First Grade Sharing

First graders have done a terrific job improving their presentation skills so far in our sharing program. We look forward to more growth as our sharing program continues. Please practice each week with your child. Students should feel confident when presenting and practice will help. Memorization is not required. Most sharing topics require students to bring an item to show during his or her presentation, so please review directions thoroughly. Students should complete written presentations by rewriting the speech on the paper provided. They must use the exact wording from the weekly topic description, when it is provided. Drawings should be done independently by the student.

If you need more lined paper for writing out the speech, than was provided in the packet please download and print this Lined Paper PDF .

Good Speaker Tips:

•Stand up straight.

•Speak loudly, clearly, and expressively. 

•Take breaks from looking at your paper to look at your audience.

•Don’t put your paper in front of your face.

  Please note that we will not have sharing during short school weeks.  

Sharing Topics

Students must write out their presentations by hand on the paper provided. They must use the wording from the weekly topic description and fill in the blanks to personalize it.

Week of 2/26- 3/1

If I were President…

Visual Aid: Students should draw a picture of themselves as president.

 Our country just celebrated President’s Day. This is a time when we remember our great presidents like George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.  If I were president, I would do three important things to help make our country a better place for all to live.  First, I would __________.  Second, I would ___________.  Finally, I would _____________.  I am __________ and __________, which are two good character traits of a leader.  I truly believe I would make a __________ president.  Thank you

Week of 3/4- 3/8

My Favorite Dr.Seuss Book 

Visual Aid: Students should draw a picture from their favorite Dr. Seuss book or bring their favorite Dr. Seuss book to class.

Dr. Seuss combined silly rhymes and wonderful illustrations to make great books for kids.  He wrote many books, but my favorite is called ___________________. It is about _____________.  My favorite rhyming line from this book is: 

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My favorite illustration shows ___________________.  I’ll show that page to you now.  You should definitely read this fantastic Dr. Seuss book! Thank you.

Here is an example:

Dr. Seuss combined silly rhymes and wonderful illustrations to make great books for kids. He wrote many books, but my favorite is called Zoom to Planet Voom. It is about a girl who builds a rocket ship to go to outer space with her dog.  My favorite rhyming line from this book is: 

Look up to the stars, past the moon, past the sky

If you’re lucky you’ll see me and Fluffy fly by.

My favorite illustration shows the rocket ship made of bicycle parts and musical instruments.. I’ll show that page to you now.  You should definitely read this fantastic Dr. Seuss book! Thank you.

Week of 3/11- 3/15

That’s What Friends Are For 

Visual Aid: Bring in a photo or drawing of a special friend!  

Students should use the following topic sentence to begin their presentation:

Friends. Friends. You’ve got to have friends! I really enjoy spending time with my friend _______________. 

Students should give three reasons why s/he enjoys spending time with a special friend. Be sure to give DETAILS about your friendship. Give a CLOSING sentence about your friend. Use descriptive words when describing your friendship. 

Examples of transition words/phrases:
One reason, Another reason, Finally,
First, Second, Third

Week of 3/18- 3/22

A Place I’d Like to Visit

Visual Aid: Bring in a photo or drawing of the place you’d like to visit. 

Students should use the following topic sentences to begin their presentation:

There are so many amazing places on our Earth! If I could pick one place that I have never been, but would really like to go, it would be ________________

Students should give three reasons why s/he would like to visit this place. Be sure to give DETAILED reasons that this would be a great place to visit.  Talk about the special things there are to see and do there. Use descriptive words. Give a CLOSING sentence.

Examples of transition words/phrases:
One reason, Another reason, Finally,

Week of 3/25- 3/29

Free Choice

Visual Aid: Students can determine the best visual aid to accompany the presentation.

Students should choose a topic not previously shared with the class. Prepare a paragraph that includes a topic sentence, at least three details, and a conclusion.