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How to give a good presentation.

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This is the PPT I used for a lesson I gave to my ESL class before their presentation competition. For the lesson plan go to www.highschoolesl.com

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How to give a good presentation.

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The big-gest problem?

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“According to most studies, the

number one fear of the average

person is public speaking. Num-

ber two is death.

That means if most people had to

go to a funeral, they would

rather be in the coffin than read-

ing the Eulogies.”

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Just be confident!

• Stand straight.• Smile.• Speak slowly.• Speak loudly.• Use hand gestures.

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Good (simple) PPT presenta-tions.

•Keep the background simple.

•Contrasting background and text.

•Minimize text.

•Use good pictures and graphics.

•Use simple traditional fonts.

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• Alternate speakers with every slide

• Practice transitions before the presen-

tation.

• Briefly introduce the next presenter.

• Speak more than once per presenta-

tion.

• Assume your team knows when to

transition.

• Stand in sequential speaking order.

Group presentation do’s and don’ts

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•Communicate transitions nonverbally.

•Stand wherever there is room in the

venue.

•Stand behind a computer when speaking.

• Alternate speakers with changes in con-

tent.

•All of your speaking at the same time.

•Step forward from your group when

speaking.

Group presentation do’s and don’ts

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Do’s

• Do: Alternate speakers with changes in con-tent

• Do:  All of your speaking at the same time.

• Do: Practice transitions before the presen-tation.

• Do:  Briefly introduce the next presenter. (3 seconds max)

• Do: Stand in sequential speaking order

• Do: Step forward from your group when speaking

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Don’ts

• Alternate speakers with every slide

• Assume your team knows when to transi-tion.

• Communicate transitions nonverbally.

• Stand wherever there is room in the venue.

• Stand behind a computer when speaking.

• Speak more than once per presentation.

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Top Tips from Steve Jobs

• Passion• Rule of three• Simple slides• Prepare and practice• Avoid reading from notes• Funny• Graphs/diagrams

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Final points

• Dress smartly• Check where you will be present-

ing• Check all the technology works• Have a plan for if it doesn’t work• Give the people listening lots of

compliments, presents etc.