Hey, happy Tuesday!
12/17 Quick Write:
The presentation sign-up sheet is posted on Google Classroom… check it so you know when you and your group are presenting!
Today your group will be wrapping up slideshows. For those of you presenting tomorrow, if you would like to come into lunch today or tomorrow to practice, you are welcome to.
As you finish your slideshows today, you need to determine who will present what information. Everyone needs to speak during the presentation.
I know, I know… a lot of you do not like public speaking. But avoiding speaking to groups doesn’t make the anxiety go away… you have to practice! That is why towards the end of class, once your group has figured out who is discussing which info, I will have note-cards for you write down the key points you want to present.
So often when we are nervous, we get distracted and end up forgetting important info. The note-card will have a short list of important information on it, so you won’t forget any of it!
When you are presenting, keep this in mind!!
- You are NOT reading the slides. We in the audience can read for ourselves.
- In your own words, you are simply telling us about your topic. You should know this information since you researched it!
- Make eye contact and speak loudly.
- Use your note-card only to remind yourself of important things you want to cover… you’re not reading a speech!
- Everyone must speak.
- Someone must explain the physical or auditory artifact.
If you know that you get really nervous when presenting, get together with your group and practice presenting your info together!
Have a smooth day, today!