Build a Simple Slide Presentation
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What you will learn
- 1Identify the four key parts of a presentation slide
- 2Explain the purpose of each part of a slide template
- 3Complete sentences about a slide using the words title, key point, image idea, and presenter note
Mini Lesson
A slide presentation is a set of digital slides used to share information with an audience. Each slide usually focuses on one main idea. Programs like Google Slides, Microsoft PowerPoint, and LibreOffice Impress let you create and show presentations.
Parts of a Slide
- Title — the name or heading of the slide. It tells the audience what the slide is about.
- Key point — the most important piece of information on the slide. Keep it short and clear.
- Image idea — a description of a picture, photo, or diagram that supports your key point.
- Presenter note — a reminder of what you will say aloud. The audience does not see this part.
Tips for a Great Presentation
- Use large text so the audience can read it from the back of the room.
- Put only one key idea on each slide — do not crowd too many words onto one slide.
- Choose a simple, clean design so your words stand out.
- Practice reading your presenter notes so you can speak confidently.
- Look at your audience while you speak, not just at the screen.
Words to know
Slide
One page of a digital presentation
e.g. My second slide shows a photo of a frog.
Presentation
A set of slides shown in order to share information
e.g. Our presentation had eight slides.
Title
The heading on a slide that tells the topic
e.g. The title of my slide was "Plant Cycles".
Key point
The most important idea on a slide, kept short and clear
e.g. My key point was just one sentence.
Presenter note
A note for the speaker that the audience does not see
e.g. I read my presenter note before I spoke.
A good rule: no more than 6 words per bullet point on a slide. Use your presenter notes for the details.
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