HS.92 Presentation Tips-Visual Aids
This is a National FFA Organization LifeKnowledge high school lesson (HS.92) titled “Presentation Tips—Visual Aids.” It teaches students the benefits of using visual aids, the five common types (overhead transparencies, handouts, flip charts, presentation software, and props), and how to select the appropriate visual aid for a given situation. The lesson includes an interest approach, teaching notes, transparency masters, activity sheets, and an assessment.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Identify the benefits of using visual aids.
- Utilize visual aids to enhance a presentation.
- Select visual aids that meet the needs of the situation.
- Time required
- Instruction time for this lesson: 50 minutes.
- Grade level
- High School
- Materials
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- Writing surface
- Overhead projector and transparencies
- Examples of each type of visual aid (if possible)
- HS.92.AS.A—one per student
- HS.92.AS.B—one per student
- HS.92.Assess—one per student
- HS.92.TM.A
- HS.92.TM.B
- Unit
- Stage Three of Development—DO
- Problem Area
- How Do I Effectively Communicate with Others to Accomplish the Vision?
- Precepts
- A5: Communicate effectively with others. M4: Communicate appropriately with co-workers and supervisors.
- Key Terms
- Flip charts; Handouts; Overhead transparencies; Presentation software; Props
- Resources
- Advanced Public Speaking Institute Web page (www.public-speaking.org); Westerfield, Jude. Giving a Presentation. New York, New York. Silver Lining Books, 2003.
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Aligned Standards
National Standards
- NL-ENG.K12.4Communication Skills – Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes.