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Preparing to deliver a presentation

I can use effective preparation strategies to help me deliver a presentation confidently.

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Preparing to deliver a presentation

I can use effective preparation strategies to help me deliver a presentation confidently.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Presentations are much more engaging when the speaker does not simply read off a page or memorise word for word.
  2. Effective cue cards will give just the right amount of information to help to deliver and structure a presentation.
  3. If you take questions, try and respond with new content rather than repeating parts of the presentation.
  4. Asking open questions can invite developed responses.
  5. If you are unsure how to answer a question, using tentative phrases can help.

Common misconception

Memorising a presentation, or having a script, makes for a more confident delivery.

An effective presentation will have an element of spontaneity and naturalism about it. Relying on a script, or repeating a speech word for word, can lead to a robotic delivery and a less convincing presentation.

Keywords

  • Cue cards - a small card used during a speech or presentation to help the speaker remember key points or prompts

  • Speculate - to make guesses or predictions about something

  • Naturalistic - with reference to delivering a presentation, this means speaking in a relaxed way without scripts

  • Tentative - something that is uncertain or not fully decided

Students will need an existing speech or presentation they have planned (or even written) to complete the tasks for this lesson. For Task B pupils can work as a class, group or pairs, to practice asking and answering questions.
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This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is the best definition of a challenge?
an obstacle that cannot be overcome
Correct answer: a difficult task that tests our abilities
a simple and 'easy to solve' problem
a problem that will resolve itself
Q2.
Which of the following is a synonym for focus?
distract
Correct answer: concentrate
scatter
disperse
Q3.
Which of the following is the word for the top of a mountain?
base
Correct answer: summit
valley
slope
Q4.
What word beginning with 'P' describe the different sections of an article or formal piece of writing?
Correct Answer: paragraph, paragraphs
Q5.
What does it mean to be inspired by something?
to feel bored or uninterested
Correct answer: to feel motivated or influenced
to feel discouraged or disheartened
to feel indifferent or uninvolved
Q6.
Which of the following uses a verb in the imperative form?
It's time to roll up our sleeves and get started.
He rolled up his sleeves before he started.
Correct answer: Roll up your sleeves and get started.
Why won't he roll up his sleeves and get started?

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6 Questions

Q1.
Which word beginning with 'c' describes a small card used during a speech or presentation to help the speaker remember key points or prompts?
Correct Answer: cue, cue card, cue cards
Q2.
What word beginning with 'e' describes a metaphor that runs throughout a text?
Correct Answer: extended
Q3.
Which of these answers does not use a tentative phrase?
Perhaps this is due to the opportunities offered.
I wonder if others have considered this.
Maybe we could consider an alternative.
Correct answer: Absolutely, yes.
Q4.
To reflect on our writing means to ...
ignore our mistakes until very end.
write swiftly and decisively ensuring we finish in time.
Correct answer: consider what works well and how to improve.
Q5.
Which of the following is a call to action?
In conclusion, it is important to address this issue.
What steps can we take to address this issue?
Correct answer: For more information on this issue, visit our website
Correct answer: Join us in this fight against this issue.
Q6.
An question goes beyond a yes or no answer.
Correct Answer: open