Top 6 Best Lesson Plans for 'Speaking and Storytelling' in 6th Grade

I - PREPARATION Question 1: Create an outline based on one of the following topics: a) Introduce yourself. b) Introduce a friend you admire. c) Talk about your family. d) Share about a day in your life. Answer: 1. Introducing yourself: Introduction: – Greet and explain why you are introducing yourself. – My name is Hoa, I am a 6C student at Phan Dinh Phung Secondary School. There are five people in my family: my dad, mom, sister, myself, and my younger sister. Main Body: – I enjoy singing, dancing, and other activities. – One of my weaknesses is cooking. – My favorite subjects are Mathematics and Literature. Conclusion: End with a polite closing. 2. Introducing a close friend: Introduction: – What is their name? Where are they from? – Greet and explain why you are talking about them. Main Body: – Why do you like this friend? – What are their qualities? – What does your friend look like? – How does your friend interact with others? Conclusion: – Emphasize why you cherish this person and confirm that they are your close friend. 3. Talking about your family: Introduction: – Where is your family from? – How many people are there in your family? Main Body: – Talk about the professions of your father and mother. – Describe their personalities. – What are your siblings doing? – How are they doing in their work? Conclusion: Highlight how happy your family is and the bond you share. 4. Talking about an activity you were involved in: Introduction: – When did the activity take place and why did you participate? Main Body: – Where did the activity happen? – What was your goal in participating? Conclusion: Reflect on the valuable lessons learned from the experience. Example about a speech: Introducing my family: Hello everyone, today I would like to introduce my family. My family consists of five members: my father, mother, my sister, myself, and my younger sister. My father is a construction engineer, my mother is a homemaker, my sister works for an online newspaper, I am a 6C student at Kim Liên Secondary School, and my younger sister is a 3rd-grade student at Kim Liên Primary School. Thank you all for listening to my introduction. I wish you all a wonderful day. Solution to Question 2 – Preparation (Page 77, Grade 6 Literature Textbook) Sample outline: a) Introducing yourself – Introduction: Greet and explain why you are introducing yourself. – Main Body: + Name and age; + Family members; + Daily activities; + Hobbies and aspirations. – Conclusion: Thank everyone for listening. b) Talking about your family – Introduction: Greet and explain why you are talking about your family. – Main Body: + General introduction to your family; + Talk about your father; + Talk about your mother; + Talk about your siblings. – Conclusion: Express your feelings towards your family. II. Speaking practice in class Solution to Question 1 – Speaking practice in class (Page 77, Grade 6 Literature Textbook) Divide into groups for practice based on the outline. Solution to Question 2 – Speaking practice in class (Page 77, Grade 6 Literature Textbook) Select some students to speak in front of the class. When speaking, students should focus on: – Speaking loudly and clearly so everyone can hear; – Be confident, natural, polite, and make eye contact with the audience. III. Reference speech Solution to Question 1 – Reference speech (Page 78, Grade 6 Literature Textbook) Introducing myself: Hello everyone, My name is Trịnh Xuân Minh, I am a student in class 6A at Yên Hòa Secondary School, Cầu Giấy District, Hanoi. My house is located at..., in the ... neighborhood, Yên Hòa ward, Cầu Giấy district. There are four members in my family: my dad, mom, younger sister, and myself. I love studying Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and watching cartoons. I want to become a police officer in the future to catch criminals and ensure safety in my neighborhood. Every day, I ride my bike to school and pick up my younger sister, who is in 2nd grade. I really love my sister. She has two cute braids that shake when she talks. I like being organized and orderly, something my father often teaches me. I don't like when the girls in class eat sour plums, but I still try to be a good friend to them. Thank you for listening. Solution to Question 2 – Reference speech (Page 78, Grade 6 Literature Textbook) Introducing myself and my family: Hello everyone, Let me introduce myself. My name is Tạ Ngọc Ánh, I live in..., I am a 6A student at Yên Hòa Secondary School, Cầu Giấy District, Hanoi. I love singing, drawing, doing math, and watching cartoons. I enjoy shows like 'Hãy đợi đấy' and 'Pokémon.' I admire Pikachu for being cute and clever. I like chocolate, sour plums, but I don’t enjoy guava. My daily chores include sweeping the house, washing dishes, cleaning cups, and taking care of plants. My father grows beautiful and rare plants. I enjoy spending time with my friends, especially those who are chubby. I love wearing uniforms and look forward to Sundays because I get to play freely without studying. I hope to become an art teacher in the future to teach younger children how to paint. My younger sister is Tạ Thu Hằng, and she is currently in kindergarten. Both my parents work at the Elin Dairy Company. They love my sister and me very much. On weekends, my father often takes us out for ice cream. (According to two students from 6th grade, Yên Hòa Secondary School, Cầu Giấy District, Hanoi) IV. Additional Reading SPEAKING GAME Speaking practice is like learning to swim: At first, you can swim just a few meters, then gradually more, until you can cross a river or stream. Sally Sapelin, whom you often see in comedies, became globally famous and was determined to practice speaking. He and a friend came up with a game where one person names any object or issue around them, and the other must speak about it for one minute without pausing. They found this exercise fun and helpful in developing quick thinking and speaking. You should follow their example. If you're shy, start practicing alone, and once comfortable, try it in front of strangers. Begin with simple topics and gradually move to more abstract concepts such as self-discipline, persistence, or resilience. By asking yourself six questions: Why? Who? Where? How? What? When? You can easily talk about any topic for 60 seconds.

