Deliverable
Define Show Focus
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Self Directed Learning
Content Expertise
Collaboration
Reflection
Core Content
Community Partners
Essential Question
Critique and Revision
Submission Required
In small groups, you will gather ideas from peers and community voices to craft a simple, user-centered problem definition for your talk show project. Create a kid-friendly POV statement, 3–5 How Might We questions, 1–3 user persona cards (with drawings and labels), and a basic problem map showing causes and effects. Use sticky notes, drawings, and simple arrows to show how the ideas connect. Share drafts with another group and revise based on their feedback.
Plan day
Day 4
Duration
60 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 60 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Begin with a welcome and brief review of yesterday's work defining student needs. (5 min) |
| 2 | Form small groups to brainstorm show focus ideas with storyboards and sticky notes. (10 min) |
| 3 | Create user persona cards using simple drawings and labels to identify key audience members. (10 min) |
| 4 | Draft How Might We questions on paper that address community influences and ideas collected. (10 min) |
| 5 | Facilitate a gallery walk to view other groups' work and provide sticky note feedback. (5 min) |
| 6 | Return to groups to reflect on feedback and refine show focus statements. (5 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Prepare sticky notes, markers, and large sheets of paper for group work.
- Create an anchor chart showcasing examples of user persona cards and How Might We questions.
- Arrange room for easy movement and collaboration between groups during gallery walk.
Student-facing instructions
You will work in groups to come up with new ideas for your show's focus. Use paper, markers, and sticky notes to draw your ideas and write helpful questions. Make sure you listen to your friends' ideas and be ready to talk about them. Look for ways to show what you've learned about your community and how you want to share stories.