Presentation

Our presentation programs are designed to strengthen presentation ability, which is a weakness among many students. In our various programs for all levels, we provide instruction in presenting a persuasive argument and expressing a point of view in a logical manner.

• Student picks a book from ReadingTown library list; finishes the book; then writes out an introduction with book information, why he/she chose the book, and what he/she liked about it.
  
  
• With a provided illustration list (which is composed of 8 selected illustrations of the chosen book), student writes a story for each illustration (not copying from the book).
  
  
• Teacher checks student's writing and provides comment for revision.
  
  
• Student memorizes the revised writing for each illustration.
  
  
• Student practices the 3 components:
  • (1)the beginning: intro, book title, author, main characters
  • (2)the body: 8 stories for 8 illustrations
  • (3)the ending: why he/she chose the book and what he/she liked about it)
    
    
• Student completely memorizes the 8 stories for 8 illustrations.
  
  
• Student learns storytelling skills, the 7 techniques for public speakers:
  • (1)Good eye contact
  • (2)No distracting motions
  • (3)No distracting motions
  • (4)Good preparation
  • (5)Good use of voice & good volume
  • (6)Appropriate talking speed
  • (7)Good use of body & hand gestures
    
    
• Student practices in front of teacher & classmates (and in front of family/mirror at home).
  
  
• Student makes a final presentation which is recorded, then evaluated.