It is a good idea to read to your audience when presenting.

• False

• True

When giving a presentation in front of an audience you should do all of the following EXCEPT for:

• A. Speak loud and clear

• B. Provide handouts if needed

• C. Dress professionally

• D. Look at your screen and not the audience

To whom should a presentation be aimed?

• The highest authority in the room, regardless of where they are

• The entire audience

• The people in the closest rows

• Your best friend in the room

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CCSS.RI.7.7

CCSS.RI.8.7

CCSS.RL.7.7

CCSS.RL.8.7

CCSS.RL.9-10.7

Slides should have a _____ progression that makes sense to your audience.

• Theme

• Logical

• Grid

Which one of these is the better slide and why?

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• The background is simple and the text is easy to read.

• The background is simple and the text matches the background.

How could this slide be improved?

• It can't. It's perfect.

• The text could be larger.

• There could be less text on the slide.

• The background should not be white.

• There should be a theme on this presentation.

Pick the good slide.

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• 
• 
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What is the message of this slide?

• You are boring.

• Most slideshows tend to bore the audience.

• That guy did not have enough coffee.

• School is boring.

You should always add pictures to your presentation even if it doesn't have anything to do with your presentation.

• False

• True

What is the last Rule of Thumb when creating an effective presentation?

• Organize your information
• Spell check your presentation
• Keep it simple
• Minimize text on slides.