I. Preparation 1. Create an outline for one of the following topics: - Choose a topic from the textbook and create an outline. 2. Sample outline a. Self-introduction - Introduction: A greeting and the reason for introducing myself - Body: Introduce my name, age, family size and who is in it, hometown, and where I live Introduce my class and school Daily routine: going to school, doing house chores Likes and dislikes - Conclusion: Thanking everyone and saying goodbye b. Introducing a friend I cherish - Introduction: A greeting and the reason for introducing the friend - Body: Introduce my friend’s name and age How I met this friend: in class, at school, or in the same neighborhood Why I like this friend: They are a good listener, helpful, or hardworking - Describe their appearance and personality - Share memorable moments with the friend - Conclusion: Expressing my feelings toward the friend c. Talking about my family - Introduction: A greeting and stating the reason for introducing my family - Body: Introduce the family: number of people and who they are Describe my father: name, age, profession, and personality Describe my mother: name, age, profession, and personality Describe my siblings: name, age, profession, and personality Share memorable moments like family vacations or celebrations - Conclusion: Expressing my love and feelings toward my family d. Describing a typical day in my life - Introduction: A greeting and explaining the theme of the story - Body: Introduce myself: name, age, grade, and school Morning: going to school, participating in school activities like exercise or soccer Afternoon: return home for lunch and rest Post-school activities: playing soccer with friends, flying kites with my brother, helping my mom with cooking Evening: dinner, studying, and sleeping - Conclusion: How I feel about my day (productive, joyful, or boring) II. Sample speeches 1. Self-introduction Hello, teachers and friends, I would like to introduce myself. My name is…, I am a student in class 6…, at… school. I live at…, in… district. My family consists of four members: my father, mother, me, and my younger sister. Besides studying, I help my parents with household chores such as picking vegetables, washing dishes, and sweeping the house. I enjoy natural science subjects and playing badminton with my classmates during breaks. I dream of becoming a doctor to help treat people in the future. That’s all for my introduction. Thank you, teachers and friends, for your attention. 2. Introducing a cherished friend In our class, I’m quite social and friendly, so I have many friends. But among them, Linh is my favorite friend. We’re both in the sixth grade, but Linh is smaller in size than me. She has fair skin, an oval face, and gentle eyes. Every day, Linh arrives at school early. She is very studious and often helps me with lessons. Linh is also the class monitor. When I visit her house, I see her helping her mom with household chores, whether it’s cooking, cleaning, or washing dishes. In her free time, Linh loves reading, which is why we became close friends. We both enjoy reading famous literary works and often discuss them together for hours. I truly value Linh’s friendship, and I hope we will remain good friends forever. 3. Talking about my family Hello, teachers and friends, my name is…, and I’m a student in class 6… at… school. Now, I would like to introduce my family. My family consists of four members: my father, mother, older brother, and me. My father’s name is…, he is 44 years old, and he is a doctor. I am very proud of my dad. He is strict and serious at home, and my brother and I are often afraid of him when we make mistakes. My mother’s name is…, she is 40 years old, and she works as a literature teacher. She is very caring and often talks with us about everything. The closest person to me is my older brother, who is 20 years old and a university student. When we have free time, we enjoy playing football together. My family is very happy and loving. We often go on family trips during the summer holidays, and we have many fond memories. I love my family very much. 4. Describing a meaningful day Have you ever had a meaningful day off? For me, it was last Saturday. That day, I was the only one at home. My parents went to work, and my sister went on a trip with her friends. Since I was home alone, I decided to do a full house cleaning. After taking a shower and having breakfast, I started cleaning from the living room to the bedroom, making sure everything was neat and tidy before my family returned. By noon, I finished cleaning. I treated myself to a simple meal and took a short break. In the afternoon, I continued cleaning the yard and watering my dad’s garden. The last task was cooking a delicious meal for the family. When my parents returned and saw the house spotless, they were very happy. We sat together for dinner, and seeing the smiles on my parents’ and sister’s faces made all the effort worthwhile. That Saturday was truly a meaningful day for me.

