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Structure,
Sound & Sense:
Essay Writing:
Essay Oral
Presentation
Task 4: Outline
A speech consists of
three parts: an introduction, a body, and a conclusion. Plan
what you’re going to cover in each section of your
presentation.
1. List the things you
want to cover in each section. You may choose to translate
your outline to note cards or slides later, or you may want
to work directly from your outline. Be sure to write
legibly—you don’t want to get up in front of the class and
find out you can’t read your own writing.
2. Introduction.
Plan to introduce your presentation with an
attention-grabber, like a joke or an anecdote about your
topic. Telling it will help you relax and warm your audience
to the presentation. Also in the introduction, tell the
audience what they’re about to hear by summarizing the most
important parts of your presentation.
3. Body. Use the
body of your presentation to make your main points. In your
outline, list each main point and two or three supporting
facts. When you’re finished, take a minute to consider the
flow—are your main points presented in a logical sequence?
4. Conclusion. Use
your conclusion to remind the audience what they’ve heard.
Restate your most important conclusions and reiterate your
most convincing evidence. Give the audience a sense of
closure by wrapping up your presentation.
Task 5: Visual Aids
Remember the old saying
“a picture is worth a thousand words?” It’s true.
1. Go over your outline
looking for opportunities to illustrate your presentation
visually. Collect pictures, maps, charts, and other visual
aids to reinforce your main points.
2. Sort through the
collection and select the very best candidates. Limit
yourself to one visual aid for the introduction, one or two
for each main point, and one for the conclusion. Make sure
each visual aid is clear and easy to read and that it
reinforces an important aspect of your presentation. Plan to
briefly discuss each visual aid that you display. You want
your audience to understand what they’re looking at and why
you’re showing it to them.
3. Note in the outline
where you will show each visual aid to the audience. List
the key things about the visual aid that you intend to call
out. This will help you remember to display the right visual
aid at the right time, even if you’re nervous.
4. Make arrangements with
your teacher for any special equipment you require, such as
a laptop computer, overhead projector, or slide projector.
Task 6: Rehearse
Practice, practice,
practice. Repeat your presentation speech over and over
again. Give it to your family. Give it to your friends. Give
it to your pets. Practice in front of a mirror. Practice in
front of a camcorder. Practice in your imagination.
1. Time yourself to make
sure your presentation fits in the allotted time.
2. Practice with your
visual aids. Make sure they’re easy to see and understand,
and that they illustrate your points without detracting from
them.
3. Speak slowly, clearly,
and not too softly. Be careful not to say “um” or fidget.
4. Ask your friends and
family if your presentation is interesting. Do they get the
main point?
Task 7: Live
presentation
Relax! You know your
material well and you’ve practiced it relentlessly. Have
faith in yourself because YOU CAN DO IT!
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Keep your thoughts on what you are saying rather than on how
you are feeling.
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Speak informally and conversationally. Be friendly. Smile!
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Make eye contact with a friend you trust, or focus on a spot
at the back of the room and imagine someone you love is
sitting there, cheering you on.
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Have fun!
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