaging methods [such as mini-lessons, role-plays, visual aids...].

Materials Required:
(resources referenced) (ICT considered)

Podium
Persuasive Speech Criteria
Peer Assessment Group Feedback

Teaching and Learning Activities: 50 minutes

Do a 2-3 minute presentation about a hot topic in schools. Examples: school should start later, subjects
should be pass/fail instead of a number mark, religion should be offered in schools, should leggings be
banned in schools, should teachers and students have communication on social media outside school
hours, etc. Anything that interests you, choose a side in the argument, and prepare to explain why you
think so. Keep in mind the things that I am looking for you to deliver on, for maximum score. Each table
group will also give a peer feedback on your strengths, weaknesses, and comments for next time. I will
address that we may be mature and educated in giving peer feedback and make sure it is appropriate,
respectful, constructive, and thoughtful.

Each presentation is 2-3 minutes plus open floor questions and peer assessment that may last 5-10
minutes.
Differentiation of Instruction:
(adaptations) (cultural diversity) (grouping)
The freedom to choose whichever topic interests them
Personalized Feedback – Criterion-referenced

Opportunity for Assessment:

(as, of, for learning) (exemplars/closure) (pre-assessment; variety; check for understanding; provides feedback)

Group Feedback Peer Assessment – Assessment for and as learning

Cross-Curricular/Real World Connections:

Public Speaking Skills

Critical Thinking Skills
Communication Skills
Awareness of School/Social Issues
Presentation Skills