HEALTH & SCIENCE

José found out how difficult the game of racquetball really was. What sport would you like to learn more about and inform your classmates about, too? Work with a partner to prepare and practice giving an informative presentation.

• 1 Choose a Topic Choose a sport to research. Use these questions to help you choose your topic:

  • • What type of physical activity do I like best?

  • • What types of sports do I like to watch?

  • • What is a sport I have heard of but know nothing about?

• 2 Do Your Research Think of questions you have about the sport to help guide your research. Look for sources that provide answers to your questions. Use a chart to help you organize your research.

  Question	Answer
  What are the rules for this sport?
  How long has this sport been around?

• 3 Prepare Your Presentation Prepare your presentation:

  • • Put your notes in the order you want to present them.

  • • Find or create pictures, video clips, or other visual aids to show during your presentation.

  • • Practice giving your presentation to a partner. Do you need to add more examples or explanations?

• 4 Give Your Presentation Give your presentation to the class. Speak clearly and slowly. Use tone of voice and facial expressions that show you are interested in your subject. When you are finished with your presentation, answer any questions the class has.

  

  Make eye contact during your presentation.