I. PREPARATION AT HOME

1. Outline: Introduction to a Friend You Cherish

1. Introduction:

Greeting
Reason for introducing your friend
2. Body:

a. Personal Details:

Name of your friend
Which class and school they attend
Where they live
b. Appearance:

Physical shape
Facial features
Skin color
Hair style
c. Personality:

How they behave with others
How they behave with family
How they treat their friends
d. Hobbies:

Favorite sports? Favorite music?
What do they usually do in their free time?
3. Conclusion:

The affection you have for your friend

2. Talking About My Family

1. Introduction:

Greeting
Reason for choosing to talk about your family
2. Body

How many people are in your family?
Where does your family live?
Discuss the professions of your family members
Share common family activities
Recount a happy memory you have with your family
3. Conclusion:

The love you have for your family

3. A Day in the Life of My Class
1. Introduction

Greeting
Reason for narrating a day in your class
2. Body:

What time does your class start and end?
Describe the sequence of activities throughout the day
Specify the locations and content of each activity
Choose one activity to elaborate on
3. Conclusion:

The class's feelings about the activity

2. Sample Essays
Self-introduction
Hi everyone! We've all bid farewell to primary school and now we’re part of 6A1. Perhaps you don’t know much about my family, personality, or hobbies yet, so today I’m here to introduce myself. My name is Nguyễn Mai Linh, and I’m 11 years old. I live with my parents and younger sister in a cozy house on Bà Triệu Street. My dad is an engineer, and my mom is a doctor. My little sister is in grade 3, very obedient, and does well in school.
Every day, my mom drives me to school at 7 AM, and picks me up after school. When I get home, I help her cook and tidy up the house. I always make sure to complete all the homework before relaxing by watching TV or reading a book. Occasionally on weekends, my family visits my grandparents, where I play with my cousins and enjoy fresh fruits from the garden.
I have many hobbies: watching cartoons, reading, and occasionally playing sports to clear my mind. My house has many great books, and I’ll bring them to class if you want to read them.
My dream is to become a tour guide in the future, speak fluent English, and explore many places around the world. Thanks for listening!

