Kulttuuriesitelmä
3. How to present like a pro
1. Do the research and plan
• Choose your topic carefully.
• The structure of the presentation:
A. Introduction
B. Body: key points and supporting material
C. Closing: a summary
• Supporting materials:
examples
quotations
audiovisual media
2. Practicing
• Practice your presentation in front of your family or friends, or in front of the mirror.
• Ask for feedback after your practice run. Was the presentation long enough? How was your eye contact? Were all the points clearly made?
3. Delivering the presentation
• Smile and make eye contact with the audience.
• Show enthusiasm.
• Speak loudly and clearly but do not shout.
• Speak slowly. Pause every now and then.
• Vary your tone; don’t “read” your script.
• Use simple, straightforward words and phrases.
• If you mention a difficult word, put it on a slide and explain what it means.
• If you use a word or name you are unfamiliar with, look up its pronunciation and practise it.
• Your visual aids should not have too much text or information on them. Use them to highlight ideas and words.
• Do not read your slides as you present.
• Check the spelling on your slides.
• Do not stand behind the computer or turn your back on the audience.
• Don’t step back and forth.
• Don’t chew gum or have your hands in your pockets.
• Ask the audience if they have any questions or comments.
4. Stage fright?
• Keep your presentation simple enough so that you know what you’re doing.
• Do research on stress-relieving exercises you can do before your presentation.
• If you make a mistake, don’t worry about it. The audience might not even notice it.
• The audience and the teacher are on your side. They want you to do well.
• Try to do the best you can, but if you’re getting nervous, remind yourself that there are much more important moments in your life to come.
LISÄÄ OHJEITA, APUKYSYMYKSIÄ:
Book review/presentation
In your review/presentation you might want to address some of the following:
Introduction
• How to introduce your book with an opening statement?
• The title of the book
• The author
• When was it published?
• Has it received any awards or honours?
The book
• What is the book about?
• What is the setting in the book?
• Has the author used specific techniques or descriptions to create the setting?
• Who are the main characters in the book?
• How would you characterize some of the characters?
• How do the characters develop?
• Does the story include a problem or a conflict? How is it resolved?
• How does the author develop the book’s story line?
• What is the theme of the book?
• Does the author use any symbolism?
• Is there a lesson the author is trying to get across?
Personal opinion
• Did you like the book? Why or why not?
• What was the best thing about it? Why?
• What was the worst thing about it? Why?
• Would you recommend it? To whom would you recommend it? Why?
• What could have made it better?
Conclusion
• In your conclusion emphasize the most important information you want the reader to know.
Artwork analysis
Use these questions to help you write a review on a work of art.
Describing the artwork
• Who created the artwork?
• What kind of artwork is it?
• Which medium is used?
• What is the name of the artwork?
• When and where was it created?
• Were there any major events in history during the time that seem to have affected the artwork?
• What can you see in the composition (people, animals, shapes, scenery, etc)?
• How would you describe the use of different art elements (line, shape, form, space, texture, colour, pattern, etc)?
Analysis
• How did the artist use the elements to create balance, harmony, contrast, variety, emphasis, rhythm and/or movement in this work of art?
Interpretation
• What do you think the artist was trying to say through this artwork?
• What feelings do you have when looking at it?
Evaluation
• Do you like this artwork? Why?
• Is it “good” or “bad”? Why?
• Is it an important work? Who do you think it would be important to? Why?
• Would you like to have this artwork in your home? Should it be in a museum?
Movie review
Notes to write down about the movie you have watched:
• What is this story about?
• Who is the target group of the movie?
• What is the opening scene of the movie?
• Who are the most important characters in the film? Who are the actors playing these characters?
• Who is your favourite / least favourite character in the movie? Why?
• Which character do you admire/hate/love/pity the most?
• What is the key moment in the story?
• Was there something you don’t understand about the film? What is that?
• What is the tone or mood of the story?
• What do you like best/least about the movie? Why?
• Did anything that happened in this movie remind you of something that has occurred in your own life?
• How do the sets/costumes/props contribute to the story?
• How do you like the music in the movie?
• Is there anything you would like to comment on as for the direction and editing of the movie?
• Did you like this movie? Why or why not?
• Does the movie try to teach the viewer a lesson?
• What rating would you give this movie?
Movie review template
Headline: Include the title of the movie and the name of the director.
Introduction
• Introduce the movie. Help the reader understand what type of movie you are talking about.
The movie
• Summarize the plot and the setting.
• Who are the main characters?
• What is the story about?
• Write about the actors and discuss who did a good job and who didn’t.
Personal opinion
• Talk about what you liked about the movie and what you didn’t like. Be sure to include specific details and scenes.
• What lessons did you learn from this story?
Conclusion
• Who would like this movie?
• Who would you recommend it to?
• Who would you not recommend it to?
• What is your final word on the film?
• Give the movie a score.
Note: Don’t forget that movie titles are underlined or in italics!
Music review
While listening to your chosen song/album, use these ideas below to help you write your music review.
Introduction
• Name of the artist/band
• Name of the song/album
• Record label
• Genre/Type of music
Background information
• The musicians and their instruments
• Basic (and brief) history of the band
• Previously released albums
• This song/album compared to others by the same artist/band
Personal favourites and non-favourites
• A great song on this album:
• the title
• sample lyrics
• why you like it
• A not-so-great song on this album:
• the title
• sample lyrics
• why you don’t like it
Impressions and opinions:
• Your overall opinion of the song/album? Give reasons.
• Is this song/album unique? In what way?
• Is there any personal experience or memory that this song/album brings to mind?
Final rating
• Would you recommend this song/album to someone? Who?
• Rate the song/album.
• Final comments.