Presentation Presentation EducationEducation

Emerald Star Project ofEmerald Star Project of

Tricia KashTricia Kash

Solano CountySolano County

Vaca Valley 4-HVaca Valley 4-H

OverviewOverview You will be learning…You will be learning… What is a Presentation?What is a Presentation? Importance of Public SpeakingImportance of Public Speaking 4-H and Presentations4-H and Presentations Basics of PresentingBasics of Presenting Creative ThinkingCreative Thinking Types of 4-H PresentationsTypes of 4-H Presentations Steps in Choosing Your PresentationSteps in Choosing Your Presentation Making Your PresentationMaking Your Presentation The Big Show DayThe Big Show Day Helpful HintsHelpful Hints ReferencesReferences

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 subjectOrganize ideas in a logical orderBe a teacherImprove public speaking skills

Importance of Public Importance of Public SpeakingSpeaking

Ranked number one among Ranked number one among the skills to havethe skills to have

You collect information and You collect information and ideasideas

Teaching othersTeaching others Builds confidenceBuilds confidence Help develop life skillsHelp develop life skills Help you be more comfortable Help you be more comfortable

during interviewsduring interviews A presentation in front of your A presentation in front of your

peerspeers

4-H and Presentations4-H and Presentations

Presentations are required to earn star Presentations are required to earn star ranksranks

Presentations can earn you proficiency Presentations can earn you proficiency awards awards

Basics of PresentingBasics of Presenting Body Positioning & Body LanguageBody Positioning & Body Language

Stand slightly to the side of your Stand slightly to the side of your visual aid visual aid

Eye contact is important, therefore Eye contact is important, therefore maintain eye contact as much as maintain eye contact as much as possiblepossible

No slouching! No slouching! Don’t turn your back to the audienceDon’t turn your back to the audience We want to see your handsWe want to see your hands Distribute your weightDistribute your weight Don’t sway!Don’t sway! Proper gesturingProper gesturing

Good Body LanguageGood Body Language

Stand tall

All smiles and positive attitude!

Poor Body LanguagePoor Body Language

Hide the Frustration

Don’t Lose Focus

Hand GesturesHand GesturesDon’t be afraid to use your hands!

Keep your hands out of your pockets!

Show off your work, Show off your work, don’t hide it.don’t hide it.

Voice VariationVoice Variation Volume of speech should match Volume of speech should match

roomroom Not too loud, but not too softNot too loud, but not too soft Keep their attentionKeep their attention Project your voice!Project your voice! Prepare for pauses in the speechPrepare for pauses in the speech

Creative ThinkingCreative Thinking

LetteringLettering Easy to read words. Easy to read words. Limit the CAPITAL lettersLimit the CAPITAL letters FancyFancy lettering or lettering or a dramatic change a dramatic change

in fontin font Say more, read lessSay more, read less

Is your visual clear or cluttered?

1.Visibility2.Simple 3.Interesting4.Useful 5.Structure 6.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 PresentationsDemonstrationDemonstration

Educational DisplayEducational DisplayInterpretive ReadingInterpretive ReadingShare the FunShare the FunIllustrated TalkIllustrated TalkScientific DemonstrationScientific DemonstrationPrepared SpeechPrepared SpeechImpromptu SpeechImpromptu SpeechAudio-Visual PresentationsAudio-Visual PresentationsCultural ArtsCultural ArtsProblem Solving PresentationsProblem Solving Presentations

DemonstrationDemonstration ““Show how” method Show how” method Posters or visual aids as Posters or visual aids as

enhancements enhancements Range 3 to 15 minutesRange 3 to 15 minutes Identifiable sectionsIdentifiable sections Connect it to 4-H, not schoolConnect it to 4-H, not school No notes!No notes!

Example of Demonstration Example of Demonstration BoardBoard

Introduction List of Equipment

Procedure Steps You Take

Facts are Fun! Visual Aids

Educational Educational DisplayDisplay

Organized visual presentationOrganized visual presentation Limited TimeLimited Time Individual ProjectIndividual Project Speaker should be preparedSpeaker should be prepared Use time wisely Use time wisely 4 feet reading distance4 feet reading distance Do not read off your visual aidsDo not read off your visual aids

“It’s Showtime!”Visual Aids

Card Table Display

Interpretative Interpretative ReadingReading

Any published written workAny published written work Should know about the reading selection Should know about the reading selection Individual presentationIndividual presentation Should have the reading material Should have the reading material

present, but nothing else.present, but nothing else. No longer than 5 minutesNo longer than 5 minutes Give mental pictureGive mental picture

Share the FunShare the Fun Group performances onlyGroup performances only No notes! No notes! Dress up?... Of Course!!!Dress up?... Of Course!!! No longer than 15 minutesNo longer than 15 minutes Everything should be understandableEverything should be understandable

Choosing and Creating a Perfect Presentation

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?

Something that you are interested in You are comfortable with this topic Narrow it down

Step 2: Research your topic

Research, research, research Accurate information with sources Research based sources

Step 3: How will you present your presentation?

State your purpose Write out your title Organize your points into an outline

IntroductionProblemSolutionBodyConclusionClosing

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

Illustrate your main point Use an outline Use models

Step 6: Practice

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 DayGo for the GOLD!

•Practice, practice, practice!!!•Eat breakfast •Be presentable•Double check•Arrive early

Helpful Hints•Questions and answersExample: 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/