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Presentation Education

Presentation Education. Emerald Star Project of Tricia Kash Solano County Vaca Valley 4-H. Overview. You will be learning… What is a Presentation? Importance of Public Speaking 4-H and Presentations Basics of Presenting Creative Thinking Types of 4-H Presentations

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Presentation Education

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  1. Presentation Education Emerald Star Project of Tricia Kash Solano County Vaca Valley 4-H

  2. Overview You will be learning… • What is a Presentation? • Importance of Public Speaking • 4-H and Presentations • Basics of Presenting • Creative Thinking • Types of 4-H Presentations • Steps in Choosing Your Presentation • Making Your Presentation • The Big Show Day • Helpful Hints • References

  3. What is a Presentation? A presentation is a method used to communicate an idea by showing and/or telling. You can use props, posters, and other visual aids. A 4-H presentation helps you learn how to: • Research a subject • Organize ideas in a logical order • Be a teacher • Improve public speaking skills

  4. Importance of Public Speaking • Ranked number one among the skills to have • You collect information and ideas • Teaching others • Builds confidence • Help develop life skills • Help you be more comfortable during interviews • A presentation in front of your peers

  5. 4-H and Presentations • Presentations are required to earn star ranks • Presentations can earn you proficiency awards

  6. Basics of Presenting Body Positioning & Body Language • Stand slightly to the side of your visual aid • Eye contact is important, therefore maintain eye contact as much as possible

  7. No slouching! • Don’t turn your back to the audience • We want to see your hands • Distribute your weight • Don’t sway! • Proper gesturing

  8. Good Body Language All smiles and positive attitude! Stand tall

  9. Poor Body Language Hide the Frustration Don’t Lose Focus

  10. Hand Gestures Don’t be afraid to use your hands! Keep your hands out of your pockets!

  11. Show off your work, don’t hide it.

  12. Voice Variation • Volume of speech should match room • Not too loud, but not too soft • Keep their attention • Project your voice! • Prepare for pauses in the speech

  13. Creative Thinking Lettering • Easy to read words. • Limit the CAPITAL letters • Fancy lettering or a dramatic change in font • Say more, read less

  14. Is your visual clear or cluttered? • Visibility • Simple • Interesting • Useful • Structure • Information

  15. Colors!Colors! • Background or emphasizing color? • Use complementing colors • Time to be dull? Or time to be bright?

  16. Bright against Dark Dark against Bright

  17. Types of 4-H Presentations • Demonstration • Educational Display • Interpretive Reading • Share the Fun • Illustrated Talk • Scientific Demonstration • Prepared Speech • Impromptu Speech • Audio-Visual Presentations • Cultural Arts • Problem Solving Presentations

  18. Demonstration • “Show how” method • Posters or visual aids as enhancements • Range 3 to 15 minutes • Identifiable sections • Connect it to 4-H, not school • No notes!

  19. Example of Demonstration Board Introduction List of Equipment

  20. Steps You Take Procedure

  21. Facts are Fun! Visual Aids

  22. Educational Display • Organized visual presentation • Limited Time • Individual Project • Speaker should be prepared • Use time wisely • 4 feet reading distance • Do not read off your visual aids

  23. Card Table Display “It’s Showtime!” Visual Aids

  24. Interpretative Reading • Any published written work • Should know about the reading selection • Individual presentation • Should have the reading material present, but nothing else. • No longer than 5 minutes • Give mental picture

  25. Share the Fun • Group performances only • No notes! • Dress up?... Of Course!!! • No longer than 15 minutes • Everything should be understandable

  26. Choosing and Creating a Perfect Presentation • What is the subject? • Research your topic • How will you present your presentation? • Develop your presentation • Prepare your presentation • Practice

  27. Step 1: What is the subject? • Something that you are interested in • You are comfortable with this topic • Narrow it down

  28. Step 2: Research your topic • Research, research, research • Accurate information with sources • Research based sources

  29. Step 3: How will you present your presentation? State your purpose Write out your title Organize your points into an outline Introduction Problem Solution Body Conclusion Closing

  30. Example of an Outline Introduction:Create interest in your topic. Problem: People do not know how to identify poisonous plants. Solution: Teach people how to identify poisonous plants. Body: Three most common poisonous plants are… Poison Oak Stinging Nettle Poison Ivy

  31. Conclusion: “Three common poisonous plants are…” Closing: Is an attention getter Summarizes your purpose Is short and to the point Example: “Look, but don’t touch”

  32. Step 4: Develop your presentation Your presentation should be: Focused on one topic An interesting subject Easy to understand

  33. Step 5: Prepare your presentation Illustrate your main point Use an outline Use models

  34. Step 6: Practice Practice, practice, practice Anticipate questions Try not to memorize your speech

  35. Catchy Title • Planting plants that use less water to survive. Title Example: “Water you waiting for”? • Teaching the Barrel Racing Pattern Title Example: “Turn ‘n’ Burn” • The three most common poisonous plants. Title Example: ”Leaf these plants alone!”

  36. The Big Show DayGo for the GOLD! • Practice, practice, practice!!! • Eat breakfast • Be presentable • Double check • Arrive early

  37. Helpful Hints • Questions and answers Example: Judge – “Why did you choose this topic?” Presenter – “The question was, Why did I choose this topic? I chose this topic because…” • Prepare ahead for food presentations • Cover brand names

  38. References • Community & Project Leaders • State 4-H Presentation Manual http://www.ca4h.org/leadership/spd/

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