How can I improve my Individual Oral Presentation?

knowledge | interpretation | presentation | language My knowledge and understanding are thorough I make reference to varied parts of the text, not just one episode I communicate understanding of WHY as well as WHAT

knowledge | interpretation | presentation | language I can set the work in context explain when the episode occurs OR explain how the writing is typical AND explain the effect of features of the period or style

knowledge | interpretation | presentation | language My interpretation is convincing and detailed I note the effects of literary features I critically analyse the effects of literary features I support all my points with precise references

knowledge | interpretation | presentation | language My presentation is clearly focused, well- developed and persuasive The structure is purposeful and effective All the points I make are important (it is coherent) I integrate my quotations into the body of my presentation.

knowledge | interpretation | presentation | language My language is clear, varied, precise and concise I make no significant lapses in grammar and expression Both the vocabulary and grammatical structures I use are varied I use literary terms appropriately

knowledge | interpretation | presentation | language A good presentation is: - a series of logically ordered points - substantiated with close textual reference and/or quotation - clearly linked to the question or topic - draws to a general conclusion at the end

knowledge | interpretation | presentation | language An excellent presentation - Is driven by a conceptualised argument – a ‘theory’ - presents a clear case right from the start - begins with the key concept or idea - ‘proves’ this with close analysis of textual evidence …and concludes by moving beyond the individual text to draw out wider significant issues

knowledge | interpretation | presentation | language Consider it to be like a legal argument, not a straightforward presentation: - use careful critical thinking about the relationships between ideas

knowledge | interpretation | presentation | language Give the audience signposts Use topic sentences

knowledge | interpretation | presentation | language Guide the audience Using connectives

knowledge | interpretation | presentation | language AccumulationAlso, and, as well, furthermore, in addition, moreover, plus, too ChronologyAfterwards, finally, firstly, initially, later, next, now, soon, subsequently, then, ultimately ComparisonEqually, just as, likewise, similarly ContrastAlthough, and yet, but, conversely, despite, except, however, instead, nevertheless, on the contrary, on the other hand, though, whereas ConsequenceAccordingly, as a result, because, consequently, hence, since, so, therefore, thus