Academic Oral

Presentation
Pair Presentation

What do I need to do?

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Introduction to WebQuest
task
You are going to research and give an
oral With a partner you are going to

research
either a famous Australian or a famous
presentation
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partner about
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You and your partner will then present
your findings to the class in the form of
an oral presentation supported by a
PowerPoint slideshow.

Tasks and activities

Your WebQuest will consist of four tasks (two major tasks
with a partner and two minor individual tasks) and two
activities:
Task 1

Research report (500 words) with partner

Due: Friday (Week 1)

Activity 1

Subtopics: Eddie Mabo report individual

Due: Friday (Week 1)

Activity 2

Listening and summarising an oral presentation

- individual

Due: Friday (Week 1)

Task 2

Oral presentation with PowerPoint slideshowpresentation with partner

Will be held across Week 2

Task 3

Peer feedback individual activity

Due: Friday (Week 2)

Task 4

Learner reflection individual activity

Due: Friday (Week 2)

Important: Time
management

You will need to work with your partner to

choose a person or place and then begin your
research.

You will also need to discuss with your partner

how you will organise your research,
prepare your report, prepare your
PowerPoint slideshow and practice your
oral presentation.

Important: Time
management

You will be given time in the computer lab,

in the library and in class to prepare and
practice, but you may need to meet with
your partner outside of class to finish
practicing your presentation.

Important: Time
management

You have one week to complete your research so

you will need to organise your time efficiently.
You are your partner need to be ready to give
your presentation at the beginning of Week 2.
There are several components to the task
which are outlined in the following slides.

Task1: Research Report

Once you decide on your topic you
research with your partner to
Researc should
find information.

Report

You must summarise your information

into a 500 word report.

Report resources
Below are links to information about famous
Australians.
(Right click on the link, then click open hyperlink).

Famous Australians 1

Famous Australians 2

Famous Australians 3

Report resources
Below are links to information about famous
Australian landmarks.
(Right click on the link, then click open hyperlink).

Australian landmarks

Australian man-made landmarks

Task 2: Oral presentation

Duration

Your presentation should be between 8-10 minutes long.

Both students must take part in the presentation.

Structure

The presentation must follow the structure of an oral

presentation which is outlined below.

Your presentation must be supported with a PowerPoint

PowerPoint slideshow.

Feedback

You must take part in providing written feedback to your

peers as you listen to each presentation.

Advice: What TO DO!

and What NOT to do!

Watch the following YouTube video for tips on
what to do and what NOT to do !
Right click on the link below then click open hyperlink.
Example presentation!

The following slides will outline how to give

an interesting oral presentation and avoid
your audience falling asleep.

1. Delivery
You

must not read your research notes. Use

spoken style

Dont

read big words that you cannot pronounce.

It is boring for your audience if they cant
understand you.

2. Palm cards
Use palm cards.

Write the main points on the

cards and glance up and down.

3. Introduction
Introduce
Capture

yourself

your listeners attention:

begin with a question, a startling
quote or something to make them
think.

3. Introduction (contd)
This YouTube video will provide
examples of how to open and close
your presentation.
Right click on the link then click open hyperlink.

Great introductions and conclusions

4. Overview

Once you have introduced yourself you

need to state the subject/topic of the talk

Then, provide an overview or outline of

your presentation where you will divide your
topic into sub-topics.
Topic

Subtopic

Suptopic

Subtopic

Activity 1- Subtopics

Read the text about the story of Eddie

Mabo, then decide on suitable
headings for each of the four subtopics.
The first one has been done for you.

Right click on the link below, then click

open hyperlink to find the worksheet.
Overview - subtopics

5. The body of the

presentation

Use logical organisation with clear signposting,

that is, linking words to make it clear when you
are beginning a new point e.g. next, after that,
finally

Make sure your topic has been well-researched

and include interesting information. You may
include statistics, diagrams, quotations and
examples

6. Closing

Finish your talk clearly, dont just fizzle out.

e.g. So, to sum up or ... To conclude

Thank the audience.

