Learning to Give, Philanthropy education resources that teach giving and civic engagement
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Purpose:
This lesson will emphasize the philanthropic opportunities within our local communities, homes/family and schools. Based on information from speakers, students will create persuasive speeches encouraging philanthropy in the community, at home or in the school.
Duration:
Four Seventy-Minute Class Periods
Objectives:
The learner will:
- describe local philanthropic opportunities.
- explain why philanthropy is needed in the community, in homes/families and in the school.
- develop persuasive arguments encouraging philanthropy.
Materials:
- Send Your Love, partial song lyrics (Attachment One)
- List of local philanthropic organizations from Chamber of Commerce
- Steps to an Effective Persuasive Speech (Attachment Two)
- Student copies of Persuasive Speech Rubric (Attachment Three)
Instructional Procedure(s):
Anticipatory Set:
Recite or play only the first minute and a half of the song “Send Your Love.” Focus on the words:This ain't no time for doubting your power
This ain't no time for hiding your care
You're climbing down from an ivory tower
You've got a stake in the world we ought to share
- Ask students to describe in their own words the point that is being made.
Day One:
- Ask the students to relate the words of the song to philanthropy (“the giving of one's time, talent or treasure for the sake of another, or for the common good; includes voluntary action for the public good, voluntary giving, voluntary service and voluntary association, primarily for the benefit of others; an active effort to promote human welfare.) Conduct a brief group discussion.
- Distribute a list of local philanthropic organizations to students. Explain that volunteers have come from local philanthropic organizations to speak about the work of their organizations. Stress that the presence of these volunteers in the classroom is a philanthropic act in itself. Encourage students to ask questions and be interactive with the speakers. Introduce the speakers and have each one share philanthropic opportunities in their organizations and explain how 10-15 year olds can be involved.
Day Two:
- Describe the characteristics of “persuasive” speech. Go over criteria that define an effective persuasive speech. See Steps to an Effective Persuasive Speech ( Attachment Two ).
- Form groups of three. Within groups, have each student select either: local community, home/family or school philanthropy as their focus, making sure that each area is represented. Assign students to prepare a three to five minute persuasive speech on the importance of being involved in philanthropy in their above focus area.
- The teacher should distribute and review Persuasive Speech Rubric ( Attachment Three ).
Day Three:
- Allow students to complete the preparation of their speeches and rehearse within their three person groups, focusing on content, time and presentation skills. The teacher should move from group to group, answering questions and listening for students' understanding and focusing on the time, talent and treasure attributes of philanthropy.
- Have students present their speeches to the entire class.
Assessment:
The teacher will assess the speeches using Persuasive Speech Rubric ( Attachment Three ).
School/Home Connection:
- Interactive Parent / Student Homework:
Students will be encouraged to practice the speech with parents at home to become more comfortable in presenting.
Bibliographical References:
- Sting. Send Your Love . Universal International, September 8, 2003. Audio CD-Single. ASIN: B0000ARNDH.
- http:// www.chamberofcommerce.com/ (list of local philanthropic organizations)
- http://www.lyricstime.com/ (lyrics)
Lesson Developed By:
Kyle JohnsonEastern Pulaski Community Schools
Winamac Middle School
Winamac, IN 46996
Stan Good
Eastern Pulaski Community Schools
Winamac Middle School
Winamac, IN 46996
Handouts:
Handout 1Print Handout 1
Send Your Love
By Sting
(Partial Song Lyrics)
Finding the world in the smallness of a grain of sand
And holding infinities in the palm of your hand
And Heaven's realms in the seedlings of this tiny flower
And eternities in the space of a single hour
Send your love into the future
Send your love into the distant dawn
Inside your mind is a relay station
A mission probe into the unknowing
We send a seed to a distant future
Then we can watch the galaxies growing
This ain't no time for doubting your power
This ain't no time for hiding your care
You're climbing down from an ivory tower
You've got a stake in the world we ought to share
You see the stars are moving so slowly
But still the earth is moving so fast
Can't you see the moon is so lonely
She's still trapped in the pain of the past
This is the time of the worlds colliding
This is the time of kingdoms falling
This is the time of the worlds dividing
Time to heed your call
Send your love into the future
Send your precious love into some distant time
And fix that wounded planet with the love of your healing
Send your love
Send your love
Handout 2Print Handout 2
Steps to an Effective Persuasive Speech
Step One: Focusing on the Subject
- The topic for a persuasive speech must be clear. There must be a reason for arguing.
- In order to focus on the subject, first write a sentence that indicates what you want the listener to think.
Step Two: Studying the Listener's Position
Since you assume that the listener is opposed to your point of view, put yourself in the listener's place. Anticipate his or her concerns by answering the following questions:
- What is the listener's position on this issue?
- What information does the listener have/not have which is relevant to the issue?
Step Three: Thinking Through the Arguments
Answer the following questions about your point of view:
- What information can I give the listener to make his or her current position uncomfortable?
- What facts, statistics, examples or illustrations will help the listener see the importance of changing his or her position?
- What information can I include that will negate the listener's arguments?
- What personal appeal will most likely cause the listener to take action?
Step Four: Doing the Research
- Seek out facts and arguments to support your argument.
- Read about opposing arguments to understand the other point of view and be able to refute it.
Step Five: Getting the Arguments on Paper
- The speaker must somehow appeal to the listener in order to change his or her position or opinion. Consider using: logic, emotional appeal, believability.
- Begin with your topic sentence and provide supporting arguments.
Step Six: Revising/Analyzing the Content
After you have written the first draft, ask:
- Have I included a clear topic sentence, either at the beginning or the end?
- Is the information easy to follow with clear, concise sentences?
- Have I refuted the major opposing arguments and given additional supporting arguments?
- Do I show an understanding of both points of view?
Handout 3Print Handout 3
Persuasive Speech Rubric
Score/Criteria
4 There is a clear position statement, supported by reasonable arguments. The speaker's body language is not distracting to the listener. Words are correctly used and pronounced, avoiding slang expressions. The speaker avoids a monotone and speaks slowly and loudly enough to be understood. The point of view is convincing.
3 Six or seven criteria are met.
2 Four or five criteria are met.
1 Less than four criteria are met.
0 No criteria are met.
Unit Contents:
Overview:ECHO, ECHO, ECHO—Each Can Help Others Summary
Lessons:
- 1.
- I Am Who We Are
- 2.
- I Know I Can
- 3.
- Let's Walk That Talk
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