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.comTRANSCRIPT
How to give a good presentation.
The big-gest problem?
“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.”
Just be confident!
• Stand straight.• Smile.• Speak slowly.• Speak loudly.• Use hand gestures.
Good (simple) PPT presenta-tions.
•Keep the background simple.
•Contrasting background and text.
•Minimize text.
•Use good pictures and graphics.
•Use simple traditional fonts.
• 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
•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
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
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.
Steve Jobs
Top Tips from Steve Jobs
• Passion• Rule of three• Simple slides• Prepare and practice• Avoid reading from notes• Funny• Graphs/diagrams
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.