Presentation Steps
What is the first step in giving a presentation?
Select a topic.
What opener is this?
"Someone once said, 'What you admire in others will develop in yourself.'"
What closer is this?
"Courage isn't the absence of fear, it's resistance to fear."
A quotation.
What do you write on your note cards?
Main points & keywords
Short Phrases
Bullet points to separate ideas
Use different colored pens when necessary
What should be included in the introduction of your presentation?
Greeting
Opener
Topic Statement
Preview
What is the 2nd (second) step in giving a presentation?
Brainstorm ideas and details.
What opener is this?
"What qualities in a person do you like the most?"
Question
What closer is this?
"I want to have the same amount of courage and strength as she does."
A hope or wish for the future.
How should you make eye contact with the audience?
Look at sections of the audience at random.
Look down at your notes occasionally.
Hold notecards at chest level to move eyes easily.
Don't read directly from your notecards.
Don't move your eyes from left to right then right to left too evenly.
Don't look at the ceiling or floor when you are thinking of what to say next, but look at the space between people.
What should be included in the conclusion of your presentation?
Signal Phrase
Review
Closer
Thanks
What is the 3rd (third) step in giving a presentation?
Organize supporting details and key points into an outline.
What opener is this?
"It may surprise you that there are 66 million school-age girls in the world today who are not receiving any education."
An interesting or surprising fact.
What closer is this?
"Always work to develop in yourself those qualities that you admire in others."
A call to action.
What are some good tips to make a PowerPoint?
Use large font.
Use ONE font but in different sizes and styles.
Use KEYWORDS and SHORT phrases, not complete sentences.
Use DARK font on light background or LIGHT font on dark background for contrast.
Which one is the topic statement of a presentation?
A-"As I said, to me it's shocking and unbelievable to hear about this news."
B-"The story was shocking and unbelievable so I think you will find it interesting."
B-"The story was shocking and unbelievable so I think you will find it interesting."
What do you do to prepare for your presentation after the first 3 steps?
Write an attention-getting opener and closer.
What opener is this?
"Young people like to admire famous actors and athletes."
A common viewpoint or opinion.
What closer is this?
"All in all, his struggles have shown me the meaning of courage, hard work, and dedication."
Emphasizing importance or impact of topic.
What are some bad postures and body movements?
Stand with your legs crossed to look relaxed.
Rock back & forth on your heels/toes to look more interesting.
Cross your arms in front of your chest to look confident.
Keep your hands in your pocket to seem casual and friendly.
Stay in one spot throughout the presentation.
How do you end a group discussion?
Thank everyone for their participation.
Use a signal phrase to tell others it's time to stop.
Summarize great ideas you heard in the group discussion.
What are the last steps in preparing for your presentation?
Make note cards and practice presenting your presentation.
What opener is this?
"Please put up your hand if you have a friend or family member who you really admire?"
A survey.
What closer is this?
"Perhaps it's worth considering who your heroes are and what you admire about them."
A suggestion, prediction or warning.
When do you pause during your presentation?
Pause between phrases and sentences to give audience time to process and think about what you just said.
How should you manage a group discussion?
Can someone add to Lee's idea?
What do you think, Jen?
Acknowledge people's answers as useful.