Class Presentation

I have a few presentations coming up and I am nervous. I believe that I am a bad public speaker. Later on today I have to present my self portrait....I have written down on a sheet of paper what I want to say about my self portrait. I've practiced presenting my self portrait many times to loved ones and I have messed up. Is it a good idea to read my speech to the class?

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jomsim · 26-30, M

Would it be an option to record yourself giving your speech, and ask whether this could be played instead of you having to deliver it, because you feel you could do a better job this way?

OpalFlower · 31-35, F

@jomsim That sounds like a good idea but I don't think anyone else would be doing that and it might come off as weird to them.

jomsim · 26-30, M

@OpalFlower I guess you have to decide which is worst, then. Potential weirdness, or having to give the talk.

You could also come up with extra benefits of presenting it as video, such as also showing clips of your technique (which you couldn't do if just speaking).