Oral Presentations Do’s Don'ts Prepare Practice Speak Cleary to the audience Plan the Flow Make Eye Contact Don'ts Read a Speech Become the Focus Mumble “uh”, “you know” Body language Be Afraid of Pauses

Preparation Outline Percolate Write the Speech Read it Through ABC Identify key points Think of Illustrations Percolate Write the Speech Read it Through The way you speak Don’t memorize

Plan the Presentation Cue Cards Visit the Site Plan your Visuals Main points Transitions Visit the Site Where will you stand? What A/V will work? Plan your Visuals Practice!