How to Give an Oral Report

This article was co-authored by Emily Listmann, MA. Emily Listmann is a Private Tutor and Life Coach in Santa Cruz, California. In 2018, she founded Mindful & Well, a natural healing and wellness coaching service. She has worked as a Social Studies Teacher, Curriculum Coordinator, and an SAT Prep Teacher. She received her MA in Education from the Stanford Graduate School of Education in 2014. Emily also received her Wellness Coach Certificate from Cornell University and completed the Mindfulness Training by Mindful Schools.

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While the topic, content, and environment in which oral reports are given widely varies, there are some common steps you can take that will ensure you’re ready to give for an oral report of any type. After assembling the proper materials, practice extensively and edit as you develop the report to convey your points concisely. With a bit of preparation and a healthy amount of practice, you can give your report with both clarity and confidence.