HS.87 Developing Workshops Using the Magic Formula (PowerPoint)
This LifeKnowledge lesson (HS.87) teaches students how to develop workshops using the “Magic Formula” for presentations. Students compare and contrast what distinguishes a workshop from a speech and learn to apply the Magic Formula to plan a workshop, using hands-on activities such as creating a clay model and journaling.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Compare and contrast characteristics that make a workshop different from a speech.
- Describe how the Magic Formula can be used for planning a workshop.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- High School
- Materials
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- Copies of HS.87.Assess—one per student
- Overhead projector and transparencies
- Projection surface
- HS.87.TM.A
- HS.87.TM.B
- Writing Surface
- 20 sheets of typing paper
- 3 canisters of Play-Doh per every 5 students
- Unit
- Stage Three of Development—DO
- Problem Area
- How Do I Effectively Communicate to Accomplish the Vision?
- Precepts
- A5 Communicate effectively with others. M3 Make effective business presentations.
- Key Terms
- Activities; Demonstration; Peer Teaching
- Resources
- DiResta, Diane. Knockout Presentations: How to Deliver Your Message with Power, Punch, and Pizzazz. Worcester, MA. Chandler House Press, 1998. National FFA Organization.
- Connection to Other Lessons
- This lesson is best understood when taught after HS.85 and HS.86.
Downloads & Links
Lesson plan
Presentation
Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NL-ENG.K12.4Communication Skills – Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.