Lesson Plan
Course Title:
Professional Communications
Session Title:
All About Me (Introduction to slide
presentations)
Lesson Duration: Approximately three 90-minute class periods.
[Lesson length is subjective and will vary from instructor to instructor]
Performance Objective:
Upon completion of this assignment, the student will be able to create and present a topic using
slide presentation software.
Specific Objectives:
1. Explore software.
2. Discuss various tools.
3. Insert images and other graphics into a slide presentation.
4. Set presentation features.
5. Present.
Preparation
TEKS Correlations:
§130.99 (c)
(1) The student applies English language arts in professional communications projects. The
student is expected to:
(B) use correct grammar, punctuation, and terminology to write and edit documents; and
(E) evaluate oral and written information.
(2)
The student applies professional communications strategies. The student is expected to:
(B) organize oral and written information; and
(D) present formal and informal presentations.
(4)
The student applies information technology applications. The student is expected to use
personal information management, email, Internet, writing and publishing, presentation,
and spreadsheet or database applications for professional communications projects.
(8)
The student applies ethical decision making and understands and complies with laws
regarding use of technology in communications. The student is expected to:
(B) discuss copyright laws in relation to fair use and duplication of materials.
Instructor/Trainer
Instructional Aids:
1. Introduction to Slide Presentation
2. All About Me Presentation Handout
3. All About Me Template
4. All About Me Rubric
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Materials Needed:
None
Equipment Needed:
1. Computer with online access (one per student)
2. Color printer
3. Projector for presentations
4. Digital camera
5. Presentation remote (if available)
Learner
1. Learner should have some basic computer skills.
2. Learner should have completed the Professional Communications lesson on
Hemisphericity.
Introduction
MI
Introduction (LSI Quadrant I):
SAY: Listening to a presenter can sometimes be dull and boring. Today, most
presentations involve use of some type of visuals because research shows
that people remember information better if you use visuals and auditory
information together.
SAY: Using a slide presentation to assist you in delivering your information can
help you reach your audience. A slide presentation can give your
presentation focus, creativity, organization, illustration, and the wow factor!
SAY: We will be creating a slide presentation that will introduce you to the class.
You will be able to tell the class about yourself while implementing your
creative style.
Outline
MI
Outline (LSI Quadrant II):
Instructor Notes:
I. Explore slide presentation software.
A. Selecting options
1. Creating a new document
2. Sample templates
3. Themes
4. Content slides
5. Design slides
6. Other templates
B. Creating a blank presentation
1. Title slide
2. Content slide
C. Copyright information
1. Not all graphics can be used for
presentations in the real world
2. You must have the permission of
Have students open a slide
presentation tool on their
computers and explore as you
navigate through the presentation.
Slide 3 comment:
There are lots of options. What kinds
of things can you create in the
software?
[Allow students time to brainstorm a
list before revealing slide to confirm
and fill in the information.]
Slide 4 comment:
It is important to understand copyright
issues and the differences between
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the author/artist/copyright owner
3. Always ask permission
4. Always cite your source
D. Key features
II. Discuss various slide presentation
tools.
A. Font style
B. Font color
C. Font attributes (bold, italic,
underline, text shadow)
D. Bullets and Numbering
E. Justification (left, center, right, full)
F. Format background
assignments completed in school and
work completed on the job.
Use a blank presentation to illustrate
key points as students work on their
computers. You will need to have
students also open a blank
presentation on their computers to be
able to apply information individually.
Have students create 3-5 slides with
generic text to use throughout the
demonstration.
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III. Insert images and other graphics into
a slide presentation.
A. Table
B. Chart
C. Graphs
D. Picture
E. Clip Art
F. Media Clips
G. Copyright considerations
IV. Set presentation features.
A. Animation
B. Transition
C. Timing
D. Sound
V. Present.
A. Have a printed copy of your
presentation so you glance at your
notes and then look at the audience
rather than looking at the projection
screen.
B. Make notes of key points and
questions on your printed copy.
C. Use a wireless remote if you have
one.
D. You can stand behind a podium or
walk around for effect, just be careful
not to block the presentation.
Use the generic presentation that
students generated from step two to
illustrate key points as students work
on their computers.
KEY POINT:
For class assignments, students may
use graphics as long as they cite the
source (the URL for the image), but in
the real world copying graphics
without permission violates copyright.
Use the generic presentation that
students generated from step three to
illustrate key points as students work
on their computers.
Demonstrate and model these key
points as you work through the lesson
so students can see an example of an
effective presentation.
Application
MI
Guided Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
The teacher should check to make sure students are on task and grasping concepts
during the demonstration component of the lesson. Redirection and reteaching
should occur as needed.
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MI
Independent Practice (LSI Quadrant III):
Distribute the All About Me Presentation Handout and discuss the assignment with
students. Students will work on presentations independently applying information
from the whole-class instruction.
NOTE: Students will need to work together to use the class digital camera to take a
picture for the presentation.
Summary
MI
Review (LSI Quadrants I and IV):
Q & A Session
Q: How could using a slide presentation improve or enhance a presentation?
A: It can give your presentation focus, creativity, organization, illustration, and the
wow factor!
Q: What are some cool things you can add to a presentation?
A: Slide transitions, custom animation, music/ sound effects, and images
Q: In what other situations would it be good to use a slide presentation?
A: Book report, science project, family reunion, etc.
Q: What new information did you learn about slide presentations?
A: Answers will vary.
Evaluation
MI
Informal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III):
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
MI
Teacher will observe student work during the development process of the
presentations.
Teacher will circulate through lab as students work on presentations
independently to redirect/reteach as necessary.
Formal Assessment (LSI Quadrant III, IV):

Use the rubric to evaluate each presentation.

