Activity Components
Skill/Objective
- The project skill and the life skill that are learned and practiced.
Success Indicators
- The way you will know that the activity has produced the desired change in the learner.
Message Makers
- Materials needed to do the activity.
Set the Stage
- A brief introduction to pique interest.
Speak Out
- The activity.
Wise Words
- A fun fact or helpful tip about the project skill.
Stretch the Message
- An extra activity that extends or enhances the main activity.
Open Mike
- Review questions that allow the learner to reflect on (share and process questions) and to apply knowledge (generalize and apply questions).
Power Language: Helper's Guide
Introduction
Power Language is a public-speaking curriculum with consecutive products for three age groups. An individual may use the series in cooperation with an adult helper. However, since public speaking requires an audience, it is helpful to find supportive groups of people with whom the young person may practice skills.
The series begins with a fact sheet, Show and Tell, for ages 5 to 8. The second level is an activity guide for ages 9 to 12. The third level is an activity guide for ages 13 to 19. The series also includes a Helper's Guide with tips and background information as well as several activities designed for group participation.
This Helper's Guide serves several purposes. It contains new activities designed for group participation; supplemental information or “power pointers” for pertinent activities in the series; and tips for understanding life skills, the experiential learning model, and learning development in youth.
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