presentation · a way to show an audience what we learned, usually with slidesslide · one page of a presentation with text and picturestitle · the name that says what the presentation is aboutpractise · to repeat before presenting so you get better
Explanation
A presentation is a way to show an audience what we learned, and we often use slides. Five things make it good. One: a clear title that says what it is about. Two: short text, which means a few words instead of long paragraphs. Three: pictures that help explain the idea, not just decorate. Four: the same style on every slide, such as the same colours and the same font. Five: practise before you speak, so you look at your audience and not only at the slides. A good speaker can also ask the audience a question so they join in.
Good sign
Why
A clear title
the audience knows the topic at once
Short text
easy to read
Helpful pictures
they explain the idea
The same style
the presentation looks tidy
Practice
we speak calmly
Worked examples
Slide A has a long paragraph and six colours. Slide B has a title, three short points and a picture. Slide B is better because the audience can read it quickly.
Salma’s first three slides have a blue title and one font, but the fourth has a red title and a different font. The fourth looks like part of another presentation, so she fixes it to match.
Youssef practised in front of his family and noticed he was reading the slides aloud. He decided to explain in his own words and look at his audience.
Class activity
A one-minute talk. Choose a topic you know, such as your favourite animal. On paper draw three slides: a title slide, a slide with three short points and a picture, and a last slide. Practise a one-minute talk with a partner. Your partner uses the list of five things and gives you one kind suggestion.
Practice
1
Name three things that make a presentation good.
Any three of: a clear title, short text, helpful pictures, the same style, practice.
2
A slide has a long paragraph. How can you improve it?
Cut it into three short points and add a helpful picture.
3
Which slide is better? Say the letter.
B, because it has a big title and short points.
4
Why do we practise before presenting?
To speak calmly, remember what to say and look at the audience.
