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That's Lit: A Literary PowerPoint Party

What Do Dynamic Presentations Look Like?

A Good Presentation Is Like Telling A Good Story

Giving a good presentation is a lot like telling a story. You need a beginning, a middle, and an end, something to keep your audience interested, and a joke or two never hurts (depending on your topic). While your slides can help you build emphasis and help you add some piazza, the overall strength as a presenter really comes down to your ability to tell an engaging story.
As you watch the following presenters, think of a time you told a really good story and how you can share your book with the audience and judges. 

The Secret to Telling a Great Story — in Less Than 60 Seconds | Jenny Hoyos | TED

The Trick to Powerful Public Speaking | Lawrence Bernstein | TED

Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator | Tim Urban | TED