Oral Presentations 101

How long should the presentation be?

• under 2 minutes

• 2-3 minutes

• 3-4 minutes

• 5 minutes+

To get a good mark in expression, what do you need to do?

• Have no visible errors on your slides

• Speak with minimal language errors

• Use college-level vocabulary

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In terms of content, what is the most important thing?

• To use as many articles and books as possible

• To cite your sources properly

• To provide a balanced view of your topic

• All of the above

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CCSS.RL.5.6

Besides the time limit, what else is an important part of organization?

• Providing a clear beginning, middle, and end

• Using many pictures

• Making sure you use transition words

• Having all the necessary content

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

In terms of Tone & Delivery, it is important to speak clearly and audibly. What else is important?

• Avoid reading too much

• Engage the audience when possible

• Speak at a regular pace

• All the above

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CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

Why is it not recommended to read your presentation?

• Because it shows a lack of preparation

• Because it does not engage the audience

• Because it is an *oral* presentation not a written one

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

How much is the written component worth out of 20 marks?

• 2.5 marks

• 5 marks

• 10 marks

• 15 marks

How long should the written component be?

• One paragraph

• Two paragraphs

• Three paragraphs

• Five paragraphs

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

What exactly should be included in the written component? (Select 2)

• Your personal thoughts on the topic

• Something interesting you have learned

• A thesis statement and 3 points

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

What are your fears/concerns regarding the oral presentations?

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CCSS.RI.11-12.8

CCSS.RI.9-10.7

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7