1. 2016 4-H Public Presentation Workshop

2. Agenda 9:00 a.m. Check-In –What are Public Presentations? –Demonstrations –Dramatic Interpretation by Justine Bishop –Recitations –Break –Illustrated Talk by Abigail Dennis –Horse Communications Criteria –Formal Speech –Interview (NEW) –Sack Demonstration –Final Questions/Concerns 11:00 a.m. – End of Workshop

3. What are Public Presentations? ▫ A talk, demonstration, or performance by a 4-Her. ▫ Progressive program that allows advancement to more challenging levels of evaluation through county, district, and state events. ▫ After each evaluation, you can fine-tune your presentation before the next level. ▫ The higher a 4-Her advances, the more competitive the program becomes. ▫ Through evaluation you experience mastery, gain valuable skills in listening to the recommendations of others, and continue to develop confidence in yourself.

4. Cloverbuds: (Grades K - 2) –Show & Tell –Relieve nervousness –3 – 5 minutes in length First-Time Presenters: (Grades 3 & Up) –Short (5 minutes) –Demonstration or Illustrated Talk Two or More Times Presenting: - 5-15 minutes in length - Formally organized Demonstration, Illustrated Talk, Dramatic Interpretation, Recitation, or Speech - Try to increase difficulty and change type of presentation

5. Progression Chart LEVEL 1: 4-H Club/Family - 4-Her begins here by selecting a topic of interest, preparing a presentation and then delivering it to peers and/or families during a 4-H Club Meeting or at home. LEVEL 2: County Event - All 4-Hers (5-19 years old) invited to give presentation at a county-wide event in front of volunteer evaluators. The Evaluators constructively critique each presentation, providing positive feedback as well as suggestions for improvement. LEVEL 3: District Event – Some 4-Hers (ages 9 & up) who are deemed ready by county evaluators are given opportunity to advance to this level. At this level, using the same – but more polished – presentation, presenters are once again critiqued by trained, volunteer evaluators.. Please Note: Advancing to District Presentations is a progressive process and therefore is evaluated on a higher standard than at the County Level. LEVEL 4: NYS Event (When Offered) - Specific number of 4-H teens (ages 13 & up) from each district event are chosen to advance to the highest level. Once again they use the same –but more polished – presentation. Event typically takes place at Cornell University. Please Note: Advancing to NYS Presentations is a progressive process and therefore is evaluated on a higher standard than at the District Level. **Delaware County - All 4-Hers who presented at the County Event (in February) can also present at the Delaware County Fair in August**

6. Why do a Public Presentation? You can tell and teach others about a topic you enjoy. Important part of your 4-H experience. Each time you present, you learn to speak more easily in front of groups. It’s a skill you can use throughout your life!

7. How to choose a topic… -Choose Type of Presentation -Choose Topic (something you enjoy/are interested in) -Are you ready to challenge yourself?

8. How an effective poster should look… - Keep them simple - Use large, dark, easily readable lettering - Include Title, Steps, Ingredients, or Pertinent Information - Pictures should also be large enough for all to see - Enlarged pictures of your supplies/tools are helpful if you are working with something small such as beads or LEGO® - Mount poster board on a hard surface such as foam board or cardboard to prevent them from falling over.

9. 3 Parts to Every Presentation Part 1: Introduction: Demonstration/Illustrated Talk: -Introduce topic in creative way to catch audiences attention. (Make them interested/curious) Dramatic Interpretation/Speech/Recitation: -Identify the source of the creative piece and author. -Allude to, explain, or challenge the audience to discover the message you are trying to convey prior to beginning. -May include setting and why you chose the piece -May relate topic to personal experience, show an unusual object, or describe its historical/dramatic significance

10. Part 2: Body: (main part of the presentation) -Demonstration: a technique or steps of a process are shown. Illustrated Talk/Speech: the main points are identified and explained. -Dramatic Interpretation/Recitation: the creative piece is performed. 3 Parts…Continued

11. Part 3: Conclusion/Summary: (presenter emphasizes or re-emphasizes the message of the presentation) Demonstration/Illustrated Talk: -Summarize most important steps/points -Summary should include sources for presentation information/recipes. Dramatic Interpretation/Speech/Recitation: -Conclusion depends on type of creative piece and how it was introduced. -Conclusion may be built into the piece itself or the message may be emphasized through a simple comment, brief analysis, an expressive body movement (lowering one’s head) or even through dialogue with the audience.

12. Demonstration: –Presenter shows & explains how to do/make something –Appropriate equipment, models or illustrations, posters/visuals are used as needed to explain information being presented –Show the steps in the process being demonstrated –Finished product is shown Sewing I Sewing II Sewing ISewing IISewing ISewing II Examples: Examples: - How to Juggle- Do Basic Dance Steps - Build a Kite- Make Cookies

13. Food Demonstration - Choose recipe to your ability - Have a poster with the title, steps, ingredients, etc. - Wash Hands - Dress Appropriately - Cover/remove commercial labels - Label all ingredients generically - Pre-measure all dry ingredients but 1 - Pre-measure all liquid ingredients but 1 - Have 2 trays, one for clean and one for dirty dishes - Arrange ingredients on your tray in order of use

14. Food Demonstration Continued… - Tape small bag to side of table as garbage - Clean as you go - Use clear mixing bowls - Use proper measuring equipment - Include nutritional values/storage/as well as “how to’s” - If using a mixer, a towel under the bowl will deaden the sound - Move used equipment left to right from clean tray to dirty tray - Before displaying finished product, clean up. Cover trays with towels

15. Dramatic Interpretation Dramatic Interpretation: – –Presenter/Team of 2 reenacts a piece of scripted material – –Content can be taken from plays, movies, sketches, or monologues – –Can be dramatic or comedic – –Should include props & costumes   Props should be simple & minimal, not distracting – –Original pieces written by presenter(s) are accepted in this category   Upon approval of 4-H Educator (should be family appropriate)

16. Dramatic Interpretation Presenter - Justine Bishop

17. Recitation: – –Presenter uses vocal inflection and body language as communication tools – –Delivers his/her rendition of a piece of pre-written material – –No Props – –Can dress subtly to represent the character or mood   Dress should not overwhelm the oral presentation – –Memorization is expected – –Not intended for presentation of original pieces of material written by the presenter – –No Teams

18. Break

19. Illustrated Talk: – –Presenter uses visual aids to tell about a topic – –Effective use of charts, pictures, posters, slides, PowerPoint slides, overheads, graphs, examples, etc. play a major role in communicating the presenter’s message – –Teams are not allowed

20. Illustrated Talk Presenter - Abigail Dennis

21. Horse Communications 4-H Office in Hamden February 20, 2016 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. *See packet for additional information and rules*

22. Formal Speech Formal Speech: – –Presenter aims to persuade, motivate, or inform the audience – – No use of visuals SpeechSpeech – –Proper use of note cards is acceptable – –Presenter chooses & researches a topic of choice   Then chooses a format (Persuasive, Motivational, or Informative) – –Written in presenter’s own words – –Team speeches are not allowed

23. Interview (NEW)

24. Sack Demonstration Leader fills paper sacks with various items Each 4-Her chooses a sack (not looking inside) Each 4-Her then takes turns looking in their sacks and gives a 1-2 minute presentation on the item(s) in the sack Fun and great way to practice public presentations in front of peers/audience

25. **Reminder** *You must pre-register and times will be assigned first come first serve* Public Presentations will take place: February 6 th from 9:00 am -12:00 (noon) Deposit Central School February 20 th from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm CCE Office in Hamden

26. Questions/Concerns

27. Have a safe & fun weekend! Thank you for coming!! See you in February!