Unit Plan 18 (Grade 6 ELA): Presenting Findings Clearly
Grade 6 presentation unit: students transform research into engaging talks with clear visuals, precise language, and confident delivery. They adapt speech to audience and purpose, use technology to design slides, and present findings with clarity and professionalism.
Focus: Oral presentations with visuals; precise language; adapting speech
Grade Level: 6
Subject Area: English Language Arts (Speaking & Listening; Writing—Tech; Language)
Total Unit Duration: 5 sessions (one week), 45–60 minutes per session
I. Introduction
Great presentations make ideas understandable and memorable. This week, students transform research findings into a coherent oral presentation with purposeful visuals, precise language, and delivery choices adapted to audience and context. They’ll draft slides, rehearse with notes, revise for clarity and tone, and present with confidence—then reflect on how choices in visuals and language shape understanding.
II. Objectives and Standards
Learning Objectives — Students will be able to…
- Plan and deliver a well-organized presentation that highlights key findings with clear delivery (eye contact, volume, pronunciation) (SL.6.4).
- Integrate multimedia (images, charts, brief clips) that clarify rather than distract; cue them smoothly (SL.6.5).
- Adapt speech to task, purpose, and audience, using formal English when appropriate (SL.6.6).
- Use technology to produce slides/notes and collaborate on feedback (W.6.6).
- Choose precise language, vary sentence patterns, and maintain consistent tone (L.6.3).
Standards Alignment — CCSS Grade 6
- Speaking & Listening 6.4 (SL.6.4): Present claims/findings with logical sequencing, relevant descriptions/details; use appropriate eye contact, volume, pronunciation.
- Speaking & Listening 6.5 (SL.6.5): Include multimedia and visual displays to clarify information.
- Speaking & Listening 6.6 (SL.6.6): Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when appropriate.
- Writing 6.6 (W.6.6): Use technology to produce and publish writing and to interact/collaborate.
- Language 6.3 (L.6.3): Use knowledge of language and conventions when speaking/writing; vary sentence patterns (L.6.3a); maintain consistency in style and tone (L.6.3b).
Success Criteria — student language
- I can clearly explain my findings with organized points and smooth transitions.
- I can use visuals that make my message clearer (and tell my audience how to read them).
- I can adapt my words and tone to fit my audience and purpose.
- I can present with eye contact, volume, and clear pronunciation.
- I can use technology to build clean slides and share them for feedback.