Inventing and presenting unit 3: Persuasive speaking and invention promotion
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A lesson plan for grades 6–8 English Language Arts and Science
This lesson is part of a three-part unit from ReadWriteThink titled “Inventing and Presenting.” In this interdisciplinary unit, students use what they have learned about experimentation and the scientific method, critical thinking, clear writing, and effective speaking. Students read about inventors, propose inventions to solve problems they have identified, and build and test their inventions. They record and graph data and create visuals to share that data. In addition, students study famous speeches to identify the elements of effective speaking, and they propose in writing an appropriate scenario for sharing the results of their experimentation.
This last lesson has students prepare for their final speeches. Students will write a proposal and prepare appropriate visuals for their speeches. Students will also produce one or more graphs that summarize the results from their experiments. Each will deliver an effective speech in a large-group setting.
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
English Language Arts (2004)
Grade 6
- Goal 3: The learner will examine the foundations of argument.
- Objective 3.02: Explore the problem solution process by:
- studying examples (in literature and other text) that present problems coherently, describe the solution clearly, sequence reasons to support the solution, and show awareness of audience.
- preparing individual and/or group essays and presentations that focus on the diagnosis of a problem and possible solutions.
- Objective 3.03: Study arguments that evaluate through:
- exploring examples that show a firm control of sound judgments, audience awareness, clear idea/theme, and the use of relevant and coherent reasons for support.
- preparing individual and/or group essays and presentations that use evaluative techniques.
- Objective 3.02: Explore the problem solution process by:
Grade 7
- Goal 3: The learner will refine the understanding and use of argument.
- Objective 3.02: Use the problem-solution process by:
- studying problems and solutions within various texts and situations.
- utilizing the problem-solution process within various contexts/situations.
- constructing essays/presentations that respond to a given problem by proposing a solution that includes relevant details.
- recognizing and/or creating an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.
- Objective 3.03: Create arguments that evaluate by:
- understand the importance of establishing a firm judgment.
- justifying the judgment with logical, relevant reasons, clear examples, and supporting details.
- creating an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.
- Objective 3.02: Use the problem-solution process by:
Grade 8
- Goal 3: The learner will continue to refine the understanding and use of argument.
- Objective 3.02: Continue to explore and analyze the use of the problem-solution process by:
- evaluating problems and solutions within various texts and situations.
- utilizing the problem-solution process within various contexts/situations.
- constructing essays/presentations that respond to a given problem by proposing a solution that includes relevant details.
- recognizing and/or creating an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.
- Objective 3.03: Evaluate and create arguments that persuade by:
- understanding the importance of the engagement of audience by establishing a context, creating a persona, and otherwise developing interest.
- noting and/or developing a controlling idea that makes a clear and knowledgeable judgment.
- arranging details, reasons, and examples effectively and persuasively.
- anticipating and addressing reader/listener concerns and counterarguments.
- recognizing and/or creating an organizing structure appropriate to purpose, audience, and context.
- Objective 3.02: Continue to explore and analyze the use of the problem-solution process by:
Science (2005)
Grade 6
- Goal 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.
- Objective 1.05: Analyze evidence to:
- Explain observations.
- Make inferences and predictions.
- Develop the relationship between evidence and explanation.
- Objective 1.08: Use oral and written language to:
- Communicate findings.
- Defend conclusions of scientific investigations.
- Objective 1.05: Analyze evidence to:
Grade 7
- Goal 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.
- Objective 1.05: Analyze evidence to:
- Explain observations.
- Make inferences and predictions.
- Develop the relationship between evidence and explanation.
- Objective 1.08: Use oral and written language to:
- Communicate findings.
- Defend conclusions of scientific investigations.
- Objective 1.05: Analyze evidence to:
Grade 8
- Goal 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.
- Objective 1.05: Analyze evidence to:
- explain observations.
- make inferences and predictions.
- develop the relationship between evidence and explanation.
- Objective 1.08: Use oral and written language to:
- Communicate findings.
- Defend conclusions of scientific investigations.
- Describe strengths and weaknesses of claims, arguments, and/or data.
- Objective 1.05: Analyze evidence to:
