# Lesson 39: Prepare a Writing Presentation

✍️ WRITING (40 Lessons) • 🟠 E. Writing Projects

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## Objective

I can plan and deliver a clear writing presentation with: a hook to start, 3 key points (based on my writing), simple visuals, and a confident closing.

## Materials

- Drafted writing (story, paragraph set, or report)
- Cue cards or slide notes
- Simple visuals (drawings, printed images, or slides)
- Tracing Pad (below) to sketch slides or key words

Tip: One slide or cue card per key point keeps your talk focused and easy to follow.

## Mini-lesson — From page to stage

1. Choose your focus: What is the main message of your writing?
2. Plan 3 key points: Short, clear ideas pulled from your writing. Add one example each.
3. Hook the audience: Ask a question, show a picture, or share a quick fact.
4. Use simple visuals: Big titles, few words, helpful images or diagrams.
5. Practice delivery: Stand tall, speak clearly, slow down, make eye contact, smile.
6. Close with impact: Summarize in one sentence and thank your audience.

Video won’t be included when printing.

## Guided Practice — Sketch your slides/key cards

Use the pad to sketch a title slide/card and 3 key point slides/cards.

- Key words to trace: hook, key point, visual, closing
- Example outline:
  1. Hook: “Have you ever tried to grow a plant indoors?”
  2. Point 1: Choose seeds — show a photo/drawing.
  3. Point 2: Water & light — include a small chart.
  4. Point 3: Track growth — share your observation log.
  5. Closing: “Now you can start your own mini garden!”

Tracing Pad
Lines
Letter
Pen

## Drag & Drop — Build Your Presentation Flow

Drag the chips into the slots to form clear sentences or ordered steps for a great presentation.

Start with a short hook to get attention.
Tell your main message in one clear sentence.
Share three key points with one example each.
Use large text and simple pictures on slides.
Practice slowly breathe and pause between ideas.
Face the audience and make friendly eye contact.
Point to the visual when you talk about it.
Ask a quick question to keep listeners engaged.
Explain new words so everyone understands them.
Time your talk to about two to three minutes.
Finish with a clear summary and a thank you.
Invite one or two questions at the end.

## Quick Check (15 questions)

#### 1) What is the best first step?

Read your whole essay word-for-word. Decide your main message and hook. Add as many animations as possible.

#### 2) How many key points are suggested?

1 6 3

#### 3) Which hook works best?

A question related to your topic A random joke about pizza A long dictionary definition

#### 4) Slides should usually have…

Many paragraphs of text Big titles, few words, clear images Tiny text and lots of clip art

#### 5) Which tip helps with nerves?

Breathe and pause between ideas Talk as fast as possible Look at the floor the whole time

#### 6) When you say a new word, you should…

Whisper it Skip it Explain it simply

#### 7) Good eye contact means…

Looking up and smiling at listeners Staring at the screen only Closing your eyes to focus

#### 8) Best length for this presentation?

10–12 minutes 2–3 minutes 30 seconds

#### 9) Which slide is most helpful?

A chart that shows your data A slide with lots of decorations A list of unrelated facts

#### 10) When presenting, your voice should be…

Very quiet and fast Shouted and rushed Clear, calm, and steady

#### 11) What should you do if you forget a line?

Say “I give up.” Glance at your cue card and continue Run to your seat

#### 12) A strong closing includes…

A one-sentence summary and a thank you A new long story Silence

#### 13) When showing a visual, you should…

Read every word on it Ignore it while you talk Point to it and explain briefly

#### 14) The best way to handle questions:

Avoid questions Invite 1–2 quick questions at the end Let the class talk for 10 minutes

#### 15) What belongs on cue cards?

Short phrases and key words Your whole essay Doodles only

## Assessment (parent/teacher)

Clear main message and 3 key points Helpful visuals that support each point Delivery: voice, eye contact, pacing Strong hook and clear closing

## Exit ticket (student)

😀 I feel ready to present with 3 key points 🙂 I need more practice with pacing and voice 😅 I need to improve my visuals

#### I will practice…

Saying my hook and main message Timing 2–3 minutes Pointing to visuals while speaking
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