Designing Your
Idiom PPT Presentation
Mrs. Christy Batelka
First Steps:
• Log into your student account. If you are using a
laptop, note the number of the laptop you are
using.
• Next, click on “File,” then on “New Folder.”
(see next slide for demonstration)
Click on “File”
Click on “New Folder”
First Steps:
• An untitled folder should appear on your desktop. Change
the name of the folder to “(Your Name) Idioms Project.”
To Create Your PPT
Presentation:
• Now it’s time to create your PPT presentation file. Open
PPT, and select “PowerPoint Presentation.”
• As soon as the blank presentation comes up, click on
“File,” then on “Save As.”
• Title your presentation with the same title you used for
your desktop folder. Make sure the presentation is being
saved to the desktop. Click “Save.”
• Then minimize your presentation and drag the icon from
your desktop into your idioms folder.
• I will come around to load your idiom photos onto your
computer. I will save them into the idioms folder you’ve
created on your desktop.
Presentation Content:
• While you are waiting for me to load your photos
onto your computer, you can begin formatting
your PPT presentation.
• Remember, the first slide should contain your
idiom and your picture…that’s it!
• Your second slide is the instructional slide that
will have a smaller version of your idiom picture,
the idiom, the idiomatic meaning, and the sentence
using the idiom in context. You should also put
your name somewhere on the second slide.
Inserting Your Photo:
• There are various ways to get your photo(s) into your
presentation.
- You can double click on your idioms file
folder and drag the photo you want into your
presentation.
- You can click on “Insert,” then on “Picture,”
then on “From File.” You would click on
“Desktop,” then on your idioms folder. Then
just select the photo you want to be inserted.
Formatting Your Presentation
Layout, Background, etc.
• To change the layout, background, and design of your
presentation, use the “Format” column in the toolbar at the
top of your presentation.
• You are free to be creative, but remember to make your
fonts clear and keep from making your slide look too
busy.
• Remember to save your presentation regularly.
To Add Effects to Your Photo:
• You are not required to add effects to your photo, but if
you think it would add to your presentation in a positive
way, please feel free to do so.
• To add effects to your photo:
- click on the photo once
- then click on “View”
- from here, click on “Toolbars”
- then click on “Picture”
- a toolbar will appear on your presentation…you can
click on “Effects” within this toolbar to add an
effect to your photo
Animations:
• You are not required to add animations to your
presentation. However, if you know how and you want to
add animations, please feel free to do so.
• NOTE: I cannot guarantee that when I merge all of the
students’ slides together for the classroom presentation that
animations will remain intact.
When You’re Finished:
• When you’ve finished your entire presentation, please spell
check it and proofread all of your text for accuracy.
• Make sure you’ve included your name on your second
slide.
• Save your project and raise your hand for me to load your
files onto my hard drive.
• Once I have copied your files, print your presentation (both
slides) to turn in for your portfolio. Pick the papers up
from the printer and bring them to me!
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU’RE DONE!