Presentation Skills

Where should you look while presenting?

• At the board -- that's where the audience is looking
• At your notes so you get the info correct
• In the eyes of random people in your audience
• At the chins of individuals in your audience

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.1A

CCSS.SL.6.4

Why should you keep text to a minimum on slides?

• So the focus is on you as the speaker
• To help make your presentation longer
• So the pictures are easier to see
• To make sure the audience can read everything you have to tell them

It is a good idea to read to your audience when presenting.

• False
• True

When presenting, you should show enthusiasm for your topic or creation

• True
• False

When presenting, your poise should be:

• nervous and angry
• confident and relaxed
• annoyed 
• shy

Tags

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

When presenting, it is important to articulate and use a loud, clear voice.  

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.4

You can be loud without shouting.  

• True
• False

It is Okay to mumble... this encourages your audience to really listen and pay attention

• True
• False

Tags

CCSS.SL.6.4

it is better to have more words on your presentation than less.  

• True
• False

what is the most important part of making a successful presentation? 

• organization
• preparation 
• software
• time

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RI.9-10.7