Present literary essay with intentional voice, pace, eye contact, and visual aid (SL.5.4-5)
Exercise Difficulty 5 ~18 min eng.g5.s.ex_41

Full Showcase Rehearsal

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 full Showcase: essay summary (3-4 min) + poem reading (1-2 min) + 2 partner questions answered (1-2 min). Partner records MG-17 4-element feedback.

How it's presented
mode oral with feedback capture
Answer criteria
type rubric
criteria
5-7 min total complete4 elements visible2 questions answered
Hints
  1. Stand at display; gesture to evidence panel.
  2. Use Tier-2 Set 12 word in answer.
Misconceptions to watch
  • Rushes through
  • Reads verbatim
Used in lessons