A resource for Alabama FCCLA Members

 BE neat – First impression of your project is important  BE sure all posters, displays, manuals, etc. are as attractive as possible  BE sure your file folder is correctly completed  BE original – This is the time to bring out your best qualities  BE sure the content suits the event  BE able to relate the project to Family and Consumer Sciences  BE enthusiastic about your project  BE prepared to answer the questions  BE sure the rules are followed to exact specifications  BE able to explain how you used the FCCLA PLANNING PROCESS  BE prepared to explain FCCLA purposes related to your project

 Use projects done in class or experiences that you have had in your own life as a basis for STAR events.  The more you actually KNOW about the project you are doing – the BETTER it will be. Have you done a career research/resume writing project in another class? (Career Investigation/Job Interview) Have you done a project on an invention/creating a business for an economics class? (Entrepreneurship) Have you ever planned a party for a friend or tried to raise money for a trip? (Life Event Planning)

 Start EARLY!!  Use the Planning Process to develop project  Use the rubric as a guideline  Practice the oral presentation – OFTEN  Take advantage of resources  Check FCCLA website for updates to event  Be sure that scenarios are for current year  Set mini deadlines for completion of steps

FCCLA Rubric Don’t settle! Always read the column on your categories rubric for the highest points. Along the way make a check list to insure every aspect is included. STAR Event Check List: 1.Complete Planning Process 2.Complete Project ID Page 3.Complete list of appropriate resources in a MLA or APA style 4. Complete online project submission form/get signed 5. Relate FACS standards/purposes 6. Include Skill Sheets if applicable

6 Fully read through and highlight important details and parts that you must include in your STAR Event depending on the category you are competing in. To the right is an example of what to look for when you closely examine your STAR Events rubric.

Visuals are created to enhance your presentation.  Mounting things on a colored or sturdy paper enhances the visual.  Make sure all words are spelled correctly. Ask several people to proofread.  Remember to use your visuals throughout the presentation. Make visuals appealing Although this appears visually appealing, the 3D images are blocking crucial text on the board

 Have a memorable opener – quote, personal story, jingle, etc.  Use the rubric as a guide for organizing the oral presentation  Make eye contact with the judges  Be enthusiastic – avoid monotones – let voice rise and fall  Dress appropriately for your event – if in doubt, DON’T wear it!  Always include how project relates to FACS in oral presentation!  Include how project relates to FCCLA purposes 8

Chronological Order – order in which events occurred Cause and Effect Order – arranged according to cause/conditions and the results of those conditions According to Rubric – arrange speech according to the order of the STAR Events rubric. 9

 Talking Points Method Use display/portfolio as visual talking points for oral presentation. No memorized speech. If you are not an excellent public speaker, this is probably not the method for you!  Memorization of Speech – Plan a speech, write it out and memorize. This method requires practice, practice and more practice! Make sure that you begin early and practice everyday!  Note Card Method notes cards are used during the oral presentation. DO NOT just read from the cards! This makes for an incredibly boring presentation. Look up from your cards when speaking. Make sure that cards are bound together with a ring or other fastener. 10

 Be prepared for your judges to ask you about how the project relates to FACS standards, the FCCLA Purposes and/or the National Program to which your project relates (if applicable) 11

12  Judges should ask questions relevant to the project.  Use this time to clarify or add something that you may have forgotten  Ask for clarification if you don’t understand the question  Speak distinctly and clearly when answering

Always have a positive attitude when answering each question. Show them that you are excited about what you accomplished in your project. Stand with confidence, keep your chin up, have a smile on your face, and use expression while talking. The questions are designed to clarify, complete and learn more about you and the project – not to stump you or “catch” you! 13

 End with another memorable topic or sentence connecting the beginning with the end.  Be sure and mention your follow up/evaluation.  Thank the judges for their time.

15 FCCLA Rubric Constantly check the national website to see if your rubric has been updated Use your resources for questions or if unsure how to complete a step in your STAR Event rubric. Resources include: o FCCLA State website o FCCLA National website o APT o Chapter/State Advisor o Officers—State and Chapter o FCCLA Alumni Members Competitive Events Guide and Related Resources Competitive Events Guide Competitive Events Guide (updated 12/2/14) List of Edits In The 12/2/14 Competitive Events Guide Update Major Changes to the Competitive Events Guide Competitive Events Information Sheets Click here to access STAR Events resources, case studies, Q&A guide, and additional resources! Look for this on the FCCLA website under “Competitive Events”

16 FCCLA Rubric Read closely and understand each precise detail included as this may be the only place these important details are included. You may become aware of something you didn’t know you had to complete and you will have to prepare yourself. o EXAMPLE: Works Citied or Bibliography style - should be MLA/APA Start with the ‘End in Mind’. This will result in a greater chance of earning the most possible points.

Whether you are doing an electronic or hard copy portfolio, these items are common for both:  1 project identification page – no graphics or decorations allowed  1 table of contents page – do this at the very end  1 Planning Process summary page – template available on FCCLA website  Divider page – check your event rubric for how many are allowed  Content pages – check your event rubric for how many are allowed Electronic – using PowerPoint, Prezi, etc.  Internet is not always available! Download your portfolio directly to laptop or flash drive. Hard Copy – must use the official FCCLA binder (order from FCCLA website)  Pages in hardcopy portfolio must have one side of content. A decorative backing page is permissible, unless it is specifically state on rubric that page should have no decoration.

