MATRIX OF 4-H PRESENTATION FORMATS Type Posters and Slides Visual Aids Length Number of Presenters Questions Note Cards Attire Demonstration Minimum 4 Yes 3-15 min 1 to 3 Yes No Any Illustrated Talk Minimum 3 Yes (not required) 3-15 min 1 to 3 Yes No Any Science or Engineering Minimum 5 Yes (not required) 3-15 min 1 to 3 Yes No Any Educational Display Talk 1 Yes (not required) 3-15 min total; 3-5 talking 1 to 2 Yes No No Informative Prepared Speech None allowed None 2-5 min; Maximum 10 min 1 Yes One 5”x7” card No Persuasive Prepared Speech Allowed; optional Yes (not required) 3-8 min; Maximum 15 min 1 Yes One 5”x7” card No Impromptu Speech (age restricted to intermediates and seniors at State 4-H Presentation Day) None allowed None 2-5 min 1 No One 5”x7” card No Reading None allowed None (only reading material) Maximum 10 min; reading portion similar to length of introduction and discussion combined 1 Yes Source No Share the 4-H Fun Skits None Yes (not required) Maximum 15 min No maximum; 2 minimum No No Costumes encouraged Cultural Arts None Yes (not required) Maximum 15 min No maximum No No Costumes encouraged
DEMONSTRATION A demonstration: is doing. is showing how. As you show how, you tell how. is where you make something or do something. There is a final product. Posters and Slides: A minimum of four posters or slides should be used. Additional posters or slides are acceptable and encouraged. If double sided boards are used, they count as two posters. The posters should address the following points: Introduction / Title Materials Process Summary Visual Aids: Visual aids are encouraged. Handing out flyers and samples should not cause a distraction to other presentations. Product labels should be limited to generic names and product names should be covered. The work area and table space used for the presentation should be used to the speaker’s best advantage. Length: The presentation can range in length from three minutes for an individual primary presentation to 15 minutes for a senior individual or team presentation. The complexity of the topic and the age of participants should dictate the appropriate length. Exceeding 15 minutes in length does not result in disqualification but will be considered when evaluating the presentation. Number of Presenters: An individual presentation is delivered by one speaker. A team presentation is delivered by up to three speakers. Team members should divide work and speaking parts equally. An uneven distribution of work or speaking parts will impact the evaluation. They are evaluated as a team. Questions: Anyone may ask questions. Evaluators ask questions first. Time for questions may be limited. Note Cards: Speakers may not use notes. Posters and/or visual aids should provide any necessary prompting. Attire: Appropriate attire for the occasion. Costumes may be used. Other: Speakers are strongly encouraged to relate the presentation to their current 4-H project work or 4-H activities or spark. If the speaker is questioned concerning the relation of the presentation to a 4-H activity and the presentation is not based on a 4-H activity, the speaker should connect the presentation to a club, project based 4-H presentation program, or 4-H experience.
SHARE THE 4-H FUN SKITS Groups perform acts such as skits and other presentations that focus on health, safety, community pride, citizenship, science, engineering, or technology, or other 4-H projects. The presentation must include a topic surrounding 4-H. A participant should introduce the activity and its purpose. The sound and visual parts of the presentation should be understandable by the audience. Share the 4-H Fun Skits may but are not required to include audience participation. Participants must provide and set-up any needed audio-visual equipment. Posters and Slides: None required. No title card is necessary. Visual Aids: Costumes, props, decorations, and other visual aids are encouraged. Length: Presentations are not to exceed 15 minutes in length (not including setup and tear down). Exceeding 15 minutes in length does not result in disqualification but will be considered when evaluating the presentation. Number of Presenters: This is a group activity and is not open to individual participants. Questions: No questions may be asked. Note Cards: Notes may not be used. Attire: Appropriate attire for the occasion. Costumes are encouraged. CULTURAL ARTS Individual participants or groups, projects, and clubs perform a costumed dramatic reading, musical, dance, or other such performing art. Cultural Arts presentations may but are not required to include audience participation. A participant should introduce the activity and its purpose. Participants must provide and set-up any needed audio-visual equipment. Posters and Slides: None required. No title card is necessary. Visual Aids: Costumes, props, decorations, and other visual aids are encouraged for this category, but no title card is necessary. Length: Presentations are not to exceed 15 minutes in length (not including setup and tear down). Exceeding 15 minutes in length does not result in disqualification but will be considered when evaluating. Number of Presenters: Individual participants, groups, projects, clubs, etc. Questions: No questions may be asked. Note Cards: Notes may not be used. Attire: Appropriate attire for the occasion. Costumes are encouraged.