Hi everyone,
Here are the sample compositions on "A Group Presentation" that have been written from four different perspectives.
A Group Presentation
Written as
the Presenter
Setting
& Trigger
It was a dark and stormy day
when we had our group presentation. It was a presentation on Heat Energy. I was
really excited about it because I was presenting and I really love science.
Surprise/Complication
& Critical Choice
As we were getting ready for
the presentation, Henry, my fellow presenter came to me. He told me that he had
a sore throat. His throat was so painful that he could not even speak. He held
his throat with one hand and gestured to it with his other as he coughed. What
should I do? I wondered to myself. I decided to take on his part and present
the entire project on my own.
Climax
When it was my group’s turn to
present, a loud clap of thunder shook the windows. My heart jumped to my mouth
and I wondered if nature was reflecting my own nervousness. I clenched my fists
and steeled myself for the presentation.
Reversal
Surprisingly, the presentation
went smoothly and by the end of my seven minute presentation the skies were
clear and not a dark cloud was to be seen anywhere!
Resolution
It was a terrifying yet exhilarating
experience. I am definitely looking forward to my next opportunity to deliver a
presentation.
Written
as a Group member (who isn’t supposed to present, but later presents)
Setting
& Trigger
It was just another regular
school day. The only special thing was that my group was giving a presentation
on Heat Energy to the class. I wasn’t supposed to be presenting, however things
didn’t go as planned.
Surprise/Complication
& Critical Choice
The presenter for my group, Gary,
has a little accident during recess. He ate a bowl of extremely spicy Laksa and
got a sore throat. Since he could no longer present, someone else had to take
on the role of presenter. I looked to the other group member, Thomas, but he did
not want to present on his own. So, we decided to split the presenting between
the two of us, while Gary controlled the computer.
Climax
Thomas and I went
through the presenter’s script quickly and divided the work. We spent what
little time we had practicing and hoped for the best. Our presentation was a
little rough but it wasn’t too bad.
Reversal
& Resolution
Gary regretted eating the
laksa and swore that he would not eat any spicy food before a presentation
again. After that experience, all of us agreed to practice each other’s parts
of future presentations just in case something similar happens again.
Written
as a member of the Audience
Setting
& Trigger
I was really looking forward to
school that day because my classmates were giving a presentation on Heat
Energy. They had been preparing for it for several weeks and we were all
excited to hear them present.
Surprise/Complication
& Critical Choice
During recess, just before the
science presentations, I overheard them saying that Daniel couldn’t present
because he had a sore throat. They needed a new presenter to take on his role.
None of them were willing to help take Daniel’s place. I went up to them and
asked if I could help present Daniel’s part. The group readily accepted my
offer of help.
Climax
I spent the rest of my recess
practicing for the presentation and memorising the script. After practicing for
a few rounds, it was time to return to class. I wasn’t totally prepared, but it
was better than nothing. The presentation was slightly confusing as we barely
had any time to rehearse.
Reversal
& Resolution
Even though things didn’t go as well
as we hoped, the group still appreciated my help as they would have gotten zero
points if no one presented Daniel’s part.
Written
as a Presenter with sore throat
Setting
& Trigger
After preparing for three whole weeks and memorising all
my lines, I ended up not being able to present. Just twenty minutes before my
presentation, I caught a terrible sore throat. I really regret eating that
spicy bowl of laksa.
Surprise/Complication
& Critical Choice
My group was now short of a
presenter. I wondered if I could present without using my voice, but with hand
signs. My fellow presenter, Jeffrey, laughed at my ridiculous idea and said
that I would have to find someone to switch roles with me. I went around
desperately asking for help. Kelsey, my classmate, offered to help if I would
treat her to a bowl of extra spicy laksa after school. I immediately agreed and
gave her my script.
Climax
Kelsey read the script quickly and tried to memorise it.
We had a quick rehearsal with Kelsey taking my role. Jeffrey and Kelsey really
hit it off and worked amazingly well together. In fact, I think Kelsey did a
better job than I would have. Needless to say, the presentation went flawlessly
and everyone gave our group a round of applause.
Reversal
& Resolution
The next day, I treated Kelsey to the promised bowl of
extra spicy laksa. And guess what? It was Kelsey’s turn to have a terrible sore
throat. Both of us swore not to eat spicy foods just before presentations.