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Kicking, Screaming & Public Speaking

Learn all about 4-H presentations, from topic selection to creating posters and visuals, and tips for delivering a great speech. Increase your public speaking skills, self-confidence, and knowledge in a specific subject area.

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Kicking, Screaming & Public Speaking

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  1. Kicking, Screaming & Public Speaking …a little about 4-H Presentations

  2. First things first… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_g26c9CGNE&feature=plcp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NosxNtBC3w https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e729zmO5vqE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82kpm-ja4YM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM3NZByEZug Public Speaking Category

  3. What are 4-H presentations? • Speaking in front of a group, doing 1 of 2 things: • Demonstrating HOW to do something • Educating others on a certain topic • Can present as an individual OR a team • Team=2 individuals only (no more) • If team members are in two different age groups, they will present in the oldest age group

  4. …but why? • Increase public speaking skills • Increase self confidence • Increase knowledge & interest in a certain subject matter • Will help you in the long run with: • Communicating • Other clubs & projects • College/post-secondary education • Careers

  5. How do I get started? • Topic Selection • Narrow down…be specific! • Research topic • Use credible information (not wikipedia.com) • Write speech • Posters • Visuals • Practice, practice, practice!

  6. What goes on my posters?

  7. Title Poster • Start with a Catchy Title • Examples: • “Berry Good Bread” • “Be-Witching Bread” • “The Worth of Water” • “The Mane Attraction” • Make it look attractive • Use pictures or clip art • Give your poster a decorative border

  8. Name poster Name Age 4-H Club County District

  9. Now for some content • What are you going to talk about? • Why is it important? • This is the “So what?” part • Be specific! • Use more than 1 poster if needed

  10. Time to wrap it up! Summary Poster • Re-tell info (1 poster) • Only hit the high lights • Ask judges if they have any questions

  11. Do’s & Don’ts for Posters DOmake your print large enough to read from the back of the room DON’Thave a messy poster DOuse attractive borders and details DON’Tflip out if your posters fall DOuse sturdy poster board DON’Tget your posters out of order DO number your posters DON’T read off you posters

  12. Tips for Visuals • Table cloths add a nice touch • Display visuals so they are easily seen • Use your visuals, don’t just let them sit there untouched • Hide note cards with visuals • Put sticky notes on the back of visuals to help you out • Pictures/graphs/tables/charts should be large enough for people to see from the back of the room

  13. Do’s & Don’ts for 4-H Presentations • DO speak loud & clear • DON’T chew gum • DO make eye contact • DON’T bring weapons (real or fake), live animals or insects • DO choose an appropriate topic • DON’T forget to practice!

  14. Do’s & Don’ts cont. • DO look neat & clean • DO ask the judges “Are the judges ready?” at the beginning, and “Do the judges have any questions?” at the end • DON’T forget to tell where you got your information • DO make sure your information is correct, current and credible • DON’T be a bad loser or a bad winner • DO be courteous and respectful of other presenters

  15. Age Divisions Cloverbuds 5-7 years old Do not compete, but can present at County & District levels Great time to start! Ages 8-10 Compete @ County, District & State levels Only District Gold advances to State level Ages 11-13 & 14-18 Compete @ County, District & State levels District Gold & Silver advance to State level

  16. Presentation Categories Horse Horse Public Speaking Livestock & Dairy Production Small & Companion Animals Poultry Production & Preparation Citizenship/Community Service Arts & Communication Public Speaking Family & Consumer Science Hospitality, Etiquette & Social Graces Entomology Fisheries & Aquatic Forestry Environmental Science (Soil & Water) Health & Fitness Foods & Nutrition

  17. Presentation Categories Turkey Char Grill Chicken Char Grill Beef Char Grill Pork Char Grill Safety Fruits & Vegetable Use Egg Cookery Peanut Foods Dairy Foods Open Class Foods & Nutrition Careers & Entrepreneurship Horticulture Science Agriculture Science (Crops) Wheels & Engines Science & Technology Electric

  18. Outdoor Cookery Categories* Beef Char-Grill Pork Cookery Chicken Barbeque Turkey Barbeque *Youth in these categories should select an appropriate recipe and be prepared to cook the product in front of the judges on the day of the event. Participants are expected to supply their own grilling equipment. 8-10 Category must have an adult responsible to help light the grill.

  19. A Few Things… • Judging is subjective, no matter how hard we try • Horse/Horse Public Speaking state finals will be held during State 4-H Congress • Only judges are allowed to ask questions • Presentations should be between 5-12 minutes – some specifics for Horse and Public Speaking. See Awards Handbook • Do NOT bring any live animals or insects • Do NOT bring any weapons, handguns, knives, bows and arrows, bullets (real OR fake) • Child should be able to set up and take down their presentation with minimal assistance from parent • Remember, success can come from failure! So if you don’t win this year, just try again next year!

  20. Resources • Presentations Website • https://nc4h.ces.ncsu.edu/youth-3/4-h-awards-incentives-programs-2/presentations/ • Score Sheets • These can be found on the website listed above, but some categories have specific score sheets. If your category is not listed under “score sheets” then you will be judged using the “general presentation rubric.” • Be sure to check with your local Extension Agents for help with your topic

  21. Let’s Practice • Take this random product and work in groups. You are required to give a 30 second to 1 minute commercial on this product and talk about why this is so awesome and why people should buy it. • Use the information I’ve share to create your 30 second commercial.

  22. The Results… • A confident young person • Possible scholarship money • Increased knowledge • No more kicking and screaming! (well, maybe a little)

  23. 4-H District Activity Day Agenda • 8:00 am State 4-H Staff arrive on site • 9:00 - 10:00 Registration – Host County • 9:30 - Judges Orientation with Person’s In Charge (All Agents serving as PIC’s and judges) 10:30 - Presentations Begin 12:00 - 1:30: Lunch 1:45 – 3:30: Afternoon Awards Program Welcome - District Officers Pledges - District Officers Thought for the Day - District Officers Introduction of Guest - District Officers Greetings - arranged by host county - introduced by District Officers Special Recognition - Agent Advisors - recognize outgoing District Officers, introduce incoming District Officers. Presentation of Awards - District Officers (read script and assist with awards), State 4-H Program Leader if he’s there, DED, Extension Administration (Shake hands and present awards)

  24. DAD & State Finals Dates • South Central – June 14 – Lincoln County • Northeast– June 22 – Wake County • Southeast – June 21 – Craven County • North Central – June 21 – Orange County • West – June 15 – McDowell County • Registration Deadline: May 24, 2019 • State Presentation Finals • July 20, 2019

  25. Questions?

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