you will develop an oral presentation that answers a research question. You will present your claim and findings and support them with evidence. You will add visual components to help listeners understand your findings. You will differentiate between the speech used in everyday conversation and the speech needed for a formal presentation. Finally, you will learn to use your voice and body to connect with your audience and convey your key ideas.

make the oral presentation kinda short and like a 5th grader wrote it pleaase

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Title: Why Do Trees Lose Their Leaves in Autumn?

Introduction: Hi everyone! Today, I’m going to talk about why trees lose their leaves in autumn. Have you ever wondered why the leaves change color and fall off? It’s really cool and has to do with how trees prepare for winter!

Claim: Trees lose their leaves in autumn as a way to survive the cold winter months.

Main Points:

  1. What Happens in Autumn:

    • In autumn, the days start to get shorter, which means less sunlight. Trees can’t make as much food without sunlight.
    • The leaves contain a green pigment called chlorophyll, which helps trees make food. As the days get shorter, trees stop making chlorophyll.
  2. Color Changes:

    • As the green fades, we can see other colors in the leaves! Yellow and orange colors come from pigments that were always there, but we just couldn't see them because of the green.
    • Some trees even turn bright red and purple because of different chemicals in the leaves.
  3. Why Do They Drop Their Leaves?

    • Losing leaves helps trees save water during the cold winters when it is harder for them to get water from the ground.
    • It also prevents branches from breaking under the weight of snow. Without leaves, the branches are lighter!

Evidence:

  • Scientists have studied many trees and found that those who lose leaves during autumn tend to survive better in cold weather.
  • For example, deciduous trees like oaks and maples lose their leaves every year, while evergreen trees keep their needles.

Conclusion: So, to sum up, trees lose their leaves in autumn to prepare for the cold winter. It helps them save water and stay safe from heavy snow. Next time you see colorful leaves, remember it’s nature’s way of helping trees survive!

Visual Aid: (Imagine showing a colorful slideshow with these images)

  1. Photos of trees in all four seasons
  2. Diagrams showing chlorophyll and other pigments
  3. Pictures of falling leaves during autumn

Final Thought: Thank you for listening! If you see leaves falling, remember that it's not just pretty; it's all part of nature's plan. Does anyone have any questions?

(Use hand gestures to point to visuals and maintain eye contact to connect with the audience.)