Transcript APS308-weeks 7&8

Concluding & Handling questions
Concluding
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How do you like to end your presentations?
Does the ending make a big difference to a
presentation? How?
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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
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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.
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Do the activities 1-7 on pages 36-37 on your
course book.
Body Language
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What is body language?
What is the importance of body language…
in life?
In presentations?
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To present effectively:
 Overcome nerves
 Develop stage presence
 Refine vocal qualities
 Make eye contact
In short, use effective BODY language
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Audience make decisions about you by how you look:
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Dress appropriately
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Do not distract the audience with your clothes
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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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Do you know what you are saying?
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How should you STAND?
Arms crossed on chest.
Straight but relaxed.
Knees unlocked.
Straight but relaxed.
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WHY???
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The way you position your body
It can say two different things:
1. “I am not sure what I am talking about.”
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2. “Listen to me I know what I am talking about.”
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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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c.
What should you do with your HANDS?
Put hands on hips.
Put one hand in a pocket.
Keep hands by your side.
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Keep hands by your side. .... WHY???
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b.
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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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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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b.
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How can you EMPHASIZE sth?
Point finger at the audience.
Move or lean forward to show that sth is
important.
Use a pointer to draw attention to important
facts.
B & C.
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WHY???
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What should you do when you feel NERVOUS?
Hold a pen or cards in your hands.
Walk back and forth.
Look at the flip chart or screen (not at the
audience).
Hold a pen or cards in your hands. WHY?
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What should you keep EYE CONTACT with
audience?
Make eye contact with each individual often.
Choose some individuals and look at them as
often as possible.
Spread attention around the audience.
A & C. .... WHY???
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Establishes and build rapport
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Reduces the speaker’s feeling of isolation
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Not only initiates communication, but makes
others listen
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Direct eye-contact says:
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“I am talking to you, I want you to hear this.”
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It also increases listeners’ confidence in the
speaker
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A sign of speaker sincerity
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How do we look at the audience???
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Not all of them at once, but....
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Look each of them for a couple of seconds
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Then shift your glance
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Steady stare at someone is not good
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How FAST should you SPEAK?
About 20% more slowly than normal.
Just as fast as in a normal conversation.
Faster than in a normal conversation.
About 20% more slowly than normal. ....
WHY???
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How should you express ENTHUSIASM?
By raising voice level.
By waving arms.
By making hand or arm gestures for
important points.
A & C. .... WHY???
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Handling Questions
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Some people think that dealing with
questions is the hardest part of a
presentation.
Do you agree?
Why? Why not?
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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
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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.
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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.
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Add more detail concerning what has already
been said:
he would not elaborate on his news
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Say again something one has already said:
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Billy repeated his question
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Express an opinion or reaction in speech or
writing:
teachers commented that children of all
abilities would benefit
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A written or spoken comment:
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I decided to ignore his rude remarks
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A matter of interest or importance to
someone:
housing is the concern of the Housing
Executive
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to start to talk about a particular subject:
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She's always bringing up her health problems.
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Give a fuller version or account of:
the minister expanded on the government’s
proposals
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Do the activities 1,2,3,5,6 pp.42-43
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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.
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You have 10-15 minutes to prepare your
presentation
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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.
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