Golden Rule

One slide = One idea

Use 5–7 words per line
Maximum 5–6 lines per slide
Use pictures instead of paragraphs
Explain the lesson yourself; don't read from the slides

Sample 10-Minute PowerPoint Demo

Slide 1 – Title

Present Continuous Tense

Talking About Actions Happening Now

Faculty Interview Demo
Hira Abdul Haq

🗣️ Say:

"Good morning everyone. Today we'll learn how to use the Present Continuous Tense to describe actions happening right now."

Slide 2 – Learning Outcomes

By the end of today's lesson, you will be able to:

✅ Identify the Present Continuous.

✅ Form correct sentences.

✅ Describe actions happening now.

🗣️ Say:

"These are our learning objectives for today's lesson."

Slide 3 – Warm-up (Pictures Only)

Use four pictures:

👨‍🎓 Student writing

👩‍⚕️ Doctor treating a patient

👧 Girl reading

⚽ Boy playing football

Ask:

What is he doing?
What is she doing?

🗣️ Expected Answers:

He is writing.

She is reading.

Slide 4 – Grammar Discovery

Examples

I am teaching English.
She is reading a book.
They are playing football.

Ask students:

What words are common in all three sentences?

Students answer:

are

verb + ing

💡 This encourages students to discover the rule instead of simply receiving it.

Slide 5 – Structure

Subject

Be Verb

Verb + ing

studying

reading

They

are

playing

Highlight am, is, are, and -ing in different colors.

Slide 6 – Controlled Practice

Complete the sentences.

Ali ______ football.
She ______ a book.
We ______ English.

Students answer.

Reveal answers one at a time.

Slide 7 – Pair Work

Interview Your Partner

Ask:

What are you doing now?
Are you studying English?
What is your friend doing?

Students work in pairs.

Teacher monitors.

Slide 8 – Production

Show a classroom picture.

Ask:

"What is happening?"

Students answer:

The teacher is speaking.
The students are listening.
One student is writing.

Slide 9 – Exit Ticket

Write three sentences.

One with I am

One with He is

One with They are

Collect answers or ask volunteers to share.

Slide 10 – Summary

Today We Learned

✅ Uses

✅ Structure

✅ Practice

✅ Speaking

Thank You!

PowerPoint Design

Theme

Blue & White

Font

Title: 36–40 pt
Body: 28–32 pt

Pictures

Use high-quality classroom or student images.

Animations

Only simple Appear or Fade transitions.

What the Panel Wants to See

During your demo, try to include these teaching behaviors:

Ask open-ended questions.
Wait for student responses.
Praise correct answers ("Excellent!", "Well done!").
Move around the room (or explain that you would).
Encourage pair and group work.
Correct mistakes politely.

What to Say at the End

"To conclude, today we learned how to use the Present Continuous Tense to describe actions happening now. We practiced the structure through guided exercises and then applied it in speaking and writing activities. Thank you everyone for your participation. Do you have any questions?"

DEMO LESSON

Topic: Academic Paragraph Writing

Duration: 10 Minutes

Level: Preparatory Year (A2–B1)

Method: PPP (Presentation – Practice – Production)

Slide 1 – Introduction

Academic Paragraph Writing

Learning Objective

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to write a well-organized academic paragraph with:

Topic Sentence
Supporting Sentences
Concluding Sentence

Teacher says

Good morning everyone.

Today we are going to learn how to write an academic paragraph.

By the end of today's lesson, you will be able to write your own paragraph confidently.

Slide 2 – Warm-up

Display two pictures.

🏃 A student exercising.

🍔 A student eating junk food.

Ask students

Which lifestyle is healthier?

Students discuss in pairs for one minute.

Teacher asks

Why do you think so?

Students answer.

Teacher

Excellent!

Today we will write a paragraph about

Healthy Lifestyle

Slide 3 – Brainstorming

Teacher writes

Healthy Lifestyle

Ask

Tell me anything that comes into your mind.

Students answer

Exercise

Vegetables

Water

Sleep

Walking

Gym

Fruits

Teacher writes all ideas.

