APS308-weeks 9&10Concluding & Handling questions

WEEK 9Concluding

How do you like to end your presentations?

Does the ending make a big difference to a presentation? How?

Talking points

Watch video 6.2 and answer the questions in activity 3 on page 34.

Then watch the expert view (6.3) and take notes p. 35

The presentations

Watch other people’s presentations (video 6.4) and analyze their presentations activity 5, p. 65

Then watch the expert view (video 6.5) and compare your answers with his analysis.

Analysis

Do the activities 1-7 on pages 36-37 on your course book.

Language Focus

Body Language

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BODY LANGUAGE

What is body language?

What is the importance of body language…in life?In presentations?

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This is how you are understood by the listeners

To present effectively: Overcome nerves Develop stage presence Refine vocal qualities Make eye contact

In short, use effective BODY language

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DELIVERY

Audience make decisions about you by how you look:

Dress appropriately

Do not distract the audience with your clothes

Inspire confidence and respect

“If you look your best, you will be more confident; if you are confident, you will look and feel better when you speak.”

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APPEARANCE

Do you know what you are saying?

How should you STAND?a. Arms crossed on chest.b. Straight but relaxed.c. Knees unlocked.

Straight but relaxed. .... WHY???

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GIVING A PRESENTATION

The way you position your body

It can say two different things:1. “I am not sure what I am talking about.” .....or.....2. “Listen to me I know what I am talking

about.”

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POSTURE

The BEST posture is:

An upright posture Back straight Feet slightly apart

In such a position, the hands can be freely used....

to gesture, to handle notes, and deal with any visual aids

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POSTURE

What should you do with your HANDS?a. Put hands on hips.b. Put one hand in a pocket.c. Keep hands by your side.

Keep hands by your side. .... WHY???

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GIVING A PRESENTATION

Hands, arms, and fingers

Clarify and support your words Help you relieve tension Arouse audience attention Function as a visual aid

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GESTURES

Effective gestures...

Natural outgrowth of what you feel And what you have to say Don’t think about them Don’t pre-plan them Try to be as natural as possible

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GESTURES

How can you EMPHASIZE sth?a. Point finger at the audience.b. Move or lean forward to show that sth is

important.c. Use a pointer to draw attention to important

facts.

B & C. .... WHY???

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GIVING A PRESENTATION

What should you do when you feel NERVOUS?

a. Hold a pen or cards in your hands.b. Walk back and forth.c. Look at the flip chart or screen (not at the

audience).

Hold a pen or cards in your hands. WHY?

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GIVING A PRESENTATION

What should you keep EYE CONTACT with audience?

a. Make eye contact with each individual often.b. Choose some individuals and look at them as

often as possible.c. Spread attention around the audience.

A & C. .... WHY???

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GIVING A PRESENTATION

Establishes and build rapport

Reduces the speaker’s feeling of isolation

Not only initiates communication, but makes

others listen

Direct eye-contact says:

“I am talking to you, I want you to hear this.”

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EYE CONTACT

A sign of speaker sincerity

How do we look at the audience???

Not all of them at once, but....

Look each of them for a couple of seconds

Then shift your glance

Steady stare at someone is not good

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EYE CONTACT

How FAST should you SPEAK?a. About 20% more slowly than normal.b. Just as fast as in a normal conversation.c. Faster than in a normal conversation.

About 20% more slowly than normal. .... WHY???

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GIVING A PRESENTATION

How should you express ENTHUSIASM?a. By raising voice level.b. By waving arms.c. By making hand or arm gestures for

important points.

A & C. .... WHY???

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GIVING A PRESENTATION

WEEK 10Handling Questions

Some people think that dealing with questions is the hardest part of a presentation.

Do you agree? Why? Why not?

Dealing with questions

Take measures concerning (someone or something), especially with the intention of putting something right:

the government had been unable to deal with the economic crisis

Deal with (v)

o deal with, have responsibility for, or be incharge of:

I thought he handled the situation very well.

Some people are brilliant with computers, but have no idea how to handle (= behave with) other people.

Handle (v)

to make something clear or easier to understand by giving more details or a simpler explanation:

Could you clarify the first point please? I don'tunderstand it completely.

Clarify (v)

Add more detail concerning what has already been said:

he would not elaborate on his news

Elaborate on (v)

Say again something one has already said:

Billy repeated his question

Repeat(v)

Express an opinion or reaction in speech or writing:

 teachers commented that children of all abilities would benefit

Comment(v)

A written or spoken comment:

I decided to ignore his rude remarks

Remark (n)

A matter of interest or importance to someone:

housing is the concern of the Housing Executive

Concern (n)

to start to talk about a particular subject:

She's always bringing up her health problems.

bring sth up (phr. v )

Give a fuller version or account of:

the minister expanded on the government’s proposals

expand on (v phr)

Do the activities 1,2,3,5,6 pp.42-43

Dealing with questions-Language Focus

Prepare a presentation by choosing one of the cards on pages 18-22 of your coursepack.

Your concluding should take about 2-3 minutes long.

Study the useful phrases on page 38 of your coursebook and try to use them as many as possible.

Presentation Task

You have 10-15 minutes to prepare your presentation

Structuring your presentationPresentation Task

Analysis Use the analysis checklist on page 39 while

you watch the presentation of your friend.

Self assesment: After you complete your presentation, think

about your performance by answering the questions on page 39 about self assessment.

Structuring your presentationPresentation Task

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