Lesson Plan 2 – Understanding Demonstrations
This National FFA lesson plan introduces students to demonstrations (presentations) as an entry point to public speaking. Students learn the three types of demonstrations (demonstrative, informative, persuasive) and the three parts of a presentation, then work with a partner to develop, plan, and deliver a demonstration using visual aids. The resource includes a worksheet with a graphic organizer, a planning sheet, an evaluation rubric, and an answer key.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify the three types of demonstrations used.
- Create a demonstration with visual aids.
- Present a demonstration using visual aids.
- Time required
- 60 minutes, you may need an extra class period for presentations.
- Grade level
- Grades 9 and 10
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Understanding Demonstrations" worksheet for each student
- Internet access to play the video in real time or embed it in a PowerPoint ahead of time
- Supplies for making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (bread, plate, knife, peanut butter, jelly, etc.)
- Vocabulary
- Demonstration; Introduction; Body; Conclusion; Informative; Persuasive
- Cross-Curricular Connections
- English/Language Arts: Develop a demonstration speech. Technology: Create slides or other digital visual aid for demonstration.
- Resources/References
- Website: University of Maine Cooperative Extension, https://extension.umaine.edu/cumberland/4h/events/demonstration-public-speaking/giving-a-presentationdemo/
- Related Resources
- Presentations, https://FFA.box.com/s/a1q8c3wfii61ljula8fc3t0dumud78gm
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Collaboration; Communication; Work Creatively with Others; Initiative and Self-Direction; Information Literacy; Information, Communications and Technology Literacy
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Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.02Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. Career-ready individuals readily access and use the knowledge and skills acquired through experience and education to be more productive.
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
- CRP.11Use technology to enhance productivity. Career-ready individuals find and maximize the productive value of existing and new technology to accomplish workplace tasks and solve workplace problems.
- CRP.12Work productively in teams while using cultural/global competence.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.2Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.5Make strategic use of digital media (e.g., textual, graphical, audio, visual, and interactive elements) in presentations to enhance understanding of findings, reasoning, and evidence and to add interest.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.6Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4Produce clear and coherent writing the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.5Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.6Use technology, including the Internet, to produce, publish, and update individual or shared writing products, taking advantage of technology's capacity to link to other information and to display information flexibility and dynamically.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
FFA Precept
- FFA-CS-M.CommunicationEffectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.PG-I.Professional GrowthAssume responsibility for attaining and improving upon the skills needed for career success.
- FFA.PL-B.RelationshipBuild relationships, work as a team player and appreciate the talents of others.
- FFA.PL-D.CharacterConduct oneself appropriately in relation to others regardless of the situation.
- FFA.PL-E.AwarenessUnderstand personal vision, mission and goals.
- FFA.PL-F.Continuous ImprovementAccept responsibility for learning and personal growth.