Unit Plan 18 (Grade 5 ELA): Sharing Findings Clearly
Grade 5 presentation unit: plan and deliver oral presentations with clear visuals, precise language, and confident pacing; use tech tools to design slides that enhance audience understanding.
Focus: Oral presentations with visuals; precise language choices
Grade Level: 5
Subject Area: English Language Arts (Speaking & Listening, Writing/Technology, Language)
Total Unit Duration: 5 sessions (one week), 45–60 minutes per session
I. Introduction
Students transform research into a clear, compelling oral presentation supported by purposeful visuals. They’ll learn to organize ideas for a live audience, choose precise language and appropriate register, and use technology to design slides or media that truly clarify—not clutter—the message. By Friday, each learner presents a concise talk with strong visuals, a steady pace, and audience-appropriate word choice.
II. Objectives and Standards
Learning Objectives — Students will be able to…
- Present claims/findings in a logical sequence, using facts, definitions, and descriptive details; speak clearly at an understandable pace (SL.5.4).
- Include multimedia/visual components (images, charts, captions) that enhance main ideas and aid comprehension (SL.5.5).
- Adapt speech for task and audience, using formal English when appropriate; control volume, pace, tone, and word choice (SL.5.6).
- Use technology tools to create slides and speaker notes collaboratively (W.5.6).
- Make effective language choices—concise sentences, precise vocabulary, varied transitions—to fit purpose and style (L.5.3).
Standards Alignment — CCSS Grade 5
- SL.5.4–SL.5.6, W.5.6, L.5.3
Success Criteria — student language
- My talk has a clear beginning–middle–end, stays on topic, and uses exact words.
- My visuals directly support my points and are easy to read.
- I project, pace, and pause so listeners can follow; I use formal English when needed.
- My slides and notes are built with a tech tool and show thoughtful design choices.