Intermediate

 If students use presentation software (such as Prezzi or PowerPoint) as a visual aid, ensure that they do not read their talks from slides, or face the screen, as this will limit their communication with the audience. Students should stand to the side of the screen, facing the audience.  Encourage students to think about the power of imagery. For example, if a student was giving a talk about Martin Luther King Jr, an image or 10 second video footage of him delivering his famous ‘ I have a dream’ speech could be incorporated.  Always ensure that students are clear about the case they are presenting. In the introduction, they should be able to explain their case in no more than 2-3 sentences.  It is worth signposting the content of the case in the introduction. It gives the audience a ‘road map’ of the talk. For example, if a student gave a talk about the importance of promoting sport and regular exercise in schools, they could say something along the lines of: Below are tips in relation to Presenting a Case (Grade 5) only :

‘ How many of you believe that the government could more actively promote sports in schools?...

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