Teacher

Very good.

These ideas are called

Brainstorming

Before writing,

good writers always collect ideas.

Slide 4 – Structure of a Paragraph

A paragraph has

1 Topic Sentence

Introduces the main idea.

2 Supporting Sentences

Explain the topic.

Give examples.

Add details.

3 Concluding Sentence

Ends the paragraph.

Teacher shows this diagram.

Topic Sentence

↓

Supporting Sentences

↓

Concluding Sentence

Slide 5 – Example Paragraph

Healthy Lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle is important for everyone.

Regular exercise keeps our bodies fit and strong.

Eating fruits and vegetables provides essential vitamins.

Getting enough sleep improves our concentration.

Therefore, maintaining healthy habits leads to a happier and healthier life.

Teacher asks

Where is the Topic Sentence?

Students answer.

Teacher highlights it.

Slide 6 – Guided Practice

Teacher gives students another topic.

Online Learning

Ask students

Tell me

Three supporting ideas.

Students answer.

Teacher writes

Flexible

Easy access

Learn anywhere

Teacher asks

Now,

what should our concluding sentence be?

Students answer.

Slide 7 – Pair Work

Teacher says

Work with your partner.

Choose one topic.

Time Management

Exercise

Write

One Topic Sentence

Two Supporting Sentences

One Conclusion

Teacher walks around.

Monitors.

Provides help.

Slide 8 – Independent Writing

Teacher says

Now,

write your own paragraph.

Remember

Topic Sentence

Supporting Sentences

Conclusion

Students write individually.

Slide 9 – Peer Review

Exchange your paragraph.

Check

✅ Topic Sentence

✅ Grammar

✅ Vocabulary

✅ Punctuation

✅ Conclusion

Teacher asks

Can you improve one sentence?

Students discuss.

Slide 10 – Assessment

Teacher asks

Who would like to read their paragraph?

One student reads.

Teacher praises.

Provides gentle correction.

Slide 11 – Summary

Today we learned

✅ Brainstorming

✅ Topic Sentence

✅ Supporting Sentences

✅ Concluding Sentence

Excellent work.

Thank you.

Any questions?

What to Say if the Panel Asks:

Why did you teach it this way?

Answer:

I followed the PPP approach. During the Presentation stage, I introduced the concept of paragraph writing and modeled the structure. During the Practice stage, students brainstormed ideas and completed guided writing tasks. In the Production stage, they independently wrote their own paragraphs and reviewed each other's work. This approach encourages active learning, critical thinking, collaboration, and confidence in writing.

How This Demonstrates Modern Teaching

Teaching Framework

Application

PPP

Presentation → Practice → Production

CEFR

Writing task appropriate for A2–B1 learners

CLT

Pair discussion and peer review

Bloom's Taxonomy

Remember → Understand → Apply → Evaluate → Create

Formative Assessment

Teacher observation, peer feedback, oral responses

Interview Tips

During the demo:

😊 Smile and greet the class.
❓ Ask questions instead of lecturing.
👏 Praise students with phrases like "Excellent", "Good idea", and "Well done."
🚶 Move around the classroom while students work.
⏱️ Keep each activity brief to stay within the 10-minute limit.
🎯 End by checking learning with a quick assessment.

This lesson demonstrates not only how to teach paragraph writing but also that you can plan and deliver an engaging, student-centered lesson suitable for a university Preparatory Year class.

LESSON PLAN

Demo Lesson – Academic Paragraph Writing

Institution

Batterjee Medical College (BMC)

Position

Faculty Member in English – Preparatory Year

Topic

Academic Paragraph Writing

Level

Preparatory Year (CEFR A2–B1)

Duration

10–15 Minutes

Teaching Method

Presentation – Practice – Production (PPP)

Teaching Aids

PowerPoint Presentation
Whiteboard and Marker
Pictures
Worksheet
Projector

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:

Identify the structure of an academic paragraph.
Differentiate between a topic sentence, supporting sentences, and a concluding sentence.
Brainstorm ideas before writing.
Write a well-organized paragraph on a familiar topic.
Review a classmate's paragraph using a checklist.

