Instructional Video5:26
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Draw Attention in a Presentation: 5 Best Attention Grabbers (Part 1 of 5)

Higher Ed
How to draw attention in a presentation. An "attention grabber" or "attention getter" are presentation openings that draw listener's attention.

As such, there are good ways and not-so-good presentation openings. Here...
Instructional Video3:30
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

Public Speaking Introductions

Higher Ed
An effective public speaking introduction MUST HAVE 4 parts: Opening, Audience Benefit, Thesis, and Preview.

If you don't get it right, people won't be motivated to keep listen
ing.
Here's how to structure an effective...
Instructional Video13:39
Communication Coach Alex Lyon

How to Organize a Speech or Presentation

Higher Ed
Let's take an in-depth look at how to organize a presentation or speech including the introduction, body, and conclusion. Choices about how to structure a presentation or speech really matter. The right organization helps you stay on...
Instructional Video
Sophia Learning

Sophia: Writing Effective Introductions

9th - 10th Standards
A screencast lesson discussing and providing examples of three elements required for a strong introduction: an effective hook, a strong thesis, and appropriate background information. [5:39] CCSS.ELA-Literacy.WHST.6-8.2