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Presentation topics for people who hate choosing
The hardest part of a short presentation is often the first step, which is deciding what to talk about. This wheel removes that step. The 40 topics are deliberately light: explain how something works, pitch an idea, tell a short story, or give a few tips. You can build a talk about any of them from what you already know and a few minutes of thinking.
That makes the wheel a good fit for practice. A teacher can run a Friday round where each student spins, prepares for five minutes and presents for two. A team can use it to rehearse for a bigger talk, and a speech club can use it for variety. Because the topics are not serious, a nervous speaker can focus on how to talk, not on getting the subject perfect.
Some entries are informative, like How a lightbulb works. Others are persuasive, like The case for a four-day week, or creative, like Pitch a brand new holiday. If you need a talk for a particular subject or grade level, replace some entries with your own and keep the rest for variety.
What's on this wheel
- How to make the perfect sandwich
- Why my pet is the best pet
- A day in the life of a pencil
- The history of the paper clip
- How to pack a suitcase fast
- Why mornings are great
- Pitch a brand new holiday
- A guide to my hometown
- Why everyone needs a hobby
- How to learn anything in a week
- The secret life of a bee
- Design the perfect classroom
- How a lightbulb works
- My favorite book in three slides
- How to draw a simple cartoon
- Why walking is underrated
- How to start a small garden
- The best way to study
- A new school subject I'd invent
- How to be a good listener
- A day without electricity
- The story of a favorite object
- How to make a paper airplane
- Why trees matter
- The case for a four-day week
- How to plan a perfect picnic
- What I learned this year
- An animal I'd pitch as a mascot
- The coolest job in a museum
- How to give a compliment
- Why we dream
- A gadget I would invent
- How to cook one easy meal
- Tips for a first day at work
- How bridges hold up
- Why volunteering is worthwhile
- Introduce a hobby to beginners
- How to stay calm before a test
- The life of a river
- Pitch a new playground
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How to practice a short presentation
- Open Entries and remove topics that are too easy or too silly for your group. Add your own for a specific subject.
- Press Spin to get the topic. Set a timer for five minutes of preparation and sketch three points on paper.
- Present for two minutes with an opening, the three points and a closing sentence. Slides are optional.
- Use Remove from wheel after every talk so that each person in the group gets a different topic.
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Presentation topic questions
Is this wheel for school or for work?
Both. The topics are light enough for a classroom and general enough for a team meeting. Swap in your own entries when you need subject-specific prompts.
How long should a presentation on one of these topics be?
Two minutes is a good length for practice. Three clear points are enough: the longer the talk, the more detail each one needs.
How do I choose between informative and persuasive topics?
Informative topics usually start with How or The history of, and they explain. Persuasive ones, such as Why everyone needs a hobby or The case for a four-day week, argue a point. Pick whichever skill the group wants to practice.
Can I make a different list for another subject?
Yes. Clear the list under Entries, paste your own topics, one per line, and save. Original list always brings the 40 starter topics back.
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