PRESENTATION SKILLSPRESENTATION SKILLS

Making an oral presentationMaking an oral presentationDeveloping oral presentation skills is

important.You will be required to make oral

presentations in high school, college, in your career and a variety of other places.

To make effective oral presentations you must know the topic you are speaking about well and be able to convince the audience that they have something to gain by listening to what you have to say.

The following are a few suggestions for making effective oral presentations.

* * Be preparedBe preparedThere is no better preparation than

preparation itself.Learn everything there is to know about the

subject you will be talking about in your oral presentation.

Make sure you can communicate all important information about your subject within the allotted time limit.

Try to think of all the questions the audience might ask and be prepared to answer them.

Practice your presentation a few times or until you feel very comfortable with it.

* * Be positiveBe positive

No one likes to listen to someone that has nothing but negative things to say about a subject.

Make sure to be positive and enthusiastic about your subject.

Your enthusiasm will rub off on the audience.

* * Tailor your presentation to Tailor your presentation to the audiencethe audienceMake sure that your presentation

is adapted to the audience’s level of understanding and their interests.

If your presentation is boring and hard to understand, you won’t keep your audience’s attention very long.

* * Don’t read your presentation Don’t read your presentation word for wordword for wordMake sure that you know your

presentation well.Don’t read your presentation!Make sure to maintain regular

eye contact with the audience.Shift your eye contact around the

room so that the entire audience feels that you are talking to them.

** UseUse visual aidsvisual aids

Use handouts, transparencies, slides and charts to help the audience to better understand the subject of your presentation.

Remember visual aids should not be used as replacements.

* * Use examplesUse examples

Examples are useful for helping the audience to better understand the subject.

Using an example or two can help them visualize in their mind what you are saying.

** Keep your audience involved Keep your audience involved in your presentationin your presentationIf you do not keep the audience

involved in your presentation, they will lose interest and their attention will begin to wander.

Include interactive activities they can participate in or ask questions that they can answer.

** Use your voice Use your voice effectivelyeffectivelyVary the tone of your voice.Speak clearly, at a normal pace

never too quickly.

* * End on a positive noteEnd on a positive note

End your presentation on a positive note.

Make sure that the audience leaves, feeling upbeat about what you have said.

* * Don’t use plagiarismDon’t use plagiarism

Don’t take somebody else’s ideas or words and use them as if they were your own.

Presentation TopicsPresentation TopicsPoster project (any topic related to the

stories)SequelDifferent EndingIdentifying with any of the charactersHistorical Background of the storyReading JournalScript / Role PlayCross Analysis of two storiesOwn Response

GRADING CRITERIAGRADING CRITERIA

PRESENTATION 30pts

A 15-20 minute presentation on the predetermined day.

Content & Comprehensibility Content & Comprehensibility 10pts10pts

• The speech demonstrates a thorough understanding and interpretation of the topic.

• The speech displays critical thinking and originality.

• The student addresses all important aspects and uses many supporting details.

• The speech is easy to follow.• The student uses an interest grabber.• The student gives a comprehensive

summary of his/her project.

Management & Capability 8ptsManagement & Capability 8pts

• The student uses gestures, facial expressions and makes eye-contact with his/her peers during the delivery to facilitate understanding.

• The student delivers his/her speech naturally.

• The student creates a friendly atmosphere during the delivery of the speech.

Use of Visual Aids 4ptsUse of Visual Aids 4pts

• The student makes use of visuals or real objects while presenting.

Fluency 3ptsFluency 3ptsThe speech is fluent. ( the speed is

neither too slow nor too fast)

Involvement 5ptsInvolvement 5pts

The student asks questions, makes comments or participates in the presentation of his/her peers.