Doing a presentation in class can be
intimidating, but it does not have to be. I will give you lots of pointers on
how to do a presentation in class with minimal stress.
1. Smile at your audience.
When it comes time to present,
there's nothing that draws your audience into your presentation than a good old
fashioned smile. Be happy; you're about to teach your entire class something
they didn't know before.
2. Feel confident about your
presentation.
When you give your class a
presentation, your teacher is essentially having you take over their job for a
little while. It's your job to make sure everyone understands what you're
trying to tell them. Make sure you pay attention to how your teacher does this
before your presentation, because teachers are expert presenters.
3. Make eye contact.
Nothing is more boring than listening
to a presenter who looks at the floor or at note-cards. Relax. Your audience is
made up of your friends and you talk to them all the time; talk the same way
now.
4. Be sure to have inflection in your
voice.
Your goal is to engage your audience,
not put them to sleep. Be animated about your topic. Talk about it as if it was
the most interesting thing in the world. Your classmates will thank you for it.
5. Use hand motions.
Move your hands along as you talk,
using them to emphasize points and keep the audience interested. It will also
channel your nervous energy into a better place.
6. Have a good conclusion
You've probably heard the
presentations that end in something like "um... yeah," Your
conclusion is your final impression on your audience, including your teacher.
Make it exciting by introducing a final statistic, or come up with something
creative to do at the end. Your conclusion can be anything so long as your
audience knows you're finished.
7. Walk back to your seat with a
smile.
Know that you just aced your report
and that you just did something that many people would never be able to do.
Don't be disappointed if you don't get applause. Just stay confident.
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