2. Pair & Share w/ your table partner your DOs! Pair & Share w/ your table partner your DON’Ts!

3.  Avoid using too much text  Do NOT type every word you plan on saying during your presentation  Follow the 6X6 rule  Proofread your slides!!!  Avoid excessive bullet points  Keep it simple

4.  Use Sans-Serif Fonts  No more than 2-3 styles  DON’T USE ALL CAPS, EXCEPT FOR TITLES  Avoid italicized or cursive fonts  Avoid overusing font colors

5.  Choose an appropriate color scheme  Dark backgrounds for light text  Light text on dark backgrounds  Limit the number of colors on a single slide  Keep backgrounds consistent

6.  Use sounds & animation to bring content to life  DO NOT OVERUSE!  Keep text stationary  Use animations to introduce bulleted text & increase audience focus  Use transitions that match your topic

7.  Keep style of objects consistent  Choose only objects that relate to or enhance topic  Minimize amount of slides