Presentation Practical and Project

Lesson objectives

By the end of the week, learners should be able to:

1. Plan a one-slide presentation covering a weekly topic.
2. Create a title slide, body slide and closing slide.
3. Present the material aloud for at least ninety seconds.
4. Export the deck as a PDF for distribution.
5. Submit a project folder with the deck, a written plan and a self-evaluation.

Key vocabulary

• Plan: the written outline of what the slide deck will contain.
• Title slide: the opening slide naming the project and presenter.
• Body slide: the slide carrying the main content points.
• Closing slide: the final slide summarising the takeaways.
• Self-evaluation: the learner's own assessment of strengths and weaknesses.
• Export: saving a copy in another format.

Common misconceptions

• "Presentation practice is just showing the slides again." Speaking aloud improves confidence and helps the learner adapt timing.
• "PDF export replaces the need to present." PDF is for distribution; presenting exercises delivery too.
• "The plan must match every slide perfectly." Plans allow some reordering while staying true to the topic.

Teacher activities

1. Starter: play three recordings of learners presenting once each; ask which was most natural.
2. Explain the project requirements: a deck plus a written plan and a self-evaluation.
3. Model planning one slide deck on paper with a title, one body point and a takeaway.
4. Run the practical creation task in pairs, circulating and giving quick feedback.
5. Pair up learners and run thirty-second timed presentations.
6. Collect the decks, plans and evaluations, then announce submission day.

Student activities

1. Watch the starter recordings and identify the natural presentation.
2. Plan a one-slide deck with title, body point and takeaway.
3. Create the deck and rehearse speaking aloud for at least ninety seconds.
4. Export the deck as PDF and confirm the file exists.
5. Write a one-page self-evaluation stating strengths, improvements and next steps.
6. Package the deck, plan and evaluation into one folder for submission.

Practical / learning evidence

A saved presentation deck, a written one-page plan and a self-evaluation note. All three submitted together for marking.

Resources and preparation

Computers with PowerPoint or Impress, blank templates, a project folder template and a print evaluation sheet. Prepare thirty-second timer cards and a seating plan for paired presentations.

Assessment for learning

Mark the deck for title, body and closing slides and consistent font. Evaluate the self-evaluation for honest reflection and a clear plan. Record pairs needing louder voices and schedule a follow-up rehearsal.

Inclusion and access

Allow extra time for writing the self-evaluation and let paired partners share the speaking role if solo delivery is difficult. Provide a recording template for learners who want to practice presenting to a recorder. Extend confident learners with a second slide comparing two presentation styles.