UWG 1101Group Presentations

1. Janice, Alma, Nene2. Brittany, William, Madeline, Sawyer3. Niki, Antoinette, Jaryn4. Katrina, Jaqui, Cody5. Dylan, Chris, Jhylisa, Jonathan6. Josh, Sam, Kimberlee7. Nick, Robert, Ifeanyi

Groups

Any chapter from the book Julia Alverez “Rent” A UWG Freshman’s Secret to Success Social Networking The Freedom Writers On this day in History Alcohol Awareness Study Abroad programs Anything else your heart desires….

Potential Topics

Section Comments Value

Introduction to the topic (2 pts)

3 details or supporting points (4 pts)

Conclusion(2 pts)

Visual aid – PowerPoint, Posters, handouts, etc (4 pts)

Full Participation (All members speak)(4 pts)

Greater than 5 minutes, and less than 10.(4 pts)

Total (20 pts)

Grading Rubric

Things to keep in mind – Topic Selection Choose something that appeals to the

entire group. Consider your audience Choose something you can cover

adequately in the 5-10 minute time frame Make sure your topic can be easily broken

into the assigned format

Giving your Presentation

Organizing your thoughts Map out an outline Stick to the 5 paragraph essay format Know what kind of presentation you’re

giving (informative, demonstrative, persuasive, etc)

Know what you are going to say Know what your partners are going to say Practice with your group ahead of time

Giving your presentation

Delivery Start with a bang – Capture the audience’s

attention. Don’t be afraid to use note cards as queues

for talking points. Don’t stand in front of the class reading

your material directly from your notes.

Giving your Presentation

Visual Aids Choose your medium carefully, make sure it

maximizes the impact of your presentation. Rehearse WITH your Visual Aids ahead of

time. Make sure any A/V equipment you need is

working ahead of time. Handouts – don’t give the whole

presentation away at the beginning. Power Point – Use an easily readable design

Giving your Presentation

This is a readable slide

The font contrasts well against the background

The associated picture is relevant to the topic

The slide is not overloaded with information

EXAMPLE SLIDE

This is a less readable slide The words are difficult to make

out and abrasive to the eyes The slide is busy with

information The image has seemingly

nothing to do with the topic The silde has speling errors The slide is overloaded with

information Oh my goodness, I can’t

believe there’s another bullet point.

What are the presenters even talking about?

Bad Example Slide

Reducing Anxiety It is perfectly normal to be nervous before a

presentation Reduce Anxiety by:

◦ Choosing a topic you care about◦ Rehearsing ◦ Being fully prepared◦ Remembering you notice your own mistakes more

than others◦ Being yourself

Giving your Presentation

Final Tips Move around a bit Don’t talk to fast – be sure to enunciate Look at the crowd, not at your

paper/notes/slideshow Empty your pockets Move your focus from person to person as

you speak Be mindful of the time Have fun!

Giving your Presentation

Class release time to work on your presentation – USE IT ACCORDINGLY

Journal Entry due by 5:00 TUESDAY – In my Inbox or Email.◦ Free Write

For your final journal entry, feel free to write about whatever you like, I strongly encourage you to reflect on your first semester in college. Were your expectations and reality different? Knowing what you know now, would you do something different? How will this semester impact you moving forward in life?

Last Week of Class – Presentations

Next Week

December 10th – 2:00-4:00 Optional Multiple Choice Study Guide will be provided via email.

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