LESSON PLAN

Title: All About Me Concept/Topic to Teach: Being Able to Present Yourself to Others Target Group: 7th grade Students with learning disabilities in a resource
classroom

Measurable Objective(s) of the Lesson:

Students will be able to organize thoughts according to designated categories. (WORKSHEET) Students will create an All About Me project of their choice (poster, PowerPoint, Poem, Book, etc.) Students will present information to their classmates, explaining to them why certain things are important to them. Students will speak for 3-5 minutes about their projects. Going into greater detail than just reading off of their project.

Target Behaviors:
Brainstorming important factors of students life Organization of thoughts Taking thoughts and bringing them into pictures or words. Speaking in a loud, clear voice Elaborating while speaking to classmates

Required Materials:
All About Me Worksheet(s) Mind Map Podium so students can feel as though they are leading the discussion PowerPoint (if desired by students) Poster Board Art Supplies (Markers, crayons, scissors) All About Me Instructional PowerPoint

Anticipatory Set (Lead-In) or introduction to the lesson:

Have students sit in their desks facing the front of the room. Address the students with a smile and excitement. (Talking about oneself and

giving a speech can often be overwhelming to students, make the activity fun NOT stressful)

Today is all about us! Each person is going to compile a list of things that are important to him/her and turn it into a project to show off to classmates and family members. Many times when you meet a new person you are asked to share things that are important to you. Sometimes it is hard to think of topics on a moments notice. By completing this assignment you will have ideas and topics brainstormed in your head which will help make a conversation go more smoothly. Lets first talk about topics that are important to share with people and how to act when presenting information to friends, families or other professionals.

Step-By-Step Procedures: Closure: AFTER ALL SPEECHES HAVE BEEN MADE.

You all did a wonderful job today! By practicing talking in front of a small group of people you will begin to feel more comfortable. Dont worry if you were a little nervous today. That is perfectly okay! The point is to practice and get better. Over the course of the next few weeks we will continue to practice giving a speeches about ourselves. Before you leave, please fill out this Post-Speech Survey (attached). There are three questions to address on this worksheet. Please tell me something you learned today/enjoyed doing, something you did not enjoy/found difficult and any potential questions you have while leaving today.

Assessment:
Students will present their final product to their classmates. They should be able to talk about at least 5 things that are important to them and explain why they are important. Students should talk for 3-5 minutes. This chart will be used to assess the students. Many components will be observed (attached). This will be a starting point for their potential involvement in an IEP meeting.

All About Me Rubric: _____________________

Description: 1 Student addressed 5 things that are important to them/describe them further. Points: 1 2 3 Comments: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Student provided further elaboration about each topic (5). Student did not just read off project. Student maintained eye contact with audience. Student spoke in a loud, clear voice. Student chose topics that are relevant and appropriate for others to know. Student spoke for 3-5 minutes. Project was neat, organized, and easy to follow.

Time:_________

Type of Project: ____________

Post-Speech Survey Name: _______________________________

Congratulations on completing your first All About Me speech! Learning to share information about yourself is a great skill to have when meeting new people, making decisions about your education and leading group discussions in a school or work setting. Please reflect on the lesson today below.

Write one thing you learned or enjoyed doing in this activity.

Write one thing you did not like or found difficult in this activity.

Are there any questions you have from todays lesson?