Presentation
Education
Emerald Star Project of
Tricia Kash
Solano County
Vaca Valley 4-H
Overview
You will be learning…
 What is a Presentation?
 Importance of Public Speaking
 4-H and Presentations
 Basics of Presenting
 Creative Thinking
 Types of 4-H Presentations
 Steps in Choosing Your Presentation
 Making Your Presentation
 The Big Show Day
 Helpful Hints
 References
What is a Presentation?
A presentation is a method used to
communicate an idea by showing
and/or telling. You can use props,
posters, and other visual aids.
A 4-H presentation helps you learn how
to:
Research a subject
Organize ideas in a logical order
Be a teacher
Improve public speaking skills
Importance of Public
Speaking
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Ranked number one among the
skills to have
You collect information and ideas
Teaching others
Builds confidence
Help develop life skills
Help you be more comfortable
during interviews
A presentation in front of your
peers
4-H and Presentations
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Presentations are required to earn star ranks
Presentations can earn you proficiency awards
Basics of Presenting
Body Positioning & Body Language
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Stand slightly to the side of your visual
aid
Eye contact is important, therefore
maintain eye contact as much as possible
No slouching!
 Don’t turn your back to the audience
 We want to see your hands
 Distribute your weight
 Don’t sway!
 Proper gesturing
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Good Body Language
Stand tall
All smiles and positive
attitude!
Poor Body Language
Hide the Frustration
Don’t Lose Focus
Hand Gestures
Don’t be afraid to use your
hands!
Keep your hands out
of your pockets!
Show off your work, don’t
hide it.
Voice Variation
Volume of speech should match room
 Not too loud, but not too soft
 Keep their attention
 Project your voice!
 Prepare for pauses in the speech
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Creative Thinking
Lettering
 Easy to read words.
 Limit the CAPITAL letters
 Fancy lettering or a dramatic change in
font
 Say more, read less
Is your visual clear or cluttered?
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Visibility
Simple
Interesting
Useful
Structure
Information
Colors! Colors!
•Background or emphasizing
color?
•Use complementing colors
•Time to be dull? Or time to be
bright?
Bright against Dark
Dark against Bright
Types of 4-H Presentations
 Demonstration
 Educational Display
 Interpretive Reading
 Share the Fun
 Illustrated Talk
 Scientific Demonstration
 Prepared Speech
 Impromptu Speech
 Audio-Visual Presentations
 Cultural Arts
 Problem Solving Presentations
Demonstration
“Show how” method
 Posters or visual aids as enhancements
 Range 3 to 15 minutes
 Identifiable sections
 Connect it to 4-H, not school
 No notes!
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Example of Demonstration
Board
Introduction
List of Equipment
Procedure
Steps You Take
Facts are Fun!
Visual Aids
Educational Display
Organized visual presentation
 Limited Time
 Individual Project
 Speaker should be prepared
 Use time wisely
 4 feet reading distance
 Do not read off your visual aids
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Card Table Display
“It’s Showtime!”
Visual Aids
Interpretative Reading
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Any published written work
Should know about the reading selection
Individual presentation
Should have the reading material present, but
nothing else.
No longer than 5 minutes
Give mental picture
Share the Fun
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Group performances only
No notes!
Dress up?... Of Course!!!
No longer than 15 minutes
Everything should be understandable
Choosing and Creating a
Perfect Presentation
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What is the subject?
Research your topic
How will you present your presentation?
Develop your presentation
Prepare your presentation
Practice
Step 1: What is the subject?
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Something that you are interested in
You are comfortable with this topic
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Narrow it down
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Step 2: Research your topic
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Research, research, research
Accurate information with sources
Research based sources
Step 3: How will you present your
presentation?
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State your purpose
Write out your title
Organize your points into an outline
 Introduction
 Problem
 Solution
 Body
 Conclusion
 Closing
Example of an Outline
Introduction: Create interest in your topic.
Problem: People do not know how to identify
poisonous plants.
Solution: Teach people how to identify
poisonous plants.
Body:
Three most common poisonous
plants are…
1. Poison
Oak
2. Stinging Nettle
3. Poison Ivy
Conclusion: “Three common poisonous
plants are…”
Closing:
 Is an attention getter
 Summarizes your purpose
 Is short and to the point
Example: “Look, but don’t touch”
Step 4: Develop your presentation
Your presentation should be:
 Focused on one topic
 An interesting subject
 Easy to understand
Step 5: Prepare your presentation
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Illustrate your main point
Use an outline
Use models
Step 6: Practice
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Practice, practice, practice
Anticipate questions
Try not to memorize your speech
Catchy Title
Planting plants that use less water to
survive.
Title Example: “Water you waiting for”?
Teaching the Barrel Racing Pattern
Title Example: “Turn ‘n’ Burn”
The three most common poisonous
plants.
Title Example: ”Leaf these plants alone!”
The Big Show Day
Go for the GOLD!
•Practice, practice, practice!!!
•Eat breakfast
•Be presentable
•Double check
•Arrive early
Helpful Hints
•Questions and answers
Example:
Judge – “Why did you choose
this topic?”
Presenter – “The question was,
Why did I choose this topic? I
chose this topic because…”
•Prepare ahead for food
presentations
•Cover brand names
References
 Community
& Project Leaders
 State 4-H Presentation Manual
http://www.ca4h.org/leadership/spd/