Key Member Presentation

 Introduction
 Energizer
 A Dozen for Discussion
 Giant Group Greeting of the Guests
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Tips & Tricks and Tricks & Tips
And now I know that…
 Conclusion
 Questions

 The objective of this activity is for the participants to communicate and arrange themselves in the order called out.

 Let’s brainstorm 12 age-appropriate topics that we could write a speech about. It could be things you like to do, things you are good at, current events, ideas from magazines, 4-H related, etc.

 Have someone roll the dice to determine which topic the group will work on.
 Discuss 3 to 5 main points to form the body of the speech.

Introduction:
 What would a good first sentence be?
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Will it get the audience’s attention?
Don’t forget the salutation!
Conclusion:
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Summarize the points you outlined in your introduction.
Don’t introduce any new material.
 SMILE!

Split into pairs/groups and get a topic.
You don’t have to write the speech, just propose
3 to 5 main ideas that you could expand on about that topic. Suggest a good first sentence too!

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Form a circle and have a volunteer stand in the middle.
The person in the middle is the ‘chairperson’ and will call out a time of day. (i.e. male and
4:00 p.m.
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 Have the entire group greet the person,
“Good afternoon mister chairperson, honourable judges, ladies and gentlemen and fellow 4H’ers…”
 Encourage the participants to check details, it’d be embarrassing to say good morning, in the afternoon.

 Break into small groups with one experienced member per group.
 Look at the heading on the card, and write ONE tip about it.
 Exchange cards to get a new topic.
 Afterwards have the groups read a card out loud. Discuss any unclear points.

Complete these sentences so the whole group can hear:
 “I’d be interested in talking about
___(topic) ___ this/next year.” and
 “and now I know that…” (a tip they didn’t know from Tips & Tricks)

It is normal to feel nervous about public speaking.
Here are some ways to over come it:
 Start early, and small – like the workshop activities we just did.
 Have a positive attitude.
 Practice, Practice, Practice.
 Gain experience. The more you speak, the easier it will be.
 Talk to experienced members to find out what they do.

 For more information about Public
Speaking check out Speaking Your
Way to Success and the Alberta 4-H
Website [www.4h.ab.ca]
 Watch for the new 4-H communication video coming out soon! It features real
Alberta 4-H members – how cool is that!
 An Impromptu Workshop also exists for members to gain more experience with that public speaking activity.