7. Voice

Speak loudly enough for everyone

in the room to hear you. Aim your
voice at the people in the last row.

Speak slowly and clearly. Dont

rush! Speaking fast makes it harder
for other people to understand you.

7. Voice (contd)

Use key words. Speak them slowly and

loudly.

Pause at the end of each point.

Vary your voice. Monotones are boring!

8. Body language

Stand straight and comfortably. Dont

slouch or shuffle about.

Look around and make eye-contact with

everyone. Dont just address your teacher.

Use your hands, your facial expressions and

your body to communicate. Its OK to move
around a bit. Engage and entertain!

9. PowerPoint

You must prepare a PowerPoint

presentation relevant to your topic.

9. PowerPoint (contd)

Keep it simple stupid!

Use lots of slides with only a few words on

each slide.

Use lots of images. People are

visual and love lots of pictures.

(contd)

9. PowerPoint

Animate bullet points so they appear one at

a time.

Your slides should be easy to focus on.

Contrast font colour with backing colour.

Dont make your slides too glitzy.

9. PowerPoint (contd)

Check your grammar and spelling.

DONT turn around and read from your

slides!

9. PowerPoint (contd)
This link has hints on how to put
together a great PowerPoint slideshow
Click on the link below then click open
hyperlink.

How to improve your PowerPoint slideshow

Activity 2: Summarising a
presentation

Following are links to two oral

presentations.
1.

Choose one presentation

2.

Listen and make a summary of the main points

3.

Use headings and bullet points

4.

Submit your summary by Friday (Week 1)

Activity 2: Summarising a
presentation
Presentation 1:
Amy Cuddy talks about body language. Body language
affects how others see us, but it may also change how we
see ourselves.
Body language
Presentation 2:
Karen Elazari talks about hackers and the internet. Hackers
make the Internet stronger and healthier, while helping to
fight government corruption.
Hackers and the internet

Task 4: Evaluation: Learner Reflection

Write a paragraph (100-150 words) reflecting on

your performancewhat you did well and what
could be improved in the future.

Right click on the link below then click on open

hyperlink to open the reflection document.

Learner Reflection

Evaluation: Teacher
feedback
You will be given feedback by the teacher on all
aspects of your presentation.
This information will also include a summary of
the peer feedback provided by your classmates.
Right click on the link below then click on open hyperlink to
open the teacher feedback document
Teacher feedback form

Conclusion

Well done! You have completed your

Webquest.

Hopefully you have improved your research skills,

enjoyed working with a partner, learnt about the
structure of an academic presentation, improved
your speaking skills, feel more comfortable
working with technologyAND ENJOYED
YOURSELF!

Teacher notes
This WebQuest is designed for students at an intermediate level of
English.
While working on this WebQuest, students will use and develop a
series of skills and knowledge.
Task 1- Research a report
Activity 1- identify subtopics for overview
Identify research topic
Collect information from a range of sources
Select appropriate information
Collate and summarise relevant information using main headings
and bullet points
Identify subtopics which form overview of presentation

Teacher notes
Activity 2: Listening and summarising an oral presentation
Identify purpose and context of text
Listen for gist- including key words and phrases
Listen for main points and ideas
Listen for details including discourse markers and specific
information
Use knowledge of vocabulary and grammar to interpret meaning
Use knowledge of paralinguistic features to interpret meaning
Select appropriate information
Collate and summarise relevant information using main headings
and bullet points

Teacher notes
Task 2- presentation
Task 3 peer evaluation and
Task 4 learner feedback
Use palm cards and spoken style
Identify the structure of an oral presentation including
introduction, overview, body and conclusion
Use linking words
Speak at appropriate volume, clear pronunciation, use correct
pausing, stress intonation and rhythm
Use correct body language
Use visual aids appropriately to create a PowerPoint slideshow
Take part in peer evaluation and feedback
Reflect on performance