Teaching Methodologies

Student-Centered Learning
Communicative Language Teaching (CLT)
PPP Method
Bloom's Taxonomy
Collaborative Learning
Formative Assessment

Stage 1 – Presentation (5 Minutes)

Warm-up (2 Minutes)

Teacher Activity

Display two pictures:

A student exercising
A student eating unhealthy food

Ask:

Which lifestyle is healthier?

Why?

Students discuss with their partner.

Student Activity

Students discuss their ideas in pairs and share answers with the class.

Teaching Strategy

Pair Work
Think–Pair–Share
CLT

Brainstorming (2 Minutes)

Teacher writes the topic:

Healthy Lifestyle

Ask students:

What words come to your mind?

Students answer:

Exercise
Water
Sleep
Fruits
Vegetables
Gym
Walking

Teacher writes all ideas on the board.

Teacher says

Excellent.

Before writing, good writers always brainstorm ideas.

Explain Paragraph Structure (1 Minute)

Display the structure.

Topic Sentence

↓

Supporting Sentences

↓

Concluding Sentence

Explain each part briefly.

Topic Sentence

Introduces the main idea.

Supporting Sentences

Explain the idea.

Provide examples.

Give details.

Concluding Sentence

Summarizes the paragraph.

Stage 2 – Practice (5 Minutes)

Guided Practice

Display this paragraph.

Healthy Lifestyle

A healthy lifestyle is important for everyone. Regular exercise keeps our body fit and strong. Eating healthy food provides essential nutrients. Drinking enough water keeps us hydrated. Therefore, healthy habits help us live a better life.

Ask students:

Which sentence is the Topic Sentence?

Which are Supporting Sentences?

Which is the Concluding Sentence?

Students identify each part.

Teacher provides feedback.

Pair Work

Students work in pairs.

Topic:

Online Learning

Instructions:

Write

One Topic Sentence
Two Supporting Sentences
One Concluding Sentence

Teacher monitors and provides support.

Stage 3 – Production (5 Minutes)

Independent Writing

Students choose one topic.

Healthy Lifestyle
Time Management
Social Media
Exercise

Write one complete paragraph independently.

Teacher moves around the classroom and assists students.

Assessment

Students exchange notebooks.

Use the checklist.

Criteria

Yes

Topic Sentence

□

Supporting Sentences

□

Concluding Sentence

□

Grammar

□

Vocabulary

□

Punctuation

□

Teacher asks one volunteer to read the paragraph.

Provide constructive feedback.

Closure (2 Minutes)

Teacher asks:

What are the three parts of a paragraph?

Students answer:

Topic Sentence
Supporting Sentences
Concluding Sentence

Teacher summarizes the lesson.

Today we learned how to organize ideas into a clear academic paragraph. Remember, good writing starts with brainstorming, develops ideas through supporting details, and ends with a strong conclusion.

Homework

Write one paragraph (100–120 words).

Topic:

The Importance of Time Management for University Students

Integration of Teaching Frameworks

Framework

Application

CEFR (A2–B1)

Students produce a simple, coherent academic paragraph.

PPP

Presentation → Practice → Production.

CLT

Pair discussion, brainstorming, and peer review encourage communication.

Bloom's Taxonomy

Remember (structure), Understand (identify parts), Apply (guided writing), Evaluate (peer review), Create (independent paragraph).

Assessment

Teacher observation, peer feedback, and paragraph writing provide formative assessment.

If the Interview Panel Asks

"Why did you choose this lesson structure?"

You can answer:

"I chose the PPP approach because it helps students move from understanding to independent performance. During the Presentation stage, I introduced the paragraph structure with examples. In the Practice stage, students identified the parts of a paragraph and collaborated to write one together. Finally, in the Production stage, they wrote their own paragraph independently. This student-centered approach encourages communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and confidence while allowing me to assess learning through observation and peer feedback."