Grade 6
Language Arts
Listening and Speaking
Standard 1

LISTENING AND SPEAKING STRATEGIES.


 
Resources
Lesson Plans
Assessments
1.) Cable TV or teacher recorded commercials.
1.) Creating a Commercial: 

Have students create and perform a 60 second commercial. The commercial must contain the following components:

  • The product - a life size version of this product must be displayed.
  • The sell - the presentation to sell the product 
  • The commercial form completed. 

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    Commercial

    The product:____________

    The Actor/ Actress:______

    First words of the commercial:____________

    Three reasons to buy this product:_______________

    Price of Product:________

    Where it can be purchased:_____________

    Last words of the commercial:____________

    1.) Commercial Grading Sheet: 

    Students will be evaluated by the teacher and two peers using this form: 

    Commercial Content: 

  • Product pitch (persuasive with use of appropriate details) 
  • Actual product (appropriate artwork, lettering, neatness) 
  • Audience (addresses particular audience) 
  • Price (competitive, comparable)
  • Where to purchase (location, mail order info, convenience) 

    • Drama techniques:
  • Eye contact (sweeps audience) 
  • Pace of commercial (appropriate, varied) 
  • Poise (self confident appearance, effective gestures) 
  • Enthusiasm (energetic, humorous) 
  • Voice (well modulated) 
  • Signature of adult who listens to you practice

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