This document provides guidance for students on oral class presentations at IES Castelló d'Empúries Batxillerat English 1. It outlines that presentations should be 5-7 minutes long and cover various topics each term, including personal information, a country's geography/culture, and social issues. It then lists the key elements of a good presentation: having interesting content for the audience, a clear structure with an introduction, main body and conclusion, strong language skills, and good transmission techniques like eye contact and voice variation. Tips are provided for each element to help students deliver effective presentations.

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2. Oral class presentation Time 5 -7 minutes Topic each term different 1 batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries

3. Oral class presentation- 1BAT First Term Personal information . Eg: hobbies, sports, cinema, celebrities, holidays, friends, jobs, school, music, interests... any more ideas? batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries

4. Oral class presentation- 1BAT Second Term Around the world in English. Eg: Geography, Politics, Literature, Festivities, Traditions… of an English speaking country. batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries

5. Oral class presentation- 1BAT Third Term: Social issues Eg: Environment, NGOs, Racism, Violence, Unemployment, News... What are you worried about? What needs improvement in society? batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries

6. Oral class presentation What makes a good presentation? According to experts, there are 4 elements: Content Structure Language Presentation batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries

7. 1. Content: interesting information for your audience batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries Who is your audience? What do they know about this topic? Is your information new, interesting, relevant for them? “ If you don’t like it, they won’t like it!”

8. 2. Structure: good organisation Greetings Introduce your talk General explanation Main body Conclusion Invite to questions batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries

9. 3.1. Language (after structure) Greetings Who are you? “ Ok, let’s get started. Good morning, everybody. My name is… I am a student at IES Castelló …” batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries

10. 3.2. Language Introduce your talk : what’s your topic? Catch the attention of your audience with hooks Make a question Do you know that…? How many people here have got a …? Give some amazing facts 40% of Catalans … Tell a story/personal anecdote A few years ago … batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries

11. 3.3. Language General explanation What are you going to do? Today I want to talk to you about…................. First I will… Then I’ll go on to ……… and finally I will….. batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries

12. 3.4. Language Main body Develop your ideas in order of importance Be organised and plan carefully Point 1 Point 2 Point 3 a)-------------- a)-------------- a)------------- b)-------------- b)-------------- b)------------- c)-------------- c)-------------- c)-------------- 1 batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries

13. 3.5. Language Conclusion Summary of ideas and your conclusion To finish I’d like to say that…………. As a conclusion… To sum up… 1 batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries

14. 3.6. Language Questions Invite the audience to questions and to participate Are there any questions? Do you have any questions? If there are any questions, I’ll be happy to answer them. 1 batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries

15. 4. Transmission: smile, please. ☺ Stand relaxed do not sit . Move around left, right, among audience. Use gestures just like a normal conversation, not more Eye contact look at your audience and focus on 2 or 3 people. Little reading! Voice do not sound like a robot. Vary intonation, volume and speed. Make pauses at strategic point give time to think . Control your nerves prepare well , practise with friends batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries

16. Transmission Media support Short notes on paper allowed. DON’T READ all the time! Powerpoint ( 2003 version ) or open office (in pendrive and email) Add Photos, links, video, music... Bring magazines, photos, objects... ALL RELEVANT to the talk batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries

17. Oral class presentation Remember! ☺ a good PREPARATION makes a better PRESENTATION ! batxillerat- IES Castelló d'Empúries