Pre demo Orientation

Main ideas / lessons

• The video explains what candidates must demonstrate to pass a “pre-demo orientation” before moving to the final demo.
• The pre-demo is centered on running an ESL-style lesson using:
  • Reading + comprehension questions (with corrective feedback)
  • Vocabulary teaching
  • Creating a mind map (as a cheat sheet)
  • Presenting using the mind map (with structured introduction/body/conclusion)
  • Discussion/conversation cards
• Strong emphasis is placed on interaction (asking follow-up/probing questions) and real-time correction of:
  • Grammar/sentence structure
  • Pronunciation
  • Intonation/modulation
  • Speech clarity and pacing
• Tools and setup requirements are highlighted:
  • Use Zoom for annotating (text/highlighter)
  • Use Canva for mind map creation
  • Use Presenter View (so the student does not see hidden templates/skeletons)

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Methodology / detailed instructions

A) Pre-demo Part 1: Reading, comprehension, vocabulary, and interaction

Lesson materials

• Use material that includes:
  • A reading time where you teach the student to read (or let them read using your method)
  • Comprehension questions tied to the reading

Comprehension questions

• Ask every comprehension question to the student.
• For each question:
  • Prepare a backup question to ensure continued success/flow.
• Use an interactive format:
  • After the student answers, ask follow-up questions to keep conversation going.

Correcting student answers (grammar/sentence completion)

• If the student gives an incomplete/broken sentence:
  • Use Zoom’s annotating tool → Text to type the full correct sentence on screen.
  • Ask the student to repeat the corrected sentence.
  • Drill rule: always show the correction on-screen while correcting.
• Examples implied by the video:
  • If the student only says “mhm” or “weather,” prompt them to repeat a complete sentence like:
    • “The weather changes in each season.”

Correcting follow-up answers

• When moving to the next question:
  • Scroll to the next slide/question.
• Continue correcting and drilling until the student produces correct sentences.
• Include follow-up questions so the session does not end too quickly.

Correcting pronunciation mistakes

• If the student mispronounces a word:
  • Use Zoom’s annotating tool → Highlighter.
  • Highlight the mispronounced word after the student reads the entire text.
  • Ask the student to repeat the correct word/sentence twice (as described).
• Cleanup rule: anything you write/highlight should be deleted as soon as the student repeats correctly (don’t leave it on that page).

Vocabulary teaching

• Present vocabulary using Presenter View (do not show hidden layout/skeleton to the student).
• Process:
  • Show the vocabulary image/element.
  • Ask: “What do you see?”
  • Use follow-up/probing questions until the student reaches the target vocabulary word.
• If the student answers quickly:
  • Extend interaction with personalized questions (example: preferences/availability in the student’s place):
    • “Do you like the spring season?”
    • “Is there a spring season in your place?”

Teaching across multiple pages

• Each story usually has ~9–10 pages.
• For each page:
  • Use that page’s comprehension questions
  • Keep interaction going with follow-ups
  • Correct grammar and pronunciation consistently

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B) Pre-demo Part 2: Mind map creation + timing + cheat sheet usage

Timing requirement

• Spend only 2–5 minutes creating the mind map.
• Do not exceed 10 minutes total for mind map creation with the student.

Cheat sheet rule

• The mind map you prepare is for you:
  • Do not show the completed mind map to the student.
  • The student should only see the blank mind map while you build it.

Mind map creation process in Canva

• Log into Canva.
• Either:
  • Use an existing template, or
  • Create a mind map from scratch.
• Create a blank brainstorm/mind map layout for the student.

Interactive construction with the student

• Start by asking the student the lesson title/topic.
  • If they say something like “changing seasons,” rename your mind map accordingly.
• Ask for subtopics (example given: four seasons).
• If the student doesn’t know:
  • Use the cheat sheet to guide with clues/probing questions.
• For correct answers:
  • Add nodes/child topics and drag lines to connect them.
• Optionally enhance with visuals:
  • Add related pictures/graphics from Canva elements.
  • Let the student choose which graphic to use (as described).

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C) Mind map presentation: how to teach presentation using 3 styles

Presentation must be taught

• After creating the mind map, you must teach the student how to present it using:
  • The mind map and a scripted guide.

Script placement

• You may type the script on the same side (or other side) as comfortable.
• Ensure sizing:
  • Mind map and script should be equal/visible size for the student.
  • Adjust readability (example: small words may require resizing).

Three presentation styles (must be demonstrated)

1. Parrot style
   • Teacher prompts and types sentences.
   • Sentences should be complete and context-appropriate.
   • Type sentence-by-sentence while speaking so the student follows.
   • Teacher models while student repeats.
2. Teacher-only
   • All content is already written on the board.
   • Teacher presents and then the student presents after.
3. Student-only
   • Student presents independently after teacher modeling.

During/after the student presentation: required corrections

• Correct, as needed:
  • Pronunciation
  • Sentence structure/grammar
  • Intonation / modulation
  • Speech clarity
  • Whether they speak too fast or too slow

Presentation structure components

• Presentation has three parts:
  • Introduction
  • Body
  • Conclusion / summary / farewell

Example structure (changing seasons)

• Introduction (example pattern)
  • Greeting + name + age + topic:
    • “Hello everyone, my name is . I am __ years old. Today I’m going to talk about . This is about the four seasons.”
  • Ask a question to engage:
    • “Do you know what are the four seasons?”
• Body (example pattern)
  • Convert subtopic words into full sentences (e.g., “The first season is spring.” + explanation).
• Conclusion / wrap-up (example pattern)
  • Opinion + question + closing/farewell:
    • “Just to wrap up, I think changing season is very important/amazing. How about you? Thank you for watching and listening…”

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D) Discussion questions: conversation cards

Four discussion cards

• The pre-demo includes four conversation cards focused on the topic.

How to run them

• Ask each discussion question to the student.
• When the student answers:
  • Expect mistakes in grammar/pronunciation
  • Type corrections on-screen and continue interaction
• Always use follow-up questions to maintain engagement.

Suggested flexibility in ordering

• You may rearrange lesson sections (example mentioned):
  • Reading + vocabulary + discussion questions
  • and move mind map creation/presentation to later, if that matches the file arrangement better.

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E) Zoom/Canva setup requirements (pre-demo logistics)

Zoom requirements

• Create a Zoom account if you don’t already have one.
• Use your personal Zoom meeting link:
  • Do not use the scheduled meeting link.
  • Demonstrators must show they can find and use the personal link.

Passcode requirement

• Change passcode to something easy to remember (example given):
  • 1 2 3 4 5 6
• Optionally include a name for memorability.

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Speakers / sources featured

Speakers

• Presenter / Instructor (unnamed): The only speaker; the narrator gives step-by-step instructions for the pre-demo orientation.

Referenced tools / materials

• Zoom (annotation tools: Text, Highlighter)
• Canva (mind map creation templates/elements)
• RAZ Kids book (example “sample material” referenced in the subtitles)