Basic Presentation

Skills Freshman I English

Speaking and Listening

Learning Targets

I can recognize the differences between speaking formally and informally.

I can identify which situations require speaking formally and informally.

I can apply formal English language in an appropriate setting.

Formal Language Is used when you want to make a

good impression on people in respected positions. You speak in a more traditional way and use longer forms of words when you want to be formal

Formal Language with Teachers Principals Counselors Neighbors Firemen, Policemen

Who else?

Informal Language Is used when you talk to peers or

adults whom you feel close to. You might speak in a more relaxed way, by using slang and shorter forms of words, when you want to be informal. You should continue to be respectful when being informal.

Informal Language with Your best friend Your sister Your babysitter Your cousin

Who else?

Change to Formal Hi Sure! Will ya? Ya gotta do it! What do you want?

Change to Informal I would be delighted!

I certainly appreciate this.

It has been a pleasure meeting you.

Could you possibly give me a hand with this project?

Formal or Informal? You call your dad at work and his

boss answers the phone. You are asking someone out on a

date You are talking to your parents at

the dinner table You are trying to convince the

assistant principal to change the date of the detention you were given.

Formal Language Looks like

Standing or sitting straighter than usual

Sounds like “Hello, Mrs. Cadle” “Please, may I…” “Nice to meet you.”

Informal Looks like

Standing or sitting in a relaxed position

Sounds like Using slang

“Hi” “What are ya doin’?” “What’s new?”

Presentation Skills: Physical Delivery

Face the audience – Not the PowerPoint!

Make eye contact with the entire room – Not just the teacher!

Stand with confidence – Don’t fidget, sway, or shuffle your feet!

Refer to the PowerPoint – Use the laser pointer or your hand to gesture toward a picture

Presentation Skills: Vocal Delivery

Project your voice – Use the appropriate volume so everyone can hear you!

Know what you are going to say – Don’t read off the PowerPoint! You may use a printed copy of your presentation or notecards.

Avoid fillers – “Umm”, “like”, “yeah”, “ahh”

Use formal language – You want to sound as academic as possible so avoid using contractions or informal language!

Real World “Life is a series of Presentations!” Anytime you present a topic to an

audience. Persuasion Demonstration Informative