1. Assignment & Public Speaking
Past, Present, Future
Assignment & Public Speaking
Aims of this lesson
To prepare for assignment 1 and public speaking assessments
To learn how to properly format & edit your essay

2. Write about three things in your life - something in your:
Homework
Write about three things in your life - something in your:
past,
present
and, future
You should write words (not more or less).

3. A few ideas Past A hobby I used to have A great family trip
The first time went to a live concert
Etc.
Present
A typical day
My neighborhood
This semester
Future
Plans after graduating
The job I want
Next school vacation
A few ideas

4. 2. answer your group members’ questions Then you will:
Speaking Exam
Make a group of 3
Change your ‘past, present, future’ essay into a short speech
Practice, Practice, Practice
On the day of your speaking exam, you have 4 minutes to:
1. present (standing up) to your group members & the teacher. Your speech should be around 1 min 30 seconds.
2. answer your group members’ questions
Then you will:
3. watch your group members’ presentations
4. ask questions