About My Family
Hello everyone, I’m Nguyễn Đức Long, a student of class 6A1 at Giảng Võ Middle School.
My family lives in a small apartment in a building. Our home is always neat and tidy, thanks to my mom’s care. She’s 37 years old and works as a teacher. Every day, she goes to school, and manages household chores, cooking, and stays up late preparing lessons. I try to help by cleaning the house to ease her workload. My dad is an IT engineer and often travels for work. His job involves creating software that makes life easier. We also have a 1-year-old sister who is just learning to talk and is very cute.
My favorite part of the day is dinner when the whole family gathers together, and the table is always filled with laughter. During meals, my parents often ask us about what we’ve learned in school and the joys of the day. They encourage us to study harder, and as a reward, they promised a trip to the beautiful Da Nang beach at the end of the year.
On weekends, the family cleans the house together or visits grandparents. Sometimes, dad takes us to bookstores or fun parks to relax after a busy week of school.
My family is the source of warmth and love. No matter where I go, I always think about the home with my parents and little sister. This gives me the motivation to study harder every day.

I. Preparation

1. Choose a Topic: Self-Introduction

2. Create an Outline

Introduction:

- Opening greeting

- Reason for introducing yourself

Body:

- Mention your name, age, class, and school

- Introduce your family members (briefly: name, age, profession)

- Discuss yourself:

+ Academic performance: your strengths, results, favorite subjects, and disliked subjects

+ Health status

+ Daily activities

+ Strengths and weaknesses

+ Future aspirations

Conclusion

- Closing greeting

- Thanking the audience for listening

Topic 2: Introducing a Friend You Cherish

Introduction:

- Greeting

- Reason for introducing your friend

Body:

Introduce your friend’s name, age, and school

- Describe their appearance:

+ Facial features

+ Body shape

+ Clothing

- Discuss their personality and relationship with others:

+ Key personality traits

+ Attitude towards friends and family

+ Relationship with teachers and elders

- Discuss their academic performance:

+ Results and favorite subjects

- Talk about their hobbies and extracurricular activities:

+ Helping friends

+ Participation in school and class activities

Conclusion:

- Your deep affection for your friend

- Closing greeting and thanking the audience

Topic 1: Self-Introduction:

Introduction:

– Greeting and reason for sharing.

– My name is Hoa, a 6th-grade student at Phan Dinh Phung Secondary School. My family consists of five people: my father, mother, older sister, me, and my younger sister.

Body:

– My hobbies include singing and dancing.

– My weakness: cooking.

– My favorite subjects are Mathematics and Literature.

Conclusion: Wrapping up my introduction.

Topic 2: Introducing a Friend I Cherish.

Introduction:

– What is their name and where are they from?

– Greeting and reason for introducing.

Body:

– Why do I admire this friend?

– What qualities make them special?

– What do they look like?

– How do they treat others?

Conclusion: Emphasizing why I value this friend and confirming that they are my best friend.

Topic 3: Talking About My Family.

Introduction:

– Where does my family live?

– How many members are in my family?

Body:

– What are the professions of my parents?

– What are my father’s and my own personalities like?

– What do my siblings do?

– How is their work?

Conclusion: Confirming how happy and united my family is.

Topic 4: Talking About My Day’s Activity

Introduction:

– When did the activity happen and why did I participate?

Body:

– Where did the activity take place?

– What was my purpose for joining the activity?

Conclusion: What valuable lessons I learned from that activity.

Sample Essay:

Talking About My Family

Hello everyone, today I would like to share about my family. My family consists of five members: my father, mother, myself, my older sister, and my younger brother.

My father is a civil engineer, my mother is a homemaker, my older sister works at an online newspaper, I am a 6th-grade student at Kim Lien Secondary School, and my younger sister is a 3rd-grade student at Kim Lien Primary School.

Thank you very much for listening, I hope you have a wonderful day.

