Presenting Like an Inventor

Grade Level

3rd Grade

Duration

30 minutes

Unit Context

This is Lesson 12 of 12 in the unit "Designing Structures and Solutions". Students have researched problems, brainstormed, and created inventions addressing real-world needs. This lesson focuses on refining public speaking and explanatory writing skills through presenting their inventions, emphasizing clarity, creativity, and reflection on their design process.

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to:

• Explain a problem and their solution clearly using a logical sequence (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.4).
• Describe the steps of their design process in writing and speech (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.2).
• Use relevant details and domain-specific vocabulary when presenting (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.3.6).
• Engage the audience using appropriate volume, pace, and eye contact (CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.4).
• Reflect on their design’s strengths and areas for improvement.

Standards Alignment

• ELA Speaking & Listening:
  CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.4 – Report on a topic or text, tell a story, or recount an experience with appropriate facts and relevant, descriptive details, speaking clearly at an