 All pages must fit within dimensions of cover  Choose a theme to incorporate throughout book  Page numbering is helpful  Using sheet protectors or laminating pages adds a sleek and professional look  Review rubrics for decorative restrictions  Arranging portfolio in order of rubric is helpful  Cannot switch back and forth between hard copy and electronic portfolio  Have others proofread portfolio for grammar/spelling  Participant is responsible for providing technology to view the electronic portfolio  Incorporate and use portfolio throughout presentation

 Advocacy; Career Investigation; Early Childhood; Entrepreneurship; Environmental Ambassador; Fashion Design; Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation; Job Interview; Leadership; Nutrition and Wellness; Teach and Train 19 Advocacy; Entrepreneurship; Environmental Ambassador; Hospitality, Tourism, and Recreation Individual Event Team Event

Think outside the box! Display does not have to be a tri-fold board! Be Creative! Display should follow these guidelines:  Professional  Images of good quality  Neatly laid out  Colorful  Stick to the topic  Easy to follow  Headings used to organize information  Logical order  Easy to read  Simple font (Times, Arial, Comic Sans)  Large text (18 – 36pt) 20 This was a project on the dangers of tanning booths

 Don’t… use a board that will fall over easily.  Don’t… use a board that is too tall or too low Maximum tabletop height is 48” Maximum freestanding height is 72”  Don’t… clutter the display Items in front of display should not block things on display  Don’t… have the display cast shadows on itself. 21

22 Too Cluttered Items Blocking Display Looks Clean and Professional Visible Titles Pictures/Info Mounted

23 Title Information/Pics Main Topic/Most Important Info (could break it down into sections according to the Planning Process – Identify Concerns, Form A Plan, Set A Goal, Act, Evaluate/Follow-up in each of these areas) Section Title

 A separate title board at the top of your display helps draw attention to the title. However, be sure it doesn’t shadow the rest of your board.  It’s always great to have 3-D examples and models, but make sure they don’t block your board.  A little heavier paper works the best to border items.  Don’t use liquid glue, it tends to wrinkle the paper. Glue sticks do not always hold. Instead use spray glue, mounting strips, etc.  Tri-fold boards work well at standing up on their own, and provide ample room for information.  Displays can also be 3D and may be built from foam board, wood, etc. 24

1. Acknowledge receipt of event information and confirm that you will be there. 2. Study the event guidelines BEFOREHAND and ask for clarification if needed. 3. Remember that these are STUDENTS. 4. Be Positive! Never degrade or belittle participants. 5. Do not be influenced by your own bias. If you feel that you cannot judge impartially, let Ms. Adams know. 25 Room Consultants & Evaluators

 Room Consultants should: Arrive minutes early Pick up all event materials from registration Go immediately to designated room to greet evaluators Refresh evaluators on the scoring process Greet students kindly and have them check in when all members of their team are present…remember they are very nervous! Establish an order of presentation (draw numbers, go in order of check in, etc.) – it is strongly recommended to begin with Junior category first. Gather portfolios, file folders, etc. from each student before their oral presentation and complete the point summary sheet. (one sheet per individual/team completed by room consultant) Pass portfolio, display, etc. on to evaluators to score – keep time. Keep time during the oral presentation – warn student at the one minute left mark. (MAKE SURE THAT THE PRESENTER(S) SEE THE WARNING) Return the portfolio, display, binder, etc. before the student leaves the area. It is NOT your place to direct comments and/or give feedback to the student(s) regarding their projects and/or presentations!! 26

 Evaluators should: Arrive minutes early Review the event guidelines and rubric ahead of time. Ask for clarification from FCCLA State Director if necessary Establish a consensus of the event criteria BEFORE judging begins. Then do your own scoring and do not compare scores unless there is more than a 10 point discrepancy between scores. Be consistent and fair in scoring ALL participants. Do not evaluate participants against each other, rather on their own merit NEVER hold a score sheet. Score sheets should be turned in to the room evaluator at the completion of each team’s presentation. Begin at the right side of the evaluation rubric for each category, rather than the left side. If the participant(s) have all of the information necessary to receive the top score, then you MUST award them those points. Be absolutely sure that the things you are deducted points for are indeed worthy of point deductions. (Nowhere in the STAR event guidelines does it say that a female must have on closed toe shoes!! Points should NOT be deducted for this) A comment should be made if points are deducted. Keep comments specific and constructive. Avoid subjective, judgmental comments. Avoid giving excessive feedback – positive or negative. You could build someone’s hopes up or reduce them to tears unnecessarily! Remember that you play a key role in whether the STAR event experience is a positive or negative one for the participant..please keep this in mind! 27

 Constructive: Your thoughtful evaluation & comments can greatly enhance their experience. Please remember that students are often very nervous and for many – this could be their first competitive event.  Focus achievement of youth. Stress what students do well and give them credit and recognition.  Fairness. Do not let influencing factors interfere with your evaluation. If you know the individual or feel influenced in any way, let the room consultant know immediately.  Complete: Rate each item on the rubric. Note the maximum number of points possible for each item and score accordingly. When unsure if a student has completed something, please ask the student or the other evaluators for clarification!! You may have just missed it!  Consistent: Apply the standard criteria on the rubric in a consistent manner for each team you evaluate.  Measure achievement against standard criteria rather than against another student. Team performances should be measured against the criteria on the rubric rather than compared with previous presentations.  Clear: Please be generous with your written comments giving students constructive and specific praise and criticism. Include suggestions for improvement. Any points taken off must be explained in a comment. Please remember that these rubrics are returned to the participants. 28

 Miriam Turner FCCLA Executive Council Leeds High School  Elise Turner Vice President of STAR Events FCCLA Alumni & Associates University of Alabama  Rachel Goodwin Vice President of Membership 29 Please feel free to contact us with STAR Event questions or any other FCCLA questions QR Code to PowerPoint