In this unit, you will prepare a 5-10 minute oral presentation to present in front of the class.
Choose a celebration/festival, custom/superstition or legend (folklore, mythical creature) from your culture and explain its origins and cultural significance. First explain what it is or what it means, and then focus on where this celebration/belief comes from.
Tips for a successful presentation:
Do’s
- Greet your audience
- Make eye contact
- Use visual aids
- Logically connect your ideas
- Speak clearly
- Keep a good pace
- Practice pronunciation beforehand
- Say "thank you" to indicate that you have finished
Dont’s
- Don’t read
- Don’t memorize
- Don’t stare at one person
- Don’t turn your back on the audience
- Don’t race through your presentation
- Don't say "I'm finished" at the end