Concept Guide: Creating a Simple Presentation with Microsoft
PowerPoint
Learning Objectives
• Understand how to create a simple 3–4 slide presentation.
• Learn to insert shapes and apply transitions or animations to slides.
Introduction
Creating a presentation is a powerful way to communicate ideas visually. By learning to use
tools like Microsoft PowerPoint, you can enhance your storytelling and make your
information more engaging. This guide will help you create a basic presentation, insert
shapes, and add transitions to make your slides dynamic and interesting.
Topic 1: Creating a Simple Presentation
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Introduction
Presentations are used in various fields, from education to business, to convey information
effectively. PowerPoint is a popular tool that allows you to create slides with text, images,
and other media.
Detailed Explanation
To create a presentation, start by opening Microsoft PowerPoint. Here’s a step-by-step
guide:
1. Open PowerPoint: Start the application and select "Blank Presentation."
2. Insert New Slides: Use the "Insert" tab and click "New Slide" to add more slides to
your presentation.
3. Slide Layouts: Choose different layouts like Title Slide, Title and Content, etc., to
organize your content effectively.
Example
Imagine you are creating a presentation titled "My School." Your slides could include:
• Slide 1: Title Slide with the name of your school.
• Slide 2: A slide with two bullet points about your favorite subjects.
• Slide 3: A slide with a shape, such as a rectangle, to highlight an important point.
Reflection
Practice Question: How would you structure a presentation about your favorite hobby
using three slides?
Topic 2: Inserting Shapes and Applying Transitions
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Introduction
Shapes and transitions can make your presentation more visually appealing and help
emphasize key points.
Detailed Explanation
• Inserting Shapes: Go to the "Insert" tab, select "Shapes," and choose a shape to add to
your slide. You can resize and reposition it as needed.
• Applying Transitions: Click on the "Transitions" tab, select a slide, and choose a
transition effect. Transitions add movement between slides, making your presentation
smoother.
Example
In your "My School" presentation, you might:
• Insert a star shape on Slide 3 to highlight achievements.
• Apply a "Fade" transition to smoothly move from Slide 1 to Slide 2.
Reflection
Practice Question: Describe the steps to insert a circle shape and add text inside it on a
slide.
Summary
In this guide, you learned how to create a simple presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint,
insert shapes, and apply transitions. These skills will help you present information in a
structured and engaging manner.
Summative Assessment
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which tab do you use to insert a new slide in PowerPoint?
– A) Home
– B) Insert
– C) Design
– D) Transitions
2. What is the purpose of using transitions in a presentation?
– A) To change the font style
– B) To add animations to text
– C) To create movement between slides
– D) To insert images
True/False Questions
1. You can only insert rectangular shapes in PowerPoint. (False)
2. Transitions can be applied to individual slides. (True)
Long Answer Question
Explain how to create a three-slide presentation about a festival you celebrate. Include
details on how to insert shapes and apply transitions to make the presentation more
engaging.
