We're leaving together
But still it's farewell
And maybe we'll come back
To Earth, who can tell?
I guess there is no one to blame
We're leaving ground (leaving ground)
Will things ever be the same again?
It's the final countdown!!!!
(FINAL COUNTDOWN by Europe)
Whenever I say the word "countdown" , this song comes inexorably out my mouth...my apologies.
But it just perfectly describes how you may feel trying to push through your finals! Will things be ever be the same again ? It's the best bad song ever.
We are about to end the school year. Time to take stock of what we have achieved! As you already know, the deadline for your projects is Friday 22 May, so you still have five days to give a nice final touch to your projects. If you didn't even start... it's about time!
So, I asked Natifah, our assistant to lend me a hand with your presentations and she prepared this beautiful outline. Please, follow the steps and check that you have included the information needed.
Memoir presentation outline
by Natifah White
‘When planning and structuring a presentation, you must be clear about the points you wish to make and how you intend to make them. This will ensure that your presentation is interesting and informative and, most importantly, that your audience is left with the feeling that they have learnt something new’ - BBC Bitesize
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Feel free to use the following model to help you organise your ideas:
Introduction
Point/Paragraph 1
Point/Paragraph 2
Point/Paragraph 3
Point/Paragraph 4 (though it depends on how many separate points you are making)
Conclusion
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Model answer:
Memoir: The Diary of Anne Frank (1947)
Introduction:
What are you going to talk about?
Why have you chosen this topic?
Briefly mention the different points you will develop in the coming paragraphs.
For example: ‘ In this presentation, I will discuss The Diary of Anne Frank. I think that this autobiographical book is an important and historical document because it gives us insight into ..................................................... In the following slides, I will discuss Anne Frank's background, what the diary consisted of, the historical event that influenced the memoir and why this document is important’.
Paragraph/Point 1 - Anne Frank’s background
Who was she?
What was her family background?
What happened to her?
For example: ‘Anne Frank was a .................... girl who lived in ........................…’
Paragraph/Point 2 - The Diary
When did Frank receive this diary?
What did she write in the diary? (including writing style/formats)
What happened to the diary?
For example: ‘Frank received a blank diary as ............................................'
Paragraph/Point 3 - Historical context
What was happening at the time Frank was writing this diary?
How did this affect Frank’s writings?
For example: ‘This diary was written while .......................occupied .....................during WWII…’
Paragraph/Point 4 - Why is this document important?
How has this diary been archived/preserved as an important historical material?
How has this diary impacted the world/history?
For example: ‘This document serves as a testimony to ........................................ It allows us to…...............................’
Conclusion - Briefly sum up all the main points you have made.
For example: ‘In conclusion, I believe that The Diary of Anne Frank is a ............................... account that has allowed us to ..................................
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You can use the following phrases:
Introduction:
In this essay/presentation, I will talk about/discuss/explore
This presentation takes a look at
I’m going to talk about
The purpose of my presentation/this essay is to
In this presentation, I will cover
I’ve divided my presentation into...first I will talk about [...], then I will deal with [...] and finally I will consider [...]
Initiating ideas:
Let’s start with
Let’s turn our attention to
Let me now move on to
My next point is
On top of that
Another point worth noting is that
Furthermore
What is more
Last but not least
Adding:
it is also interesting to note
another interesting fact about [...] is
some people believe that
it is possible to say that
there is no doubt that
Opinion:
As far as I am concerned
Personally speaking
My own view on the matter is
Concluding points:
All things considered
To sum up
Taking everything into consideration
In summary
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REMEMBER:
Follow this structure to help you organise your ideas:
Introduction
Point/Paragraph 1
Point/Paragraph 2
Point/Paragraph 3
Point/Paragraph 4 (though it depends on how many separate points you are making)
Conclusion
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