Wellness Plan Presentations

Grade: 10 | Duration: 45 minutes | Class Size: 17 Students

Unit Context

Unit: Wellness Goals & Nutrition
Lesson: 10 of 10 – Presenting Wellness Plans
Lesson Description:
Students will present their personalized wellness plans to the class. This final lesson encourages reflection on their health journey, articulation of their wellness goals, and peer feedback on sustaining healthy habits.

Standards Alignment

Common Core State Standards (CCSS):

CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.4: Present 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.9-10.1: Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions 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.WHST.9-10.2: Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content (used in student prep before presentations).

Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

Communicate clearly and confidently about their personal wellness plans in a 3-4 minute presentation format, showcasing an organized structure and relevant evidence supporting their goals. (CCSS.SL.9-10.4)
Engage respectfully and constructively in peer discussions, reflecting on classmates' wellness plans by asking questions and providing feedback. (CCSS.SL.9-10.1)
Reflect thoughtfully on their wellness journey, identifying challenges faced and strategies to maintain long-term health commitments.
Demonstrate synthesis of unit content by connecting nutrition, exercise, and mental wellness components in their wellness plans.

Materials Needed

Student Wellness Plan handouts (completed prior to this lesson)
Presentation rubric (provided by teacher)
Timer (for keeping presentations concise)
Reflection journals or paper
Whiteboard and markers
Sticky notes for peer feedback

Lesson Breakdown

Time	Activity	Description & Teaching Notes
0-5 min	Lesson Introduction & Set Up	- Teacher briefly introduces today’s objective: confident and clear sharing of wellness plans. - Review presentation expectations and rubric criteria. - Discuss importance of active listening and respectful peer feedback in sustaining wellness habits.
5-30 min	Student Presentations	- Each student presents their wellness plan (approx. 3 minutes each). - Teacher uses timer to keep presentations on track. - Class listens attentively and takes brief notes on positive points and thoughtful questions using sticky notes. - Encourage students to focus on clarity of goals, rationale, and sustainability strategies.
30-40 min	Peer Feedback & Group Discussion	- After presentations, randomly select 3-4 students to share constructive feedback or asks questions based on sticky notes. - Facilitate a guided discussion around themes that emerged (e.g., common challenges, unique strategies). - Highlight connections between wellness elements (nutrition, exercise, mental health).
40-45 min	Reflection and Closure	- Students write a short reflection in journals or on paper answering: “What am I most proud of in my wellness plan and how will I keep myself accountable after this unit?” - Teacher collects reflections for assessment. - Close with a motivational affirmation emphasizing lifelong wellness commitment.

Assessment

Formative: Observation during presentations and peer discussion to assess communication skills and understanding of wellness concepts.
Summative:
- Presentation Rubric: Clarity, organization, content accuracy, delivery skills, and sustainability plan.
- Reflection prompt: Insight into personal growth and plan maintenance strategies.

Differentiation & Engagement Strategies

Allow students who experience anxiety to present in pairs or use multimedia slides (optional).
Use positive reinforcement through public praise for uniqueness, clarity, or meaningful goals.
Scaffold peer feedback by providing sentence stems (e.g., "One thing I liked about your plan was…", "A question I have is…").
Encourage tech-savvy students to create digital slides or infographic summaries to accompany their talks.

Extensions (Optional)

Develop a classroom wellness bulletin board featuring student plans and inspirational quotes to foster ongoing motivation.
Organize a follow-up wellness check-in midway through the next term to reflect on progress and challenges.

Teacher Reflection Post-Lesson

Note which students demonstrated strong communication or needed additional support.
Reflect on student engagement during peer feedback—did students build on each other’s ideas effectively?
Consider adjustments to presentation time or structure to optimize learning and confidence for future lessons.

This lesson is designed to merge health content with rigorous communication standards, empowering students to articulate meaningful wellness goals and practice essential 21st-century skills such as public speaking, active listening, and peer collaboration.

Teaching Instructions