Steps to creating PowerPoint PresentationsBy Louise Lee

Discussion Questions

Do you like to give presentations? Why or why not?

Have you used PowerPoint before? If yes, what do you like or

dislike about PowerPoint?

Overview

1. How to organize your ideas

2. How to put your ideas on the slides

1. How to organize your ideas

1. How to organize your ideas

Topic sentence (big ideas)Supporting examples (small ideas)

ExampleI enjoyed travelling to India.

India has many diverse cultures.India has lots of historical sites.I like the spices in Indian food.

Sample Presentation

My Trip to JordanBy: Student name

Overview

1. Historical places2. Beautiful landscape3. Friendly people

1. Historical buildings

Roman city Desert castle

Petra

2. Beautiful landscape

Mountainous area Dead Sea Desert

3. Friendly People

ConclusionJordan

An amazing countryHistorical sitesBeautiful sceneryNice people

2. How to put the ideas on the PowerPoint

What’s wrong with this slide?Here are some tips on text for you: First, you have to title your slides, remember to

keep the title in a general location.Second, you want to use Bullet pointsThird, you need to have empty space because it

is important to balance the mount of information. Create open space and avoid crowding. Don’t forget to use parallel structure

You also need to do spell check. Add clip art, animation, sound or movies to the content.

How to present your text

• Has a short title• Has one idea per slide• Use bullets to separate

ideas• Use point form

How to use color contrastWhich font color is better?Which font color is better?

How to use color contrast

a. Which line is easier to read?

b. Which line is easier to read?

Use PowerPoint features If you don’t want people to read

too much from the slides, Simply use“Add Effects”

Fly inBoxCheckerboard

But, be consistent

To concludeHave a title for each slideUse point form

Keep the slide simpleUse color contrast Be consistent

Week 1: Presentation topics

1. The Story of My Name

2. My Proudest Moment

3. Something Special about Me

4. Your best vacation

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