Level 3 • Lesson 39 — Prepare a Writing Presentation

Objective

I can plan and deliver a clear writing presentation with: a hook to start, 3 key points (based on my writing), simple visuals, and a confident closing.

Materials

Drafted writing (story, paragraph set, or report)
Cue cards or slide notes
Simple visuals (drawings, printed images, or slides)
Tracing Pad (below) to sketch slides or key words

Tip: One slide or cue card per key point keeps your talk focused and easy to follow.

Mini-lesson — From page to stage

Choose your focus: What is the main message of your writing?
Plan 3 key points: Short, clear ideas pulled from your writing. Add one example each.
Hook the audience: Ask a question, show a picture, or share a quick fact.
Use simple visuals: Big titles, few words, helpful images or diagrams.
Practice delivery: Stand tall, speak clearly, slow down, make eye contact, smile.
Close with impact: Summarize in one sentence and thank your audience.

Guided Practice — Sketch your slides/key cards

Use the pad to sketch a title slide/card and 3 key point slides/cards.

Key words to trace: hook, key point, visual, closing
Example outline:
1. Hook: “Have you ever tried to grow a plant indoors?”
2. Point 1: Choose seeds — show a photo/drawing.
3. Point 2: Water & light — include a small chart.
4. Point 3: Track growth — share your observation log.
5. Closing: “Now you can start your own mini garden!”

Tracing Pad

Lines Letter

Pen

Drag & Drop — Build Your Presentation Flow

Drag the chips into the slots to form clear sentences or ordered steps for a great presentation.

Startwithashorthooktogetattention.

Tellyourmainmessageinoneclearsentence.

Sharethreekeypointswithoneexampleeach.

Uselargetextandsimplepicturesonslides.

Practiceslowlybreatheandpausebetweenideas.

Facetheaudienceandmakefriendlyeyecontact.

Pointtothevisualwhenyoutalkaboutit.

Askaquickquestiontokeeplistenersengaged.

Explainnewwordssoeveryoneunderstandsthem.

Timeyourtalktoabouttwotothreeminutes.

Finishwithaclearsummaryandathankyou.

Inviteoneortwoquestionsattheend.

Quick Check (15 questions)

1) What is the best first step?

Read your whole essay word-for-word. Decide your main message and hook. Add as many animations as possible.

2) How many key points are suggested?

1 6 3

3) Which hook works best?

A question related to your topic A random joke about pizza A long dictionary definition

4) Slides should usually have…

Many paragraphs of text Big titles, few words, clear images Tiny text and lots of clip art

5) Which tip helps with nerves?

Breathe and pause between ideas Talk as fast as possible Look at the floor the whole time

6) When you say a new word, you should…

Whisper it Skip it Explain it simply

7) Good eye contact means…

Looking up and smiling at listeners Staring at the screen only Closing your eyes to focus

8) Best length for this presentation?

10–12 minutes 2–3 minutes 30 seconds

9) Which slide is most helpful?

A chart that shows your data A slide with lots of decorations A list of unrelated facts

10) When presenting, your voice should be…

Very quiet and fast Shouted and rushed Clear, calm, and steady

11) What should you do if you forget a line?

Say “I give up.” Glance at your cue card and continue Run to your seat

12) A strong closing includes…

A one-sentence summary and a thank you A new long story Silence

13) When showing a visual, you should…

Read every word on it Ignore it while you talk Point to it and explain briefly

14) The best way to handle questions:

Avoid questions Invite 1–2 quick questions at the end Let the class talk for 10 minutes

15) What belongs on cue cards?

Short phrases and key words Your whole essay Doodles only

Assessment (parent/teacher)

Clear main message and 3 key points Helpful visuals that support each point Delivery: voice, eye contact, pacing Strong hook and clear closing

Exit ticket (student)

😀 I feel ready to present with 3 key points 🙂 I need more practice with pacing and voice 😅 I need to improve my visuals

I will practice…

Saying my hook and main message Timing 2–3 minutes Pointing to visuals while speaking

Lesson 39: Prepare a Writing Presentation