CORE 6

Lesson Plan

• Break into 3 or 4 natural divisions
• Write/say the general idea for that section (write it in the section)
• Make 2 – 4 sub points for each general idea in the various sections
• Writing: Put the “outline” you have created into a single paragraph—how many words is it?
• Speaking: Say aloud the outline as if it were a speech—how many minutes is it?
• Funnel technique: Teacher explain, then lead students to make examples using it.

Resources

• Story of a Country With Mineral Resources
• Story of a Country Without Mineral Resources
• Skills for Clear and Persuasive Writing
• Persuasive Writing Sample
• Persuasive Public Speaking
• Example Elevator Speech

Homework*

• Student will demonstrate giving a FOUR (4) MINUTE SPEECH on topic. Using notes is good.

*assigned at the end of the weekend.