English 100(11) Seminar Presentation Fall 2014/J. Smith

Outline  Prepare a presentation on a reading from our text, Successful College Writing.  I will assign you a partner, a date to do your presentation, and a reading from the text.  The idea is for you and your partner to introduce the reading, to draw attention to main ideas, organization, style, and writer’s purpose.

Make it Interesting  Make your presentation as interesting as you can.  Keep your audience in mind.  Get your audience involved

A Typical Presentation  Draw the attention of the audience to the topic of the reading.  Begin with some questions or other opening.  Go over the reading – this is important. Draw passages and paragraphs from the reading. Help the audience understand.  Aim for interaction and discussion (seminar idea).  Conclude with some questions, a summary, a quiz?  You can use visuals, power point, short videos, etc.  About 30 to 40 minutes.

See me  I would like to see you and your partner a day or two before your presentation.  We can go over what you plan to do.  I can make suggestions  You can ask me questions about the reading etc.

Note to the Audience  The audience has an important role, to pay attention, to ask questions and to participate actively.  Make sure to read the readings before you come to class.  Be prepared to ask the presenters some questions.  Be prepared to participate.  Note: For the Final Exam I will choose one of the readings from our presentations. It’s up to you to keep up and get the readings done.

Questions?