Give a Presentation about Societal Benefits of the Arts

Consider what you have learned in this unit, and then develop a presentation about the societal benefits of the arts. How does art better us as people, and as a community? Please follow the steps and then give your presentation to the class.

Step 1 Find a clue

Work in a group. You mayask your 2-3 partners the questions in the chart. Note down your and your partners' answers.

Step 2 Organize your ideas

Organize your notes, and then have a conversation withyour partners to find out more details if necessary. List the topic and main supporting ideas for your presentation.

Topic sentence: There are several significant societal benefits of the arts. 

Supporting idea 1: Art connects us to others in our communities.

Supporting idea 2: Art helps people become more active in their communities. 

Supporting idea 3: Art broadens our understanding of the world.

Conclusion: While many people dismiss the arts as unnecessary, what they fail to realize is that art provides society with numerous benefits.

Step3 Read the sample. Then follow the steps below.

1.    Underline the expressions you may use topresent.

2.    Circle the reasons given for the main ideas.

3.    Decide which expressions or parts you will use to present.

Step 4 Prepare your presentation. Make a rehearsal before you give it to the class. The presentation skill below is for your reference.