1. English 1 for IB&M
5 STEPS TO PREPARING A QUALITY
PRESENTATION
BY MARTIN FUHRMANN
2. Content overview
1. The Plan
2. Putting the pieces together
3. Saying thoughts out loud
4. Practicing in front of mirror
5. Speaking clearly
3. 1. The Plan
What do I want to say?
How shall I put something into words?
Write down everything that comes to your
mind
Many notes = many potential options
4. 2. Putting the pieces together
Organize your notes!
Cluster related topics
Add transition words to create a “flow”
Audience -> following along one argument to
another
5. 3. Saying thoughts out loud
Not ideal = simply organize thoughts on
paper
Ideal = actually speaking the thoughts
Think out loud!
6. 4. Practising in front of
mirror
Speech written down -> practice in front of
mirror many times
Becoming familiar with presentation
Less nervousness
Avoid looking at note cards too frequently
7. 5. Speaking clearly
Speak slowly and clearly
Steady pace/speed
Less hesitation sounds -> more professional