Planning My Senior Presentation: Who Was I? Who Am I? Where Am I Going?

Name: ______Date: ______Period: _____

Planning My Senior Presentation: Who was I? Who Am I? Where Am I Going?

Use this as a guide for the planning of your senior presentation. The questions and statements are meant to give ideas as to what you could discuss in your presentation. Use only those that apply to you . . . remember you are sharing your story or journey, not mindlessly fill in the blanks.

Freshman Year: Who was I?

When I started high school as a freshman, I felt:

My interests at the time were:

My academic and personal strengths and struggles were:

Important classes: The classes I remember most from freshman year are:

Goals: I wanted to be a ______when I grew up because:

My plan for my future was to . . .

Key High School Experience that Influenced My Future:

*BE SURE TO INCLUDE 3 BEST WORKS in this section. They should be a part of your discussion of significant experiences and you should reflect on why that is a best work for you. Two best works should be a product/experience from your classes; one best work can be from outside of the academic world (Eagle Scout, Sports Awards, etc.)

Significant events that shaped me as a person:

Classes that were significant for me and why:

Significant volunteer/work experiences and why:

Extracurricular activities/sports/ clubs/ hobbies that were significant and why:

Struggles? Triumphs

Significant “ah-ha” moments that directed me toward a career path: (This might be a class, a class project, a success, a failure…) Who Am I Now? (12th grade):

Because of your experiences, how do you view yourself now?

Where am I going? (Conclusion)

I want to be a ______after high school because:

My immediate plan for next year is . . .?

My long-term future goals are (Location? Lifestyle? Family? Hobbies?):

(Note: Discussing your future should bring your presentation to a natural conclusion. After you’ve given a description of your future, thank the audience. )

One way to create interest for your audience is to include visuals. Do you have a project you could share? Video? Pictures? Best works? List ideas here:

Preparation for Presentation:

1. Proofread your PowerPoint or Google slide presentation.

2. Make sure your presentation is visually interesting and not overly wordy.

3. Practice your presentation focusing on eye contact, body language, voice and volume.

4. Time your presentation. Make sure it fits in the 8-12 minute window.

5. Dress appropriately for your presentation.