1、Unit 4 Exploring literature Project How to How to give a presentationgive a presentation What is a presentation? A presentation is a way of communicating your thoughts and ideas to the audience in various situations such as talking to a group, addressing a meeting or briefing a team. A good presenta
2、tion is supposed to be informative, influential and persuasive. Some tips for giving a good presentation Use your voice effectively. 1 Tip Volume: to be heard Clarity: to be understood Variety: to add interest Volume: to be heard You need to consciously project what you have to say to those furthest
3、 away, instead of aiming your talk to the front row or just to the people nearest to you. Clarity: to be understood Dont speak through clenched (咬紧的 ) teeth with little movement of the lips. You need to open your mouth and speak with precision. Talk at a proper speed and pause when it is necessary t
4、o give your audience time to think about what you have said. Variety: to add interest Varying the volume, speed and tone of your talk helps you emphasize certain points, make your voice more interesting and hold your audiences attention. Speak with confidence. 2 Tip Speaking with confidence gets the
5、 audience more involved in your presentation, who will know that the subject youre talking about is important and youve made good preparations for it. 3 Tip Smile and eye contact help the audience to connect with you and your subject. They also help you feel more relaxed. Smile and make eye contact
6、with your audience. Keep your facial expressions relaxed and friendly. 4 Tip Slow your speed down, make sure that youre breathing fully and pause occasionally. Relax and enjoy! Use your body. 5 Tip Dont cross your arms, put your hands behind your back or in your pockets, or shake your legs. Make you
7、r gestures open and confident, move naturally around the stage, and among the audience too, if possible. Start with a bang! 6 Tip How can you start your presentation to grab your audiences attention from start? Get over stage fright. 7 Tip A dry throat Get well prepared and well rehearsed Pool your
8、ideas and images together, finish the draft and revise it carefully. Rehearse to your family, to friends or in front of a mirror. Record your presentation and watch it. Try some physical techniques beforehand Take some deep breath. Drink water. Chew gum. Clench and unclench your hands several times.
9、 Visualize success Sit somewhere quietly for a few minutes and picture the presentation going well. Imagine that you are delivering your presentation to an audience that is interested, smiling and reacting positively. Keep this positive image in your mind and recall it just before you are ready to start. Have you ever experienced stage fright? How did you overcome it? Practise, practise and practise! Youll be a good presenter!
