And now…
Presentation Structure –
Introduction, Body, Conclusion
Outline
BASIC STRUCTURE p. 14-15
Introduction – hook, topic and
purpose, overview
Body – main points with details
Conclusion – restate topic, summary,
be memorable
The INTRODUCTION p. 15
Greet the Audience
Hook the Audience
State your Topic
Explain your Reason
Give an Overview
Greet the Audience (p.16)
Greet the audience and introduce
yourself (introducing your major is not
necessary unless it relates to your
topic).
EFFECTIVE OPENINGS
Firstimpressions are VERY
IMPORTANT!
You NEVER get a second chance to
make a first impression.
The first 1 MINUTE of any
presentation is the MOST IMPORTANT!
Every presentation needs a HOOK!
Hook the Audience (p.18)
HOOKED!
Hook the Audience
(p.18)
Use a HOOK to get the attention of the
audience.
WAYS TO GIVE A HOOK (p.18)
1. Give the audience a problem to think
about.
2. Give the audience an interesting/surprising
fact.
3. Show the audience a picture.
4. Start with a quiz.
5. Start with a quote.
6. Give the audience a personal story
(anecdote).
7. Start with a rhetorical question.
STATE YOUR TOPIC (p.21)
State the topic of your presentation
clearly at the beginning.
EXAMPLES…
This
afternoon we’ll share with you the
secrets that made Starbucks one of the
most successful businesses.
Today
we’re going to be explaining what
made Genghis Khan such an amazing
conqueror.
Thismorning we’ll be showing you 3 of
the greatest tourist attractions in
Bangkok, Thailand.
Explain the Reason (p.21)
Why you are giving the presentation?
Whatis the purpose and why should the
audience care?
Thispart should also be clear and to the
point.
GIVE A FANTASTIC REASON
GOOD: “After we finish, you’ll know more
about Bangkok.”
GREAT: “When we’re done, I’m sure that
you’re going to want to visit Bangkok.”
FANTASTIC: “When this presentation is
over, you’ll understand why these 3
places are so special to tourists as well as
the local people of Bangkok.”
Give an Overview
The overview is a map of your
presentation.
Ittells your audience what specific
points you are going to make.
These are usually divided into three to
five main ideas.
OVERVIEW:
“Inthis presentation, we’re going to be
highlighting the 3 greatest places to visit in
Bangkok, Thailand.
First of all, we’ll tell you where these places
are located and transportation options.
Secondly, we’re going to share the history
about how these places became so popular.
Finally, we’ll describe the special activities
you can do at these 3 locations.”
Let’s look at page
22!
Read the Example Introduction
and answer the questions.
Example Introduction
p.22
1. Five steps used correctly (p.15)?
2. Type of hook (p.18)?
3. Topic?
4. Why presenting about this topic?
5. What are the 3 points?
The Body (p.24)
The body of a presentation should
contain 3 to 5 main points.
Include lots of details
Transitions (p. 25)
Tells the audience when you have finished
discussing one point and are ready to
move on to the next point.
Transitions (p. 25)
Easy to follow point-by-point
Clear communication
Easy to understand
Transition Words (p. 26)
Use transition words to move between
supporting ideas within one main point
of your presentation.
First, Second, Third…
Transition Sentences (p. 27)
Use transition sentences when moving
between large supporting ideas such as
main points A, B, and C.
Transition Sentences (p. 27)
There are 2 transition types you can
use:
(1) PAST – FUTURE
(2) PAST – RHETORICAL QUESTION
Rhetorical question – a question
that does not need an answer
EXAMPLE 1: PAST – FUTURE
I have explained how Korea’s
geographical location makes it an
important place in the world.
Now, I will discuss how Korea’s
economy makes it a vital economic
component in today’s global business
world.
EXAMPLE 2: PAST – RHETORICAL
QUESTION
I looked at the large role Korea’s
economy plays in our ever-growing
globalized world.
However, how has Korea’s cutting
edge technology made it an important
focal point for scientific research and
development?
Exercise: Transition Sentences (p.28)
1. Food in Paris Sights in Paris
Past: I have explained the foods you can
enjoy in Paris.
Future: Now, let’s look at the sights you
can visit.
Question: Next, do you know any sights in
Paris?
Exercise: Transition Sentences (p.28)
Choose 3 numbers and practice
writing transition sentences.
1 - past sentence
1 - future sentence
1 - rhetorical question
Exercise: Transition Sentences (p.28)
2. I have shown you how to clean your
computer. Next, I’ll show you how to clean
the monitor. (Next, do you know how to
clean the monitor?)
3. I have explained the ingredients of
kimchi. Next, I will teach you how to make
kimchi. (Next, do you know how to make
kimchi?)
Exercise: Transition Sentences (p.28)
4. I have described Park Jung-hee’s
character. Next, I will explain his domestic
policies. (Next, do you know his domestic
policies?)
5. I have explained the health benefits of
drinking. Next, I will tell you about the
social advantages of drinking. (Next, do
you know any social advantages of
drinking?)
Outlines (p.29)
Why use an outline?
Planning
Organizing ideas
Easy to see presentation contents
Easyto see areas that need
improvement
Outlines
Your outline is on icampus.
CONCLUSION – Mistakes to Avoid (p. 33)
Avoid Tacking on a Conclusion – Make a
smooth transition from body to conclusion
Avoid Mechanical Ending – Do not restate
overview (intro) word for word
Avoid Introducing New Points – Sum up
main points already talked about
Avoid Changing Stance/Position – Do not
change your opinion
CONCLUSION – Parts to Include (p.
34)
Make a transition – “ In conclusion”, or
“In summary”
Restate overview using different words
Remind the audience of important
points
Conclude memorably – one of 4 ways
Wrap up well – Thank the audience and
ask for questions
CONCLUDE MEMORABLY (P.35)
Make a Suggestion – Advise audience to
do something.
Make a Prediction – What will happen in
the future?
Make a Call to Action – A strong
statement to get audience to act.
Give a Warning – What problem will occur
if we do not act?
Example Conclusion (p.38)
Read the conclusion and then answer the
questions.
DIVIDING YOUR PRESENTATION
Divide speaking time evenly.
For example…
1st person – introduction and points 1, 2
2nd person – points 3, 4 and conclusion
The same person cannot do the
introduction and the conclusion.
Important Dates
Presentation
order decided Saturday,
December 28th
Outlines are due Saturday, December 28th
(in-class submission)
Presentations are Monday, December 30th