1. Current issues assignment
Pages 62-65

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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)

5. 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.

6. Giving the presentation
Read the useful tips pages carefully when preparing and rehearsing your presentation
KISS principle – Keep It Simple Stupid!