Present Your Project - Preparation Worksheet

1. Brainstorming session.

Table 1. As you brainstorm, fill in the green column in the first table below. You can copy it in your notebook, fill it in online or download it. You can also do a. to f. below.
a. Name of the charity
Catchy name that attracts people’s attention.
b. Cause selected and reasons for your choice
Make sure you agree on which cause to fight for and make a list of your motivations. 
c. Comparison with the Royal Family
Is the cause you have chosen to fight  for already part of the Royal Family’s philanthropic efforts (Who supports it? Name of the royal charity? Characteristics? ...)? Explain what’s the same and what’s different.  
d. Objectives of the charity
Think about the concrete actions your charity will organize. 
e. Hopes for the future
Discuss your short-term and long-term goals for the future.
f. Logo and catchphrase
Discuss your logo (shape(s), colour(s), ...). 
You can choose a catchphrase to catch people’s attention. 

2. Design Your Slideshow

Table 2. Fill in the green column in the second table below. You can copy it in your notebook, fill it in online or download it. You can also do a. and b. below.

a. Design

• Choose visuals to bring your slide show to life.
• Pick a theme (colours, easy to read font, ...). 
• Decide if you want to add music. 
• Decide on the number of slides (no more than 10).

b. Text
Choose which idea /information will be the focal point of each slide. Write a title for each slide. 

• Slide 1: ...
• Slide 2: ...
• Slide 3: ...
• Slide 4: ...
• Slide 5: ...
• Slide 6: ...
• Slide 7: ...
• Slide 8: ...
• Slide 9: ...
• Slide 10: ...

Discuss which key words will appear in the slideshow. Make a list of them below.

Use your notes and the mind map to design your slide show.

3. Practise your oral presentation.

Table 3. Fill in the green column in the third table below. You can copy it in your notebook, fill it in online or download it. You can also do a. and b. below.
a. Get ready

• Choose who will present which slides.
  
• Decide who will explain your choices for the logo.
• Practise speaking on the slides on your own. Remember that you won’t be allowed to read notes. 
• Check the pronunciation of difficult words: https://www.wordreference.com/enfr/.
  
• Use the vocabulary and the structures from the unit:
  ☐ present perfect for statements                ☐ expressing goals and objectives 
  ☐ expressing numbers                                  ☐ vocabulary from the unit (Charities) 

b. Practise in groups 

• Present your slides to the other members of the group. 
• Check how long you’ve spoken for (1 minute 30 seconds to 2 minutes)  
• Discuss with your groupmates what can be improved.  
• Practise with your classmates until you feel confident. 
• Listen to/watch your groupmates:  
  Eye contact:  ☐ yes   ☐ no 
  Convincing body language: ☐ yes   ☐ no 
  Clear and audible English:  ☐ yes   ☐ no 
  Few hesitations or blanks:   ☐ yes   ☐ no