Students should be provided with a copy of the rubric so they can evaluate each
presentation as it is being made during class. Student evaluations should be
provided to the teacher to review prior to distribution to presenters. Student
evaluations should NOT be used in calculating the students’ grades.

Facilitate a group discussion after all presentations are complete to discuss
strengths and areas for improvement across the presentations. Specific
examples highlighting key points should be provided.
NOTE: If time permits, the teacher should facilitate a group discussion about
each presentation to discuss strengths and areas for improvement. Students
should be required to participate in this discussion and provide constructive
feedback to their peers in the form of: “I really like how you…” and “If you were
doing this again, you might consider…”
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Reflective Activity:
You may want students to reflect on the assignment in a journal or on the back of
their assignment handout. Below are some sample questions:
1. How do you feel about your performance on this assignment?
2. What did you do really well?
3. What could you have done better?
4. How can you use this assignment in the future?
Extension
MI
Extension/Enrichment (LSI Quadrant IV):
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
Students will apply these skills learned on future assignments/projects.
Students may explore online and analyze other presentation software to
determine the software that is the best fit for a particular presentation.
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All About Me Presentation Handout
Objective:
Create and present a slide presentation introducing yourself to the class.
Creating Your Slide Presentation:

Use a base template to create a slide with your information.

Add formatting (clip art, shapes, background color, pictures, etc.).
NOTE: There must be a coherent theme established for your presentation.

Change your font color and font style.

Apply font attributes.

Add slide transition, animation features, and sound effects.

Edit work for grammar and spelling.
Presenting Your Slide Presentation:

Have a printed copy of your presentation so you glance at your notes and then look at
the audience rather than looking at the projection screen.

Make notes of key points and questions on your printed copy.

Use a wireless remote if you have one.

You can stand behind a podium or walk around for effect, just don’t block the
presentation.
NOTE: Make sure your presentation appropriately addresses copyright issues!
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All About Me Presentation Rubric
Student Name: ________________________________________
CATEGORY
Slides:
Technical aspects
- Student folder
- File name
- 11 slides
Formatting
- Background
- Style
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Presentation is
complete, named
properly, and
stored in the
appropriate
location in the
student folder.
A creative and
appealing coherent
theme is
established for the
presentation and is
applied across the
entire presentation.
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Two of the three
technical aspects
are met.
One of the three
None of the technical
technical aspects are aspects are correct.
met.
A creative and
appealing theme is
established for the
presentation, but
not consistently
applied across the
presentation.
A theme is
established and
applied across the
presentation, but
work is needed on
creativity and
attractiveness.
No presentation
theme.
Graphics
At least one graphic
is utilized and
properly cited in
the presentation.
Font characteristics
All three
characteristics are
utilized in the
project.
Two of the three
characteristics are
utilized in the
project.
All three settings
are utilized in the
project.
Two of the three
One of the three
No presentation
settings are utilized settings are utilized settings are utilized in
in the project.
in the project.
the project.
Grammar
There are no
grammatical
mistakes in the
presentation.
There is one
grammatical
mistake in the
presentation.
Mechanics
Capitalization and There is one error
punctuation are
in capitalization or
correct throughout punctuation.
the project.
- Color
- Style
- Attributes
Presentation settings
- Transition
- Animation
- Sound effects
At least one graphic is
utilized but is not
properly cited in the
presentation.
One of the three
characteristics are
utilized in the
project.
There are two
grammatical
mistakes in the
presentation.
No font
characteristics are
utilized in the project.
There are three or
more grammatical
mistakes in the
presentation.
There are two errors There are three or
in capitalization or more errors in
punctuation.
capitalization or
punctuation.
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Presentation:
Printed copy of
presentation
A printed copy of
the presentation
(complete with
notes) is used for
reference during
the presentation.
A printed copy of
the presentation
(without notes) is
used for reference
during the
presentation.
A printed copy of
A printed copy of the
the presentation
presentation is not
(with or without
available.
notes) is available
but not used during
the presentation.
Presentation skills
Speaker
Speaker blocks view Speaker blocks view Speaker blocks view
of the audience one of the audience
demonstrates
of the audience five
ability to present
three to four times. times or more.
to two times.
effectively (with or
without a remote)
without blocking
views of the
audience.
Active listening
Student actively
listens to
presentations,
participates in
discussion, and
submits
constructive
feedback.
- Attentive (not distracting)
- Participates in discussion
- Constructive feedback
Comments:
Two of three active Only one of three
listening strategies active listening
are demonstrated. strategies are
demonstrated.
No active listening is
demonstrated.
TOTAL POINTS:
Point to grade 36-40 = A
conversion: 32-35 = B
28-31 = C
24-27 = D
23 and below = F
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