By Spencer Carper

There are 5 parts that must be followed in order to give a Powerful Presentation to a class.

You must come up with an idea for a presentation.

Research your topic for the presentation.

Create an outline and a first draft.

Develop an opening, body, and end

Organize the flow of the presentation

Build in repitition.

Be consistent with your material and use tutorials if you have questions.

Use text effectively and only use special effects every so often.

Streamline your materials and create templates.

Cut down your presentation.

Edit the presentation and practice giving it.

This website is good for learning all the basics to using powerpoint

http://homepage.cs.uri.edu/tutorials/csc101/powerpoint/ppt.html

Only add images that reinforce your message.

Use charts and graphs to give visuals.

Don’t use to many images.

Color is important In keeping the audience interested.

Contrast and Balance your presentation.

Make sure the overall design is something that looks professional.

Be able to limit your topic and know your role as a presenter.

Be organized

Set out a problem or possibility and come up with a solution.

Use conversation and have fun.

Less talk, more action.

Practice. Practice. Practice.

End with a summery

Don’t be nervous. Relax. Understand your audience Use humor and quotations. Speak clearly and understandably. Rehearse your speech. Have a clean and comfortable appearance. Use body language. Know the audience. Use your remote control and keep track of

the time.

The Five parts will help when you have to give a powerful presentation to a classroom of students.

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