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APS308-weeks 9&10 Concluding & Handling questions
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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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