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Presentation Planning Sheet: Free Printable Planner for Year 6
- ForYear 6
- StageKey Stage 2
- CostFree
- FormatPrintable PDF
Presentation Planning Sheet is a free printable planner for Year 6 (ages 10 to 11). Children plan a short talk with a hook to start, three points for the middle and a close to finish. It needs only a pencil, and page 2 gives the grown up notes on how to use the sheet, help ideas and a stretch task.
It comes from the Mini Minds Hub, the free library of printables from Jaques of London, the British games and toy company that has been making games for families since 1795. Print both pages, give page 1 to your child and keep page 2 for yourself. Black and white printing works well.
What is on the sheet
Children plan a short talk with a clear shape: a hook to start, three points for the middle and a close to finish. They fill in each box, using the lines provided for writing. Then they practise the talk aloud. The sheet is about planning and speaking, so notes can be short words and phrases rather than full sentences. It helps children see the whole talk before they begin.
How a short talk is built
The hook
The hook is the first thing the audience hears. Its job is to get people listening. A question, a surprising idea or a short story can all work as a hook.
Three points
The middle of the talk holds the main points. Each one should be easy to say in a sentence or two. Putting them in a sensible order helps listeners follow.
The close
The close tells the audience the talk is finished. It can remind them of the main message or leave them with something to think about.
Practise aloud
A plan on paper is only the start. Saying the talk out loud shows which parts flow well and which parts need changing.
Why plan a talk before giving it?
A good talk has a shape. The audience needs to know where it starts, where it is going and when it has finished. Planning before speaking helps a speaker keep to the point. Without a plan, a speaker can ramble, repeat themselves or forget their best idea. A hook, three points and a close gives a simple frame that works for talks about almost any subject.
Spoken language is part of the National Curriculum for English in England, and it continues in Year 6. At this age children work on organising ideas, speaking clearly and thinking about their audience. Notes on a planner are a prompt, not a script. Reading aloud word for word can make a talk sound flat, so short notes and practice often sound more natural.
Skills and curriculum link
- Planning a talk
- Speaking aloud
- Organising ideas
- Choosing main points
- Speaking clearly
This sheet supports the area below. It is matched to the published England framework. Please check it against your own school plan.
| Framework | Subject or area | Strand | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Curriculum (England) | English | Spoken language | Year 6 |
What children will be able to do
- I can plan a short talk with a start, middle and end.
- I can choose the main points I want to share.
- I can think about how to speak clearly.
Ideas to help with planning
- Start with the messageDecide the one thing you want people to remember. Every part of the talk should help to get that message across.
- Keep notes shortSingle words and short phrases are easier to glance at than full sentences. They also help you look up at your audience.
- Order mattersPut the points in an order that makes sense to a listener. Think about which point should come first and which should come last.
- Pace and claritySpeaking too fast makes it hard to follow. A short pause between points gives listeners time to think.
Key words
- HookThe opening of a talk that gets the audience interested.
- Main pointAn important idea that you want your audience to understand.
- CloseThe ending of a talk. It wraps up the message.
- AudienceThe people who listen to your talk.
- PaceHow fast or slow you speak.
- Eye contactLooking at the people you are talking to.
How to use it
- Print both pages. Page 1 is for your child. Keep page 2, which has the notes for you.
- Work through the sheet together the first time. Talk about each choice before your child writes it down.
- Ask your child to fill in each box with short notes. Words and phrases are enough.
- Practise the talk aloud. Then check it against the notes on page 2.
- Come back to it another day. Repeating a familiar activity builds confidence.
Help, stretch and game ideas
If it feels too hard
Start with a question as a hook. Pick one the audience can answer in their heads. Then take one box at a time. Write a short phrase, not full sentences, and say it aloud before moving on. Then ask, "What is your main message?"
To stretch confident children
Time your talk. Practise it aloud with a timer and see how long it takes. Then try to make it shorter or longer by cutting detail or adding an example. Decide which version suits your audience best and say why.
Make it a game
Present to the family. Everyone listens and gives one thing they liked and one question. Give each listener a role, such as spotting the hook, counting the main points or noticing how clearly the speaker talks. Then swap, so everyone gets a turn to speak.
Talk about it
- What is the main message of your talk?
- How will you start to get people listening?
- Which of your three points is the most important, and why?
- What will you do to speak clearly and keep a good pace?
- How would you change your talk for a different audience?
- What did you notice when you said it aloud that you did not notice on paper?
Take it off the page
Tell a story in three parts
At the dinner table, take turns telling a short story about your day. Give it a start, a middle and an end, and let the listeners say which part they liked best.
Hook hunt
Listen for how people start talks, stories and conversations. Does the opening make you want to hear more? Share your favourite opening with someone at home.
Mirror practice
Stand in front of a mirror and say your talk quietly. Notice where you look and how you stand. Try pausing between each point.
Who it is for
Parents
Sit beside your child for the first go, then let them lead. Listen to the talk and ask what they want you to remember. Praise clear thinking and effort. Short sessions work better than long ones.
Teachers
Use it as a starter before a presentation task, as a plenary, or as preparation for a speaking activity. It links to the Spoken language strand of English in Year 6. Page 2 gives help and stretch ideas for mixed groups.
Home educators
Pair it with a topic your child already loves, such as a hobby, a book or a trip. Let them present to the family at the end of the week. It can be reused for brothers and sisters.
Where this fits
Before this, children practise speaking in sentences, taking turns in conversation and retelling events in order. They learn to listen to others and answer questions. Those skills give them the confidence to speak to a group.
After this, children can plan longer talks, add more detail to each point and think about how to adapt their talk for different audiences. They can also practise listening to others and giving useful feedback.
Check it worked
Ask these when the sheet is finished. Listen for the reasoning, not just the answer.
- What is the main message of your talk?
- How will you start to get people listening?
- What will you do to speak clearly and keep a good pace?
Questions parents and teachers ask
- What age is Presentation Planning Sheet for?
It is written for Year 6 (ages 10 to 11), in Key Stage 2. Younger children can try it with a grown up helping, and older children can use it to prepare a real talk.
- Is it free, and do I need to print in colour?
Yes, it is free to print for home and classroom use. No, you do not need colour. It prints well in black and white on plain A4 paper, and it is two pages.
- How long does it take?
It depends on the child and how much they want to practise. Some children fill in the boxes quickly, while others like to think about each part. You can also split it, planning one day and practising aloud another.
- Does the sheet have right answers?
No. It is a planning sheet, so every child's plan will be different. Page 2 has notes on how to use the sheet, help for children who find it hard, and a stretch idea.
- Can teachers use it in class?
Yes. Teachers can use it as a starter, plenary, early finisher task, homework or table activity. It needs no preparation beyond printing, and it links to the Spoken language strand of English.
- What is a hook?
A hook is the opening of a talk that gets people interested. It can be a question, a surprising idea or a short story. If a child finds it hard, starting with a question is a good way in.
- Is it screen free, and can home educators use it?
Yes to both. It needs only paper and a pencil. Home educators and tutors can use it on its own or as part of a wider plan, and print it again for brothers, sisters or revision.
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