Be A 4-H Public Speaker
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Be A 4-H Public Speaker
Give a 4-H Presentation !
Demonstration
Illustration
Speech
Why Do A 4-H Presentation?
Learn how to speak in front of a group
Learn how to get organized
Develop confidence and poise
Teach something to others
Earn recognition
Kinds of Presentations
Demonstration:
Show and tell how to do something using
materials and posters
Illustrated Talk :
Describe how to do something using only
posters
Speech:
Talk without any visual aids
PowerPoint Presentation:
Talk about your subject with electronic-audio
visuals
Selecting A Topic
What do you know? What do you like to do?
Write down ideas
Brainstorm ideas with other people
Visit the internet
Visit the library
Speech Ideas
Inform, explain, demonstrate or teach
Ex. Hobby
Persuade or convince
Ex. Campaign for a cause
Inspire or bring about an emotional response
Ex. Talk about a hero
Entertain
Ex. Talk about a trip
How Much Time?
Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks
2-5 minutes for Cloverbuds and Juniors (5-11)
5-10 minutes for Intermediates (12-13)
10-15 minutes for Seniors (14-19)
Speech
3-6 minutes for Juniors and Intermediates
5-7 minutes for Seniors
Good Visual Aids
Use posters large enough to be
seen (22” x 28”)
Use large letters (2 1/2” - 3”)
Stick to 2-3 colors - Dark letters on light
background
Keep it simple
Make sure you can handle all your posters
Plan Your Presentation
Ask questions about yourself
Am I interested in this?
Am I comfortable with this topic?
Do I have time enough to do this topic?
Keep Planning
Ask questions about your audience
Will people be interested in the speech?
What can I do to make the speech meaningful for
people?
Will people understand the topic?
Will people be comfortable with the topic?
Organizing Your Ideas
Idea Web
Dog Care
Feeding
Health
Diet
Timetable
Grooming
Obedience
Veterinary Care
Everyday care
Equipment
Techniques
Commands
Programs
Make An Outline
I. Introduction to Idea (Dog Care)
II. Main Idea #1 (Feeding)
Thoughts
III Main Idea #2 (Grooming
Thoughts
IV. Main Idea #3 (Obedience)
Thoughts
V. Main Idea #4 (Health)
Thoughts
VI. Conclusion
Writing the Introduction
The Introduction (Approximately 15% of the
speech)
Capture attention
A short story
A statistic or interesting fact
A quotation or familiar saying
A question for the audience
A familiar experience or situation
Relate the topic to the audience
Preview the main points of the speech
Body of the Presentation
Explanation of your topic in a speech
Action part of a demonstration
*one step at a time
*describe what you’re doing
*keep it simple and neat
*use visual aids to assist you
*have interesting things to say to fill in the gaps
Conclusion of the Speech
The conclusion (Approximately 5% of the
speech)
Signal the close of the speech
Reinforce the main points
End strongly
End with a quotation or verse that fits the topic
Suggest something for the audience to do
The Language of Your Speech
Use ordinary words
Avoid long complicated sentences
It’s okay to use contractions (can’t instead of
cannot), but don’t over do it.
Using Notes
Use only one side of each card
Use a separate card for the introduction and
conclusion
Try to limit each main point in your speech to one
card
Number your cards
Print largely and neatly
Don’t use pencil or messy pen – Use highlighters to
emphasize certain points
Write helpful hints on cards (Make eye contact)
Vocal Delivery
Volume – loud enough, but not too loud –
look at the faces of your audience
Variety – not a flat voice – enthusiasm,
confidence
Rate – not too slow not too fast – practice
with a tape recorder
Pronunciation – make sure you’re sure!
Enunciation – speak clearly
Non Verbal Communication
Personal appearance
Eye contact
Facial expression
Posture and movement
Gestures
Practicing Your Speech
In front of a mirror
Stand up
Record your speech
Practice in front of friends
Pay attention to practicing the introduction
(You’re most nervous in the beginning)
Memorize or not memorize? Just memorize the parts
that need to be said exactly.
Coping With Criticism
Don’t forget there’s always more to learn.
Read the judge’s comments with an open
mind
Remember, you don’t have to always agree
with everything the judge says.
Use the judge’s feedback to become an even
better speaker.
Congratulations
You have made the decision to become a
public speaker!
You
Are
A
4-H Public
Speaker!