I. Preparation Prepare an outline based on one of the following topics: a) Introduce yourself. b) Introduce your best friend. c) Tell about your family. d) Describe a typical day in your life. Suggestions: Topic 1 - Page 111 in 6th Grade Literature Book, Volume 1: Self-Introduction. a) Introduction: Greet and explain why you want to introduce yourself. b) Body: – Share your name, age, grade, and school. – Introduce your family members (you can use this section as an introduction). – Your hobbies, such as singing, dancing, etc. – Weaknesses: like cooking. – Your favorite subjects: Math, Literature. – Your dream or future aspirations. c) Conclusion: A closing statement after introducing yourself. Topic 2 - Page 111 in 6th Grade Literature Book, Volume 1: Introducing your best friend. a) Introduction: – What's your friend's name, where are they from, and where do they live? – Greet and explain why you are talking about this friend. b) Body: – Why do you like your friend? – What qualities does your friend have? – What is their physical appearance? – How do they interact with others? – What are your friend's future dreams? c) Conclusion: Emphasize why you value your friend and confirm that they are your best friend. Topic 3 - Page 111 in 6th Grade Literature Book, Volume 1: Talking about your family. a) Introduction: – Where does your family live? – How many people are in your family? b) Body: – What are your parents' occupations? – What are their personalities like? – What do your siblings do? – How does your family show love and care for each other? c) Conclusion: Affirm that your family is very happy. Topic 4 - Page 111 in 6th Grade Literature Book, Volume 1: Describing your daily activities. a) Introduction: When does this activity take place, and why did you choose to participate? b) Body: – Where does this activity happen? – What are your goals or reasons for participating? c) Conclusion: What valuable lessons have you learned from this experience? II. Preparing for Storytelling: Practice Speaking in Class 1. Self-introduction Hello everyone, My name is Trinh Xuan Minh, I am a student in class 6A at Yen Hoa Secondary School, Cau Giay District, Hanoi. My home is located at..., Yen Hoa Ward, Cau Giay District. My family consists of my dad, mom, younger sister, and me. I really enjoy studying Math, Physics, Chemistry, and watching cartoons. My dream is to become a police officer when I grow up so I can catch criminals and keep our neighborhood safe. I ride my bike to school every day and pick up my younger sister from her school. I love my sister very much. She has two cute braids, which shake when she talks. I like things to be neat and organized, as my dad always teaches me. I don't like when girls eat sour candy in class, but I still want to be a good friend to everyone. Thank you for listening. 2. Introducing myself and my family Hello everyone, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Ta Ngoc Anh, I live at..., and I am a 6A student at Yen Hoa Secondary School, Cau Giay District, Hanoi. I enjoy singing, drawing, solving math problems, and watching cartoons, especially shows like 'Hãy đợi đấy' and 'Pokémon.' I admire Pikachu because it's cute and talented. I love chocolates, sour candies, but I dislike guava. At home, I help with cleaning, washing dishes, and taking care of plants. My dad grows many beautiful and valuable plants. I like playing with my friends, especially the chubbier ones. I like wearing uniforms and love Sundays because it means no studying, just playing. In the future, I hope to become an art teacher and teach children how to draw. My younger sister, Ta Thu Hang, is in kindergarten. My parents work at the E-lin Dairy Company. They love us very much, and on weekends, they often take us out for ice cream. (Summarized by two 6th-grade students from Yen Hoa Secondary School, Cau Giay District, Hanoi) Basic Presentation Guidelines Form: – For the speaker: + Use gestures, body language, and express emotions when speaking. + Speak confidently, naturally, and make eye contact. + Stand in an appropriate position. + Speak fluently, clearly, and with expression. + The speech should be logical, clear, and straightforward. + Proper pronunciation and spelling. + Stick to the topic and requirements. – For the listener: + Understand the content of the presentation. + Provide feedback or suggestions if needed. + Add any missing content if necessary. Content: – Must be complete and coherent. – Ideas should be logically organized. – Stick to the provided outline.