TEACHER’S NOTES

WORKSHEETS, ACTIVITIE S & GA ME S Presentation Closers

Activity Type Introduction

Listening Activity: Here is a presentation closers activity and worksheet to help

matching (group work) students practice different ways to end a presentation.

Writing Exercises: writing Procedure

sentences from prompts,
guided writing Divide the students into groups of five.

Speaking Activity: Give each group a set of cards.

delivering a presentation,
freer practice (group Ask the students to shuffle the cards and deal out two each.
work)
If there are groups of less than five, have the stronger students
receive an extra card.
Focus
Also, give each student a copy of the two-page worksheet.
Presentation closers
First, students do a group matching activity to help them become
familiar with different types of presentation closers.
Aim
To practice presentation Students take turns reading out the presentation closers on their
closers. cards.

Together, students decide which description from Exercise

Preparation A matches each card, writing the letter of the card next to its
corresponding presentation closer.
Make one copy of the
cards for each group of
Exercise A - Answer key
five and cut as indicated

Also, make one copy of 1. j 2. g 3. c 4. b 5. a 6. h 7. i 8. d 9. f 10. e

the two-page worksheet
for each student. Next, students take turns reading out only the phrases in bold
on their cards and writing them under the corresponding closer
description.
Level
Working alone, students then read a presentation conclusion and
Upper-intermediate (B2) prepare three suitable presentation closers, writing the three
types of closers and sentences in a table.
Time After that, students prepare their own conclusion to a presentation
40 minutes using the linking phrases in bold from Exercise C and one of the
closers from the worksheet.

Lastly, in groups of four, students deliver their presentation

endings to their group members, who try to identify the type of
closer used.

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 CLOSING A PRESENTATION

WORKSHEETS, ACTIVITIE S & GA ME S Presentation Closers

a. As we wrap up today's presentation, b. I would challenge you to think

take a moment to reflect on what I creatively and find new solutions to the
shared with you. Think about how you can problems we've discussed today. Don't
incorporate these strategies into your daily wait for someone else to make a better
routines or projects. future for you.

c. Imagine a world where every home d. How can we use the techniques I've
has a clean and endless supply of energy. discussed today to improve our customer
Together, we can make this happen. service experience and grow our business?

e. With our new technology, we can f. (Accompanied by a slide showing a

start to look ahead to a world in which dirty, polluted city) Let's not leave cities
there will be no need for people to work in like this for our children to grow up in.
offices and the majority of life will be spent Together, we can create a better future.
on cultural and recreational activities. (Change to slide with a bright, clean city)

g. As Amelie Everhart once said, "Great h. Before we wrap up, I want to thank
adventures in life require great suffering to each of you for your time and attention.
achieve them." Let's remember this as we Your support is invaluable, and we're
move forward. excited to continue working together.

i. Just as a small seed grows into a big j. Now, I urge everyone to visit our
tree, our new environmentally-friendly website and sign up for our newsletter, so
technology has the potential to develop that you can stay updated on our latest
further and make a big difference. product releases and special offers.

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 CLOSING A PRESENTATION

WORKSHEETS, ACTIVITIE S & GA ME S Presentation Closers

A. In groups, take turns reading the presentation closers on the cards and together
match them with the descriptions.

1. Call to Action Card

Description Encourages the audience to do something after the presentation
Phrase
2. Quote Card
Description An interesting quotation related to the presentation topic
Phrase
3. Vision Card
Description Prompts the audience to imagine a positive future situation
Phrase
4. Challenge Card
Description Challenges the audience to change the way they think or act
Phrase
5. Self-reflection Card
Prompts the audience to think about what they've learned and how they can
Description
apply it in their daily lives
Phrase
6. Gratitude Card
Description Thanks the audience for their time, attention, etc. to create goodwill
Phrase
7. Metaphor Card
Description Uses a metaphorical statement to create a memorable mental image
Phrase
8. Question Card
Description Ends the presentation with a question that causes the audience to think
Phrase
9. Visual Card
Description Uses a powerful visual image to leave a strong impression
Phrase
10. Future Insight Card
Offers insights into potential future developments or trends related to the
Description
topic, with the aim of leaving the audience curious and excited
Phrase

B. Now, take turns reading the phrases in bold on the cards and write them under the
appropriate closer descriptions.

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 CLOSING A PRESENTATION

WORKSHEETS, ACTIVITIE S & GA ME S Presentation Closers

C. Read the presentation conclusion and prepare three suitable presentation closers.
Write the three types of closers and sentences in the table.

Before we wrap up, let's go over what we've talked about today. We've looked at how our
new technology can make a big difference in protecting the environment as well as providing
enough power for an average home's electronic appliances. This new technology not only
generates electricity independently of the national power system but also stores energy for
later use. In addition, it is affordable and compact.

Type of Closer Sentence

1.

2.

3.

D. Prepare your own conclusion to a presentation using the linking phrases in bold
above and a presentation closer from the worksheet.

Summarise the main points: ..........................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................

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Closer: ........................................................................................................................

..................................................................................................................................

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E. In groups of four, take turns delivering your presentation endings and write the
type of closer each student uses.

Name

Type of Closer

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