Current issues assignment Pages 62-65
7 Have I got news for you Step 1: Choose the topic area Step 2: Choose a news topic Step 3: Research Breaking down the news item Consult different sources Online Print form
7 Have I got news for you Step 4: Preparation Introduction of the news item (PowerPoint, overhead, videos, etc.) handout for your classmates (IN ADVANCE!) Main points listed Difficult vocabulary explained/translated Oral tasks (3) on your topic for other students (NB. see p. 65 for tips on possible tasks!) Step 5: Giving the presentation
Giving the presentation Keep it simple a news article doesn’t make a presentation! A list of key words Short sentences, easy words (benefits you and your audience) Explain difficult words Focus on the language Metalanguage: phrases that tell your audience what is going on.. (see p. 66 for help)
Giving the presentation Visual effects Slide show, video, pictures, statistics, music etc. Keywords in slides, don’t let a video take over your presentation Less is more!! Non-verbal communication Posture, eye contact, timing, voice, attitude etc.
Giving the presentation Read the useful tips pages 66-67 carefully when preparing and rehearsing your presentation KISS principle – Keep It Simple Stupid!