Tribe Presentation Preparation

Objective

SWBAT work together in groups to put their presentations together and practice before they present to the class.

Big Idea

Our students are working in "tribes" to research, create posters, and present information to the class . Today the tribes are going to put all the information together for their presentations and practice their presentations.

Lesson Author

Rebecca Strebel

Ogden, UT

Grade Level

Fourth grade

Subjects

English / Language Arts

Social Studies

Indians

Writing

Writing Process

Standards

W.4.7

Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

SL.4.1

Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led)with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly.

SL.4.1a

Come to discussions prepared, having read or studied required material; explicitly draw on that preparation and other information known about the topic to explore ideas under discussion.

SL.4.1b

Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions and carry out assigned roles.

SL.4.1c

Pose and respond to specific questions to clarify or follow up on information, and make comments that contribute to the discussion and link to the remarks of others.

SL.4.1d

Review the key ideas expressed and explain their own ideas and understanding in light of the discussion.

Narrative

Presentation Preparation

60 minutes

Slowing Down

Today I promised the students the entire time to put together and practice their presentations. Their presentation assignment includes two major parts: Their Native American tale, and the presentation of information about their tribe using their posters.

Many of the groups feel unprepared at this point. Some of the groups haven't finished their posters and all of the groups felt they needed more time to practice their Native American Tale.

I will remind the students that this time should be used to finish up their posters if needed, practice their Native American tales, make sure each person in their tribe knows which part of the presentation they are responsible for, and practice putting it all together as if they are front of the class. Of course, while they are working I will be available to help tribes when needed and keep the tribes on task.