NC 4-H Presentation Program:Helping Our Youth

Master the Art of Public Speaking

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Why is public speaking important?

Why Should Youth Participate? Learn how to:

Express yourself clearly Gather information Organize your ideas Speak in front of a group Develop Confidence!

21st Century Skills • Learning & Thinking Skills

• Critical Thinking

• Problem Solving

• Creativity & Innovation Skills

• Collaboration Skills

• Information Skills

• Information & Media Literacy Skills

• Contextual Leaning Skills

What is a 4-H Presentation?

An informative speech that uses posters, props and other visual aids.

Lasts 5-10 minutes, with a maximum of 12 minutes allowed.

Three Types of 4-H PresentationsDemonstration

Making somethingShowing how to do somethingIllustrated TalkUsing visuals to tell your story

Public Speaking

No props or costumes, shorter

Types of Speeches Informational

Share knowledge

Persuasive Sell ideas/products

Entertaining Express your opinions

Topic Selection

Horse State competition July 11 at State Horse

Show in Raleigh, starting at 8:00 am

Selecting and Developing Your Demonstration Topic

Select your project: Safety Choose your specific topic: Seat Belts Decide on your purpose: to convince the audience of the need to use seat belts,

how seat belts save lives - persuade audience to use seat beltsExercise in Selecting and Expanding Your Topic

4-H Project General Topic Area Specific Areas Breakdown of One Area

Fire Insurance Demonstrate with dummies Camping Alcohol & Drugs Types of injuries they prevent Children Seat belt laws Lawn Mower Kinds of seat belts Changing tires How they operate Safety features Poisons Air bags Animals Safe driving skills

Highway laws Auto 1st Aid Kits

Seat Belts

Safety

Automobile

Decide on a goal

ORGANIZATION Develop an outline before writing &

making posters

Organization Introduction

Attention Getter Who are you and why are you here? What are you going to share with us

today?

Body What are you going to talk about . . . So

what! Why is that information important to

me?

Summary & Conclusion Re-tell your information and sum it up! Ask if there are any questions Make and ending statement – connectthis to your attention getter.

Introduction Introduce yourself.

Attention Getter Interesting fact. A skit or role playing. A song or poem.

Who are you and why are you here?

Tell what you are going to be talking about in your presentation – an overview.

The BodyThe body is the “meat” of your presentation, where

you provide information about your topic. Main points – typically 3-5 main points. Why is this information important to me? Logical order. Smooth transition from one point to the next. Age appropriate subject-matter material

The SummaryRe-tell your information and sum it up!

Typically ties back to the attention-getting theme. Should highlight the main points. Should conclude the presentation. Should cite references. Say, “My references were…” Ask “Do the judges have any questions?’ Only the judges ask questions.

Research Your Topic Credible sources Project curriculum Cooperative Extension Expert in the field Library World Wide Web

Visuals

Add interest and sparkle

Posters/Display Boards/Science Fair Boards

Help you remember what to say

Large enough for the audience to read

Will not bend or fall

PowerPoint

PowerPoint Presentations will be judged the same as posters

Youth are responsible for all equipment, set-up,

break-down and technical issues

POSTERS/VISUAL AIDS Use of a theme Bullets, borders, pictures Neatly written, computer type, stencils Generic labels on props Easy to see and understand Display organized, attractive, in order Dress/Costume

Posters Always store flat. Keep posters in a carrier to keep them

clean.

Props Number your posters, on the back. It’s easier to pull posters from the back. We have a variety of puppets and other

props which you can borrow. We have a charcoal grill for loan.

SUMMARY Researched topic Catchy theme Organized Visual Aids

CONFIDENCE Eye contact with total audience Loud, clear, friendly, natural voice Neat appearance Gestures, Posture, Body Language Voice dynamics/articulation Handling questions Handling distractions Smile and enjoy Practice, practice, practice

General Rules

Age eligibility is established on January 1st of the current year. To participate in Presentation competition, the 4-H member must be nine years of age on or before January 1st of the current year and not have had his/her 19th birthday before January 1st of the current year.

Divisions are 9-10, 11-13, and 14-18.

General Rules A minimum of 5 minutes is recommended and

a maximum of 12 minutes is allowed for presentations. Note: Exceptions!

Each county may enter two presentations per age division category.

4-H members may compete in no more than one presentation program per year. "4-H Entertains" is not considered a presentation program.

General Rules 9 – 10 district Gold advance to state

competition 11- 13 & 14-18 level district Silver and Gold

are eligible to participate in the state contest at the 4-H Congress. (Scholarship – Gold)

4-H members may continue to compete in a particular presentation category until declared state winner.

Team Presentation

A team may be composed of no more that two individuals

If the team giving a presentation is composed of individuals in two different age divisions (9-10, 11-13, 14-18), the team must compete in the older youth’s age division.

General Rules No live animals No handguns or firearms (real or toys) Foods Presentations are required to be

demonstrations. Right now, the rule about serving judges is being determined. They will not judge the taste, just on the overall quality of the presentation. Depth of knowledge is stressed on the score sheets for 14-18.

General Rules Only members 15-years-old or older are

eligible to attend the National Junior Horticulture Association Contest. And, they must present a demonstration! (October 7-10– San Diego, California)

The same presentation may be repeated from one year to the next; however, the student is encouraged to revise and improve the presentation.

Guidelines – General

Presentation Setup: The speaker is responsible for setting up all equipment for the presentation.

