1. Elements of a Good Presentation
Presentation Skills
Session 1

2. What do YOU think? Brainstorm with a partner:
Who are some of the most famous and respected public speakers in your home culture (alive today or from history)?
What made them so compelling?
What kind of school or business presentations have you enjoyed listening to (think about what made them interesting and compelling)?
What kinds of presenter behavior make you feel bored in a presentation?

3. Famous Public Speakers
Share some well-respected orators from your own culture…

4. Characteristics of Good Presentations
Share what you have enjoyed or found interesting…
Share what you find boring in presentations…
How can you use your past experiences as an AUDIENCE MEMBER to help you become a better public speaker?

5. Elements of a Good Presentation
You and your partner will receive one characteristic. Try to write a clear, specific definition. What does it mean? How can we be sure to do it well? Give some examples…
Write a definition of your characteristic… Give specific examples
Focused, clearly-developed topic
Clear speech—pronunciation, pacing, volume
Understanding your audience
Speaking not reading!
Good preparation
Avoid annoying habits
Physical factors (body)
Good visuals
Effective introduction/conclusion
Effectively fielding questions

6. How your presentations will be graded
Content
Persona
Focused, clearly-developed topic
Understanding of and rapport with audience
Developing and evidencing expertise
Eye contact
Logical, effective support
Gestures and body language
Avoid annoying habits
Organization
Preparation and practice
Spoken Grammar/Pronunciation
Effective introduction/conclusion
Clear speech—pronunciation, pacing, volume
Well-developed body content
Effectively fielding questions
Avoiding monotonous reading of notes or slides
Visuals
Detecting and correcting written errors
Appropriate theme/style
Self-correcting spoken errors
Effective use of text and “white space”
Graphics, animation and sound enhance rather than detract