Starter quiz
- Which of the following is the best definition of a challenge?
- an obstacle that cannot be overcome
- a difficult task that tests our abilities ✓
- a simple and 'easy to solve' problem
- a problem that will resolve itself
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- Which of the following is a synonym for focus?
- distract
- concentrate ✓
- scatter
- disperse
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- Which of the following is the word for the top of a mountain?
- base
- summit ✓
- valley
- slope
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- What word beginning with 'P' describe the different sections of an article or formal piece of writing?
- 'paragraph' ✓
- What does it mean to be inspired by something?
- to feel bored or uninterested
- to feel motivated or influenced ✓
- to feel discouraged or disheartened
- to feel indifferent or uninvolved
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- Which of the following uses a verb in the imperative form?
- It's time to roll up our sleeves and get started.
- He rolled up his sleeves before he started.
- Roll up your sleeves and get started. ✓
- Why won't he roll up his sleeves and get started?
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Exit quiz
- Which word beginning with 'c' describes a small card used during a speech or presentation to help the speaker remember key points or prompts?
- 'cue' ✓
- What word beginning with 'e' describes a metaphor that runs throughout a text?
- 'extended' ✓
- Which of these answers does not use a tentative phrase?
- Perhaps this is due to the opportunities offered.
- I wonder if others have considered this.
- Maybe we could consider an alternative.
- Absolutely, yes. ✓
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- To reflect on our writing means to ...
- ignore our mistakes until very end.
- write swiftly and decisively ensuring we finish in time.
- consider what works well and how to improve. ✓
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- Which of the following is a call to action?
- In conclusion, it is important to address this issue.
- What steps can we take to address this issue?
- For more information on this issue, visit our website ✓
- Join us in this fight against this issue. ✓
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- An ______ question goes beyond a yes or no answer.
- 'open' ✓
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- Presentations are much more engaging when the speaker does not simply read off a page or memorise word for word.
- Effective cue cards will give just the right amount of information to help to deliver and structure a presentation.
- If you take questions, try and respond with new content rather than repeating parts of the presentation.
- Asking open questions can invite developed responses.
- If you are unsure how to answer a question, using tentative phrases can help.
Common misconception
Memorising a presentation, or having a script, makes for a more confident delivery.
An effective presentation will have an element of spontaneity and naturalism about it. Relying on a script, or repeating a speech word for word, can lead to a robotic delivery and a less convincing presentation.
Keywords
Cue cards - a small card used during a speech or presentation to help the speaker remember key points or prompts
Speculate - to make guesses or predictions about something
Naturalistic - with reference to delivering a presentation, this means speaking in a relaxed way without scripts
Tentative - something that is uncertain or not fully decided
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