Unit Plan 18 (Grade 3 ELA): Presenting Informational Writing

Grade Level: 3

Subject Area: English Language Arts (Speaking & Listening, Writing) Total

Unit Duration: 5 sessions (one week), 45–60 minutes per session

I. Introduction

This week moves writers into speakers. Students transform their informational writing (or animal research) into a short oral presentation with visuals. They learn a clear structure (introduction → 2–3 main points → conclusion), design or select visuals that truly support facts, and practice delivery (pace, volume, phrasing, eye contact, complete sentences). With light technology support, they type simple speaker notes and/or create a slide/poster to accompany the talk. By Friday, each student delivers a 60–90 second presentation with at least one purposeful visual, speaking clearly and using complete sentences.

II. Objectives and Standards

Learning Objectives — Students will be able to…

1. Plan and deliver a clear presentation that introduces the topic, groups facts into 2–3 points, and concludes effectively.
2. Create and use visuals (poster/slide/diagram/chart) to emphasize key facts and details.
3. Speak at an understandable pace with appropriate volume and phrasing; answer simple follow-up questions in complete sentences.
4. Use technology, with guidance, to produce/publish speaker notes and/or slides.

Standards Alignment — CCSS Grade 3

• Speaking & Listening: SL.3.4 (report on a topic with appropriate facts/details; speak clearly at an understandable pace)
• Speaking & Listening: SL.3.5 (create engaging audio recordings; add visual displays when appropriate)
• Speaking & Listening: SL.3.6 (speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task/situation)
• Writing/Technology: W.3.6 (use technology, with guidance, to produce/publish writing and collaborate)

Success Criteria — student language

• I can introduce my topic, give 2–3 main points with facts, and wrap up clearly.
• My visual helps the audience understand a fact (not just decorate).
• I speak clearly and at a steady pace, and answer questions in complete sentences.
• I typed simple, readable speaker notes or slide text.