Note cards: The speaker is allowed to use note cards but they should be used as a tool for referencing material (the speaker should not read directly from their cards).

Guidelines - Questions

Questions: Only “Judges” are allowed to ask participants

questions. (Questions are not allowed in the Public Speaking category).

Youth may opt to repeat the question, paraphrase the question or include the question in their answer but this is NOT a requirement.

It’s OK to say “I don’t know, but I will find out.”

General Rules Open Class: Only presentations that do not

fit into any other subject-matter category are allowed in this area.

Judging 4-H Presentations Who are the Judges? Where do they come from? Only judges ask questions They can ask, “Did you make your own

posters?” We are asking for their opinion.

Critiquing Presentations

County – Individual critique with judges

District & State - Group Critique with general comments

JudgingRubric Scoring of 1-4: Topic Subject Knowledge Presentation Voice Manner & Appearance Visual Clarity Questions

District Activity Day – June 19Cullowhee Valley School, Jackson County

9:00 – 10:00 Registration 10:30 Presentations Begin 12:00 – 1:30 Lunch 1:45 Awards Program

Awards County: $20 4-H checks for County Champions.

Checks need to be cashed soon. They will not be re-written.

District: $30 4-H Fun Bucks for Gold Medalists in addition to partial scholarships provided by state donors in some categories. No cash award is made in lieu of registration fee. Only youth who register and attend Congress with our group receive scholarship. Families who drive to Raleigh and stay in a hotel pay all of their own expenses.

District Awards See Awards Handbook (All awards are

questionable this year.) Gold medal scholarships are for registration

fees for people who stay in the dorm at Congress. The scholarship can also pay for Tuesday lunch and a Congress t-shirt.

If gold medalist drops out, silver medalist can go on, but will not get scholarship.

District Awards A ribbon and medal will be awarded to

Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Winners.

State Awards

Varies by category. Typically, a $50-$200 cash. Refer to NC 4-H Awards Handbook

(All awards are questionable this year.)

NC 4-H Congress State presentation finals are part of NC 4-H

Congress, July 17 (Raleigh) Many contests are held during this statewide

4-H event held at NCSU campus. Families can travel on their own, and stay in a

hotel. 4 night trip for youth 13-18 (Monday –

Thursday). Fee: $250 (estimate)

NC 4-H Congress Henderson County 4-H provides partial

scholarships to parents and/or club leaders who are willing to chaperone the group.

Adult chaperones are responsible for assisting with the entire group, not just their children.

Chaperones follow NC 4-H Congress schedule, not doing “own thing” as a family.

Tips – General Use a table covering Pull posters from front to back Ask, “Are the judges ready?” “Do the judges have any questions?” Packing list!

Presentation Tips Talk while you are moving your hands, so

there is no “dead air” space. Plan your presentation to allow for quick set-

up. Each room has one table and one easel. You are responsible for all other equipment.

Food Presentations There is a separate room for food

preparation. A stove/oven will be available in food prep

room. You will need to provide an electric burner or

skillet, and cloths. Pack an extension cord if you’re using

electricity.

4-H Resources for Food Presentations Tablecloths Aprons Mixing bowls, utensils, electric burners Trays You are responsible for the items you borrow.

If lost or broken, you will replace these materials.

Outdoor Cookery

Outdoor Cookery Adults are required to stay with Outdoor

Cookery participants at county, district and state competitions. For the 9 – 10 age group, adults are allowed to light the grills.

Public Speaking Time Limit: 5 – 7 minutes No posters or props No questions

36 Presentation Categories Artistic Arrangement / Landscaping Fabric & Fashion Design / Interior

Design & Home SpaceThe 4-H ChefWheels & Engines Beef Char-Grill Crop Prod. & UtilizationChicken BarbecueSmall & Companion AnimalDairy FoodsElectricEgg CookerySoil, Water & the Environment Bugs & Bees (Entomology)Exp. Arts & Comm.Fisheries & Aq. Res.Health & Fitness Careers & Entrepreneurship

HorseHort. Prod. & MarketingHorse Public SpeakingLivestock & Dairy Prod.Open ClassExpressive Arts & CommunicationsPeanut FoodsPoultry Prod. & Prep.Pork CookeryPublic SpeakingSafetyScience & TechnologyTurkey BarbecueForestry & WildlifeFruit & Veg. UseWoodworking & Heritage CraftsHospitality, Etiquette & Social GracesCitizenship & Civic ResponsibilityCommunity Service & Volunteerism

Public Speaking Competitions Mark your calendars!

   

Deadline to choose Presentation Category: April 30

County Activity Day – Saturday, June 9, Grace Lutheran Church –Presentations start at 9:00, Awards at 11:30

West District 4-H Activity Day - June 19 – Presentations start at 10:30

Mandatory Congress Orientation – June 26, 7:00 pm – NC Cooperative Extension, Henderson County Center

4-H Congress – Tuesday, July 17, Raleigh

National Competition for seniors in Horse, Horticulture (15+) and Poultry

State Presentation Finals – July 17, 2010

Start Time for 14-18 - 8:30 Start Time for 9-10, 11-12 - Noon

Subject to Change

Athens Drive High School - Presentations McKimmon Center - Outdoor Cooking

Wrapping It Up Public Speaking is

critical to a youth’s. . . Future

Career Education Relationships Success in life!

Presentation Information

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