*CLOVERBUD
*Demonstration--"How to Speech" where you actually show how to do things
*Illustrated Talks- informational with poster or power point
*Recitations- reciting poetry, a speech, a poem or a portion of a written document
*Dramatic Interpretations- portion of a play or short skit
*Impromptu- you are given a topic to speak about on the day and 15 minutes to prepare an answer; extemporaneous speaking
*Interview (college/job/professional)- for seniors- at the state level involves a portfolio of work accomplished- this category is being developed and requirements added
*Speeches- NO VIUSUALS, you present an argument/thesis/position on a controverial/multi-sided topic
*Competition
** No matter the type- all JR/SR presentations (except speeches and interviews) must be accompanied by a poster or a power point
Worksheets and documents for preparing are available from the leader.
CLOVERBUD (no minimum time limit--max 15 minutes)
*show and tell type presentations
*props are encouraged
*simple "how to do" (think food preparation, animal care)
*follow introduction and conclusion from JR/SR demonstration--simple level
*visuals (posters or power points) are encouraged
ALL JR/SR DEMONSTRATION and ILLUSTRATED TALKS ARE “FORMULAIC” (about 3-15 minutes; absolutely NO MORE than 15 minutes!)
INTRODUCTIONS:
Sentence(s) to draw audience in
Introduce self
Today I will talk about X. I will tell you a, b, and c.
BODY:
Tell them a, b, c
Include transitions from thought to thought
CONCLUSION:
Wrap up sentence
Today I told you about X. I told you a, b, and c
Catchy ending
Cite your references: "I got my information from:" You can be specific or general. --For ex: I got my information from books, the internet (don't say computer as that is the hardware!) and videos
--or Specific Name of Book 1, Specific Name of Book 2, Specific Name of Website
--or Specific Name of Book 1, Specific Name of Book 2, Specific Name of Website
Ask for questions
You can use the format without exactly using “ Today I will talk about X. I will tell you a, b, and c”
So for example :
Deep in the Pacific Ocean, the jellyfish stalks its prey. (blah blah blah) Good morning. My name is Jane Dee. I am 9 years old. This is my 4th year in the Chattering Chipmunks 4H. Today I would like to introduce you to jellyfish: their habitat, their types, and their feeding practices.
The jellyfish reside in an environment that is........
All jellyfish can be categorized by their size. There are x basic types of jellyfish. …...
Jellyfish have a varied diet based on their type. As social creatures, they feed in groups. Giant jellyfish dine on a diet of copepods. …....
There are many more types of jellyfish than those typically seen at the beach. Today I have shared with you the habitat of the jellyfish, the types of jellyfish and the feeding practices of jellyfish. I got my information from the video The Blue Planet, the book “The Life and Times of the Giant Jellyfish” and several INTERNET sites. Do you have any questions?
RECITATIONS/DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION (3-15 minutes)
INTRODUCTION
Introduce self
Introduce the piece you are going to recite/perform.
"Today I will perform/recite X. I will provide you some background information on X and then perform/recite the piece."
"Today I will perform/recite X. I will provide you some background information on X and then perform/recite the piece."
BODY:
A: Background: Include the author and date of publication. Talk about where the piece came from.
B: Recite/perform
CONCLUSION:
Wrap up sentence
Today I provide the back ground to X and performed/recited it.
Cite your reference
Ask for questions
IMPROMPTU (3-15 minutes)
follow the guidance for illustrated talk/demonstration
you do not prepare ahead of time
when you arrive you will pull three slips from a "hat" that have three possible topics; you choose one
topics include: favorite music, hobbies, summer vacations, trips, etc...
you do not prepare ahead of time
when you arrive you will pull three slips from a "hat" that have three possible topics; you choose one
topics include: favorite music, hobbies, summer vacations, trips, etc...
SPEECH (3-15 minutes)
no visuals
choose a topic that has at least two positions and argue one of them
at the state level, these presentations are at least 10 minutes long
follow the structure for illustrated talk/demonstration
INTERVIEW
this category is being developed by the state
contact the leader for more specific details
COMPETITION
Regional: can select to present on any topic
illustrated talk, demonstration, recitation, dramatic interpretation, speech,
interview
interview
min 5 minutes--max 15 minutes
District Horse: 9-12 minutes (time is CRITICAL); must be an equine industry related topic
GENERAL TIPS
Posters: (Clean appearance)
words easy to read- about 2 inches
even spacing
large pictures- think 8 x 10
key words- not sentences
references should be listed for pictures and sources
even spacing
large pictures- think 8 x 10
key words- not sentences
references should be listed for pictures and sources
Power Point:
choose a color contrast that is easy to view
use key words
use a picture instead of word when possible
reference images used!
choose a color contrast that is easy to view
use key words
use a picture instead of word when possible
reference images used!
QUESTIONS: end your presentation with asking if there are any questions--
-JRS/SRS- “repeat the question first” and then answer
-JRS/SRS- “repeat the question first” and then answer
-always acceptable to say you don't know.....
-Cloverbuds- you can repeat the question or just answer it which ever you are more comfortable with
REFERENCES
*include where you got your info
*can be specific or general
*competition kids should hand the evaluators a written list of references
*if mention use of resources from the INTERNET- Please Say "INTERNET" and not COMPUTER--the computer is the hardware you used to find the info on the INTERNET! 