Unit 7 – USING THE VISUAL AIDS

Unit 7 – USING THE VISUAL AIDS

Skill focus

- Using the visual aids in a poster presentation

- Applying and practicing in a real poster presentation

I. Engage

Do you know the English names of these media and tools

used in presentation?

When, if ever, do you use the above media and tools in

presentation? Which do you find the most effective? Why?

TIP

Visual aids are those

which support your
presentation.

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II. Study

Task 1

Which one is considered as visual aids in a presentation? Why

or why not?

a picture/ map tables and chairs

an audio file/ a video clip

cue cards/ palm cards

a pointer pen
black or white board
a
costume

artefacts or props -
illustrated objects
like food, cosmetics,
mobile phones…
(whatever you
present about)

handouts
a poster/ a flip chart

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Task 2

Look at the following poster format; then, add or delete any

if you find necessary.

ENGLISH FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES DEPARTMENT

HANOIUNIVERSITY
Room 207 – Building C, HANU

Disadvantages of Living in the City

Name: TRAN VIET ANH

Class: 2k07

Crime
PICTURE 1
 Murder
 Robberies
 Muggings
If any

Traffic
PICTURE 2
 No parking
 Traffic jams
 Accidents
If any

Environment
PICTURE 3
 Dirty street
 Too much noise
 Homeless people
If any

Expense
PICTURE 4
 High rents
 Expensive houses
 Taxis
If any

TIP

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Task 3

Look at the following posters and discuss with your

partners:

1. In what way are those posters different?

2. What visual aids are used in their presentations?

3. What can be added as visual aids?

1.

2.

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3.

4.

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5.

6.

TIP

Do not overuse the visual aids.

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III. Activate

Task 4

With your partners, look at these suggested topics and discuss

which visual aids should be used.

Topics Visual aids Why? How?

Vietnamese - Ao dai costume - for presenter
traditional costume to wear
- Vietnamese during a
conical hat presentation
(optional)
- some pictures of - introduce as
Vietnamese ladies a companion
wearing Ao dai
from the past - show the
changes of
Ao dai
Safety regulations
on airplane - handouts with a - Delivered by
list of safety the end of the
regulations presentation

Social networking
effects

A traditional food

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Task 5

In groups, choose one topic and prepare for your presentation.

Presentation Planning Sheet

Topic: ___________________________________________________________

Audience: ________________________________________________________

Reasons: _________________________________________________________

Purpose: _________________________________________________________

Main point 1 Main point 2 Main point 3

_________________ ___________________ _________________

_________________ ___________________ _________________

_________________ ___________________ _________________

_________________ ___________________ _________________

Sub-main points Sub-main points Sub-main points

1.________________ 1.________________ 1.________________

_________________ _________________ _________________

_________________ _________________ _________________

2.________________ 2.________________ 2.________________

_________________ _________________ _________________

_________________ _________________ _________________

3.________________ 3.________________ 3.________________

_________________ _________________ _________________

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Visual aids needed Why? How?

1.

2.

3.

Task 6

In groups, make your prepared presentation. Make sure that all

group members have chance to present.

Remember to use the visual aids appropriately and wisely.

Task 7

Listen to other groups’ presentation and make some notes on how

the visual aids are used.

no Visual aids Comments

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