Present literary essay with intentional voice, pace, eye contact, and visual aid (SL.5.4-5)
Exercise Difficulty 4 ~10 min eng.g5.s.ex_38

Rehearsal Partner 4 Element Feedback

MG-17 Chart
Public-speaking anchor: 4-element card. ELEMENT 1 (blue) — VOICE: 'Clear, audible, varies in volume for emphasis. Projec

Public-speaking anchor: 4-element card. ELEMENT 1 (blue) — VOICE: 'Clear, audible, varies in volume for emphasis. Project to the back of the room.' ELEMENT 2 (yellow) — PACE: 'Slow enough for listeners to follow. Aim for ~140 words per minute. Pause before key phrases.' ELEMENT 3 (orange) — EYE CONTACT: 'Look up from the paper. Sweep the audience. Hold eye contact briefly at each key sentence.' ELEMENT 4 (green) — VISUAL AID: 'A chart, quote, or evidence panel that supports — not replaces — the words.' Below: 'PRESENTING is not READING. Practice three times before showcase day.' Print-ready 11x17.

Prompt

Run through YOUR literary-essay summary (3-4 minutes) for partner. Partner gives feedback on 4 MG-17 elements (voice / pace / eye contact / visual aid).

How it's presented
mode oral with feedback capture
Answer criteria
type rubric
criteria
3-4 min run-through complete4 elements assessedSpecific feedback per element
Hints
  1. Project to back of room.
  2. Pace ~140 wpm; pause before key phrases.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Reads verbatim with head down
  • Rushes through pace
Used in lessons