Assignment #17
Step 1: Choose PowerPoint, Google Slides, or Prezi
Step 2: Choose theme which compliments your genre and audience type
Step 3: Follow the "Effective Presentations" guidelines
Step 4: Build content
Step 5: Complete checklist
Step 6: Upload checklist and Visual Aid to SLATE
Assignment #18
NOW it is time to get some feedback on both your Presentation and Visual Aid
WHY: It is important to practice several times to be sure you are prepared for your Senior Project presentation and presenting to others allows you to receive feedback, SHINES (things you did well), and POLISHES (things you need to work on).
Step 1: Be sure your VA is complete AND checked by mentor/teacher
Step 2: Be sure your notecards are prepared (numbered, bullet points to jog your memory - they should not be word for word your paper)
Step 3: Read through the PROFICIENT expectations of the Verbal/Visual Delivery on rubric. Ask questions to mentor teacher if you do not understand descriptors.
Step 4: Print two copies of Senior Project Peer Feedback
Step 5: Present to Peers. Take their comments into consideration and fill out the reflection worksheet. Turn this into Slate.
Step 6: Set your date with your mentor to present!
Performance Task #4
Know your topic! Much of the fear of presenting is being afraid you will make a mistake. Keep in mind that you know your topic, YOU wrote every part of it!
Practice out loud! Hearing yourself talk will make you feel more confident and see any problem areas within your project.
Thou Shalt Not Read Thy Speech!
Think about impression management! The way you dress does influence your level of confidence. This is excellent practice for a job interview - so look your best.
Focus on getting through first 3 minutes! Concentrate on a good intro and settling into telling your story (memoir), the rest will fall into place.
Breathe! When people are afraid, they begin to breathe in short, fast breaths. Before you speak, take a few slow, deep breaths.
Get enthusiastic... and smile! If you aren't excited about your presentation, no one else will be. This is a wonderful accomplishment and your panel is on your side.
You have finished this studio.