A 7-year-old 4-H member gives a presentation on "How to Draw a Dragon" .
4-H Presentation
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Presentations
4-H presenters with their certificates
4-H Public Presentations & Horse Communications
Why Public Presentations?
Improving public speaking through Public Presentations is a major focus of the Madison County 4-H Program. 4-H alumni often refer to Public Presentations as the most significant and valuable 4-H learning experience, more so than any other 4-H program. We believe developing this life skill is especially important, as speaking in front of a group is often uncomfortable or intimidating for most people, yet almost everyone is forced to speak in front of large groups at some point in time. All Madison County 4-H members are encouraged to participate in public presentations or Horse Communications, another presentation opportunity. The basic format of Horse Communications is the same, however the topic must be horse related and some of the rules vary. 4-H members can participate in Public Presentations, Horse Communications, or both. For more information, please contact the 4-H office.
Public Presentations should have the following format:
- Introduction – Think of a catchy way to grab the audience's attention
- Body – Give the audience the facts you want them to have
- Conclusion – Summarize what you just told the audience
We encourage youth to participate in:
- Club Public Presentation Workshops (Schedule with the 4-H office)
- Club Presentations
- County Presentation (held in the early spring each year)
- District or Regional Presentations (if presenter qualifies)
- State Presentations or Horse Communications (if presenter qualifies)
- National Horse Communications (if presenter qualifies)
- Public Presentation Spaghetti Dinner – Dinner to celebrate the accomplishment of the presenters and the volunteers who make the program possible. (Date to be announced)
There are three basic types of presentations:
- Demonstration or Illustrated Talk
- Speech
- Dramatic Interpretation
To find out more about regular presentations click here.
To find out more about Horse Communications check out the rule book.
For more information: publicpresentationsinfo.pdf
For tips and tricks: Public Presentations
Last updated December 6, 2022
NYS Evaluator Training PDF
Useful Forms
Public Presentation Demonstration Form
Public Presentation Illustrated Talk Form
Public Presentation Evaluator Guide
Communications Individual Score
Communications Public Speaking Score
NYS Creative Communication Dramatic Interpretation Evaluation Form
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Cloverbud "Show & Tell"
Remember Cloverbud Presentations are a non-competitive program. There is no individual judging, as research shows children of this age find it especially hard to handle criticism.
Success and encouragement is incredibly important in younger age groups, so it is important to use this opportunity to emphasize even the smallest successes. The primary goal of “Show & Tell” is to help children feel comfortable speaking in front of a group of people.
Through “Show & Tell”, the child is encouraged to share something they know with others in the group. They should begin by introducing themselves and what they are going to “tell” about, then tell us a few facts about their topic. It is helpful if they also have an item to “show” as they talk. The process may take only 10-15 seconds. Remember, the goal is to have them say something in front of the group.
For children who are a little older, you may want to emphasize some of the following points:
- Did they stand up straight?
- Did they talk slowly and loud enough to be heard?
- Did they introduce themselves?
- Did they introduce the topic?
- Did they explain 2-3 facts about their topic?
- Did they thank the audience?