What is a 4-H Presentation? 

A presentation is a method used to communicate an idea by showing and/or telling.  These presentations can be in one of six categories.  See the complete description by clicking on the Presentation Day Manual below.

1. A Demonstration in which something will be made or built
2. An Illustrated Talk in which a topic is discussed using visual aides
3. An Impromptu or Extemporaneous Speech in which members have 30 minutes to prepare a presentation on a current events topic
4. A Prepared Speech in which a topic is discussed without visual aides
5. An Interpretive Reading in which the member will read and give their interpretation of a select book
6. Audio-Visual which the member produces a multimedia presentation.  Recommended for Intermediate or Senior levels. 
7. NEW 2008:  Share the Fun is a presentation where a group performs acts such as skits and other presentations that focus on health, safety, community pride, recreation, citizenship, or other 4-H project or activity. 

4-H Presentation helps you learn to:

• Research a subject
• Organize ideas in a logical order 
• Be a teacher and practice public speaking skills 

December 2008 Presentation Workshop Handouts

• Presentation Steps-Some Assembly Required
• Brief Presentation Descriptions

Presentation Day Forms

• Registration Form - Presentation Day 2009
• Judge Sign-up Form 2009
• Presentation Day 2009 Help Form

 

Presentation Day Manual

• Stanislaus County 4-H Presentation Manual (Word doc) 09 ver
• Presentation Day Manual (Adobe Acrobate File) 09 ver

Please note:
The manual is a large file--Download may take some time and will vary according to your connection speed.

Presentation Evaluation Rubric

• 4-H Demonstration and Illustrated Talk Evaluation Rubric
• 4-H Prepared Speech Evaluation Rubric
• 4-H Impromptu Evaluation Rubric
• 4-H Interpretive Reading Rubric
• 4-H Audio Visual Presentation Evaluation Rubric
• 4-H Share the Fun Evaluation Rubric