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super shy up front
I don't know if i'm super shy or if it's a medical problem but I can NOT present in the front of the class. I can't even stand up there and read one paragragh! My legs and voice automatically starts shaking, my face gets redder and redder, and if I stay long enough tears just come out of my eyes.
Sometimes if the teacher is undestanding, she'll let me present it to her alone during recess but this is for a big project that is about half of our report cards. 30% is going to be in our oral marks so I HAVE to present. There's going to be about 3-10 pages to read.
I can't even barely stand up there to read one paragrapgh so how am I going to read ten pages? I was so nervous that one time I fainted! Taking deep breathes and calming myself down does not work. Please help me..my life is literally on the line and my reputation in the school too
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You need to explain to the teacher and tell her what you told us here.
Because my friend didn't like getting in front of ppl and like she had to for a project and then when she sat back down she had a panic attack.
So you should really tell her, or him whatever the teacher is.
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Neither your life nor your repuation is on the line. That is especially so with the former. Even if you screwed up royally people will know that it was fear and nothing else.
They won't judge you because 99.9 % of them have the same trouble you do getting up there but have found a way to make it through it.
The best thing you can do for yourself is to forget the amount of marks the project is worth and how much you must read of it to the class. Don't allow yourself to think about that or to be upset about the presentation.
What you need to do is tell the teacher how much presenting scares you before going in. This will make them remember it and judge you you differenly based on what is in the actual report.
The next thing you need to do when presenting is to block everyone out but one person in the audience. Think in your head that this one person needs to know the info you are an expert on as it will affect them deeply. Make the one person you focus upon the teacher and nobody else.
Look directly at him/her the whole time. Nobody else matters, it's him/her you have to wow. You'll be able to get through this with ease and confidence by blocking everyone else out.
While only looking at him/her you need to cheat a bit. It may be time consuming as hell but write the part you are supposed to present on cue cards. Once again block everyone out but the teacher in your mind and just read off the cards until you are done. It will work for you.
If all else fails picture everyone in their underwear and just go aout presenting without thinking about anything else. Do not under any circumstances try to present it alone at recess to your teacher.
Why? This shows the kids you have a problem they can tease you about and secondly, you'll never learn how to present something on your own for other teachers. You need to see you can do this on your own. And you will and should see that if you use the tips above.
The other thing you ought to do is sign up for drama classes and oin your student council. It will teach you how to speak in front of others and get comfortable with it. If you use the tips I outlined you should be fine at your presentation.
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Ok heres the thing dont worry about it. those kids dont care. They dont. im sure none oof them is going to remember half of what you say or even a sentences for that matter. Its the same as doing it in front of your class. smile people like people that smile just dont worry about it its nothing to get nervouse about. i used to be nervouse but now i understand its nothing to get nervouse about. the worlds not going to end ima not going to die or anything like that. Oh most important walk up there with confidence . and present it with confidence.
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Wow, that's a toughie. I would say to while you're reading, your teacher's gonna want you to make eye contact so just look at one of your best friends so you don't get nervous. You could look at your paper for the most part, and just every once in a while look up at your friend. Just make sure your teacher knows you're trying hard and she'll cut you some slack. Remember to project =]]
hope i helped
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ok you need to relax. When you are reading your paper just pretend you are all alone in your room practicing. Pretend there is no one around you. I think your worried about what people will think about you, and you shouldn't. Focus on your grade, and getting throught the presentaion. If you focus to much on the people watching you, you will get too nervous and not know what to do.
i know this one girl, she wouldnt present a powerpoint presentation, and she was soo nervous she ran out of the room. Finally she realized that she needed to pull it together. So she presented her project and everyone loved it, now she's not afraid to give presentations, and shes more outgoing.
hope i helped. please let me know how things work out. Good Luck!!
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