English 1 Intermediate Class 23 Todays Agenda 1.Notices & Attendance 2.Idiom 3.Homework Review 4.Presentation Assignment 5.Presentation Skills NOTICES Final Book Quiz Friday 12 th December IDIOM Out of the Blue Out of the blue Something sudden & very unexpected. Out of the blue I hadnt heard from Mike for years, then last week he called me out of the blue! Out of the blue Its been a crazy week at work, the boss resigned out of the blue on Wednesday nobody was expecting it HOMEWORK REVIEW Pg : Finish Main Ideas & Close Reading Questions, then Guessing from Context & Synonyms Main Ideas 2.b 3.f 4.e 5.d 6.a Close Reading 1.a 2.b 3.c 4.a 5.a 6.b Guessing from Context Secure To get or achieve something permanent, especially after a lot of effort. Guessing from Context Derive To get something, especially a nice feeling or an advantage. Guessing from Context Consent Permission, agreement. Guessing from Context Alter To change something or someone. Guessing from Context Transient Continuing only for a short time. Synonyms 2.invariably 3.constrained 4.endowed with 5.alter 6.impelled 7.secure 8.transient PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT: CREATE YOUR OWN COUNTRY PRESENTATION SKILLS Whats the difference? Philosophy The audience should listen to me. Vs. I want the audience to want to listen. MAKING EFFECTIVE PPT SLIDES Why Use Visuals? Visuals Rules Big enough to see easily Professional looking Helps to explain the point Keep it simple! MY CHILDHOOD HOME Beginner Motorcycles My personal favorite: the Suzuki Savage Light weight (~380lbs) Adequate power (650cc engine) Low seat height fits most riders POSTURE & EYE CONTACT Why Important? Posture Sends a message Confident or nervous? Eye Contact Audience engagement Audience feedback The Hand Washer The Pendulum The Leaning Tower of Pisa Mr./Mrs. Wiggles The Soldier The Penguin Whats the right way? Feet Hands Eyes Voice 150% Gestures are communication Numbers/Sequencing Emphasis/Focus Illustration/Location Comparison/Contrast Try It! There are two problems. Global warming is a big problem. We want to cut the budget. First, I want to talk about a growing problem. This is the point I want to emphasize! PRESENTATION ASSIGNMENT: CREATE YOUR OWN COUNTRY Create Your Country Give a 5 minute presentation that will: Show and explain your countrys name & flag. Describe your countrys motto (e.g. ). State & explain the type of government you will have and give reasons for your choice (e.g. democracy, dictatorship, theocracy etc.) Describe what industries you will have how will you make money? Describe and give reasons for the rights your citizens will have. (E.g. will all citizens be treated equally? Who will be allowed to vote? How much freedom will people have?) Describe and explain at least three laws that you will have in your country. Give any other information you think is important. Group Assessment 1.Delivery 2.Content 3.Teamwork Outside Class Meeting 1.Counts as one attendance point. 2.I will ask you to sign to prove everyone was there. 3.If you dont meet, I will know! Homework Be ready to give your presentation. Friday 5 th December