Presentation Body Language 101
This is a 30-minute FFA quick lesson plan on body language for presentations. Students use the “10 Body Language Tips Every Speaker Must Know” infographic to complete a “Presentations: What to Do?” worksheet, then discuss and apply the tips, learning how body language can strengthen a speech or presentation.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Discover body language tips for successful presentations.
- Demonstrate body language tips to enhance presentations.
- Time required
- 30 minutes
- Materials
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- A copy of the "Presentations: What to Do?" worksheet for each student.
- Internet access for students to see the infographic or copies for each student.
- Resources
- 1. FFA.org 2. Infographic: 10 Body Language Tips Every Speaker Must Know https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/230253
- This Quick Lesson Plan Would Work Well As
- 1. Part of a leadership unit. 2. Part of a speech or presentation lesson/unit.
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Communication; Initiative and Self-direction; Leadership and Responsibility
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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.10Plan education and career path aligned to personal goals. Career-ready individuals take personal ownership of their own educational and career goals, and they regularly act on a plan to attain these goals.
AFNR Cluster Skills
- CS.05Describe career opportunities and means to achieve those opportunities in each of the Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources career pathways.
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.
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.
FFA Precept
- FFA.CS-MCommunication: Effectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.PG-IProfessional Growth: Assume responsibility for attaining and improving upon the skills needed for career success.
- FFA.PL-AAction: Assume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.