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Grade 5 English Language Arts · Level 5, Writing, Speaking & Synthesis

Present Ideas Clearly with Helpful Media

Report on a topic or present an opinion in logical order with relevant facts/details, clear pacing, appropriate formal English, and useful multimedia.

How the lesson starts: Present Ideas Clearly with Helpful Media

1. Tiko's shaky start

   Tiko the penguin signed up to speak at the Iceberg Science Fair. His practice talk jumped around so much the audience got lost. First, Tiko needs a plan.

2. Plan the talk

   A clear talk follows a plan. Introduce the topic. Share the key facts. Explain why they matter. Then conclude and thank the audience. Each part leads to the next.

3. Let's order cards

   Tiko's cards are mixed up: thank you for listening. Glaciers hold fresh water we need. Good morning, my topic is glaciers. Glaciers are slow rivers of ice. First the intro: good morning. Then the facts. Then why it matters. Thank you comes last.