1. PRESENTATION SKILLS

2. Making an oral presentation Developing 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.

3. * Be prepared There 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.

4. * Be 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.

5. * Tailor your presentation to the audience Make 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.

6. * Don’t read your presentation word for word Make 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.

7. * Use visual 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.

8. * Use 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.

9. * Keep your audience involved in your presentation If 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.

10. * Use your voice effectively Vary the tone of your voice. Speak clearly, at a normal pace never too quickly.

11. * End on a positive note End your presentation on a positive note. Make sure that the audience leaves, feeling upbeat about what you have said.

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

13. Presentation Topics Poster project (any topic related to the stories) Sequel Different Ending Identifying with any of the characters Historical Background of the story Reading Journal Script / Role Play Cross Analysis of two stories Own Response

14. GRADING CRITERIA PRESENTATION 30pts A 15-20 minute presentation on the predetermined day.

15. Content & Comprehensibility 10pts 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.

16. Management & 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.

17. Use of Visual Aids 4pts The student makes use of visuals or real objects while presenting.

18. Fluency 3pts The speech is fluent. ( the speed is neither too slow nor too fast)

19. Involvement 5pts The student asks questions, makes comments or participates in the presentation of his/her peers.