Standing in front of the class telling something is one of the most embarrassing things for many students. We agree that giving a public performance is not easy. However, it is a part of your assignment that will be graded.
 
So, how to make an oral book report and overcome your nervousness and embarrassment. Try our recommendations.
 
Practice, practice, practice
 
Probably, it sounds a bit trivial, but practicing is the most effective way to prepare for your oral book report. Why do students feel nervous when preparing for their oral book reports? They are just afraid to forget or miss something important, or provide wrong information.
 
If you practice a lot before your oral book report, you will not doubt about what should be mentioned.
 
Eye contact
 
It is believed that eye contact with the audience is very important during public performances. What can you do during your oral book report? If you are shy to look in the eyes of your peers, just look above their heads and move your head from side to side. During the oral book report, you can also look at your friend more frequently, which might help you calm down.
 
Use note cards
 
If you do not trust your memory, note cards are a perfect way out for you during the oral book report. Jot down the main ideas you are going to present, names of the characters, some dates, etc.
 
Visual aids
 
Draw some sort of maps or find pictures illustrating your story. Use them during the oral book report. Usually, it helps to make the atmosphere in class less tense and gives you a couple of minutes to come up with the next idea you want to present.
 
Have you chosen a story for your oral book report? Perhaps, our tips for writing essays on Waiting for Godot or a Hound of the Baskervilles essay will be useful.