Cornell Cooperative Extension 4-H Public

Presentation Program

CCE 4-H State Public Presentation Event at State Fair

New in 2009, our annual CCE 4-H Public Presentation Event (non-horse) is moving to the State Fair 4-H Youth Building during the 2009 New York State Fair offering participants a chance to proudly present in front of State Fair crowds while being evaluated and recognized in the limelight. Presenters selected through District Events (up to three per county in the district), will have their choice of presenting at the State Fair in the Youth Building on Saturday, August 29th, Wednesday, September 2nd or Saturday, September 5th. Presenters will be evaluated and recognized.

This move to State Fair will eliminate the event cost per presenter charged to each county currently. It will also help to leverage funds to support increased training in districts or multi-county areas to encourage more consistency in the statewide 4-H Public Presentation program. Evaluation of the event will help determine plans for 2010. Training throughout New York State will be provided by Dianne Walter, our former Public Presentation Event Coordinator, who will be funded through the NYS 4-H Foundation.  Thanks for input shared by all districts via your district representatives. The decision to support increased training, the success of the North Central District Presentation Event at Fair, and several comments in support of coordinating statewide events and saving on transportation costs led to this important decision.

Information for 4-H Educators and Evaluators:

4-H Public Presentations State Level Guidelines and Evaluator’s Guide – overall guide to the 4-H Public Presentation program for Educators, Evaluators and Volunteers. Explains categories and format for State Public Presentation Event. Special alerts and specific Evaluator guidance included.

CCE 4-H State Public Presentation Event: Registration Information for Educators – specifically written for 4-H Educator coordinating presenter participation at State Public Presentation Event with reference to State Level Guidelines and Evaluator’s Guide and Registration Information for Presenters and Families.

On-line Registration Form - to register individual presenters for State Public Presentation Event.

Information for 4-H Public Presenters:

CCE 4-H State Public Presentation Event: Registration Information for Presenters and Families – Includes information for presenters and families (and 4-H Educators) and a hard copy of the registration form to be submitted to 4-H Educator.

CCE 4-H State Public Presentation Event Evaluation Forms

• Demonstration: The presenter shows and explains how to do or make something, and presents a finished product.  Appropriate visual aids are used as needed to explain the information being conveyed and to show the steps in the process being demonstrated. A finished product is shown. Team Demonstrations ARE allowed at the state level.
• Illustrated Talk: The presenter uses visual aids to tell about the topic.  The effective use of visual aids play a major role in communicating the presenter’s message.  TEAM Illustrated Talks are NOT allowed at the state level.
• Formal Speech: The presenter aims to persuade, motivate or inform the audience without the use of visuals.  Proper use of note cards is acceptable. The presenter researches a topic of choice and  chooses a format (persuasive, motivational, or informative) that best suits their topic.  The speech is written in the presenter’s own words, however, poetry, quotations, humor, or imagery may be incorporated.  TEAM speeches are NOT allowed at the state level.
• Creative Communication:
  • Recitation: The presenter delivers his rendition of a piece of pre-written material.  Props/costumes should not be used, but appropriate dress to subtly represent the character or mood of the written piece is acceptable.  Memorization is expected, but proper use of notes is permitted. This area is not intended for presentation of original pieces written by the presenter.  TEAM Recitations are NOT allowed at the state level.
  • Dramatic Interpretation: The presenter or team of two delivers a re-enactment of a piece of scripted material. The content can be taken from plays, movies, sketches, or monologues--dramatic or comedic.  This form of presentation, by definition, should include props and costumes.Original pieces written by the presenter(s) are acceptable, but 4-H educators should monitor appropriateness of presentation

     

     

4-H Public Presentations Tools and Resources for County Program/Events and District Events

• 4-H Public Presentations State Level Guidelines and Evaluator’s Guide- overall guide to the 4-H Public Presentation program for Educators, Evaluators and Volunteers. Explains categories and format for State Public Presentation Event. Special alerts and specific Evaluator guidance included.

• Watch CCE 4-H State Public Presentations on the web! 

  Each of these presentations is represents an exemplary standard in each presentation category. These Youtube videos are intended for educational use, and can be used in the training of evaluators or as an example for 4-H Youth participating in Public Presentation Events.

Amanda B: Demonstration

Bathany R: Illustrated Talk

Gabriel B (part 1): Speech

Gabriel B (part 2):Speech

Michelle A: Speech

MegAnn K: Dramatic Interpretation

• Evaluation Guidelines Grid for Demonstration/Illustrated Talk – created by CCE of Tompkins County 4-H Public Presentation Committee to guide Evaluators judging public presentations for demonstrations and illustrated talks.
• Evaluation Guidelines Grid for For Speech - created by CCE of Tompkins County 4-H Public Presentation Committee to guide Evaluators judging public presentations for speeches.
• Evaluation Guidelines Grid for For Dramatic Interpretation/Recitation - created by CCE of Tompkins County 4-H Public Presentation Committee to guide Evaluators judging public presentations for dramatic interpretation and recitation.

4-H County/District Public Presentation Event Evaluation Forms

• Demonstration: The presenter shows and explainshow to do or make something, and presents a finished product. Appropriate visual aids are used as needed to explain the information being conveyed and to show the steps in the process being demonstrated. A finished product is shown. Team Demonstrations ARE allowed at the state level.
• Illustrated Talk: The presenter uses visual aids to tell about the topic.  The effective use of visual aids play a major role in communicating the presenter’s message.  TEAM Illustrated Talks are NOT allowed at the state level.
• Formal Speech: The presenter aims to persuade, motivate or inform the audience without the use of visuals.  Proper use of note cards is acceptable. The presenter researches a topic of choice and  chooses a format (persuasive, motivational, or informative) that best suits their topic.  The speech is written in the presenter’s own words, however, poetry, quotations, humor, or imagery may be incorporated.  TEAM Speeches are NOT allowed at the state level.
• Creative Communication
  • Recitation: The presenter delivers his rendition of a piece of pre-written material.  Props/costumes should not be used, but appropriate dress to subtly represent the character or mood of the written piece is acceptable.  Memorization is expected, but proper use of notes is permitted. This area is not intended for presentation of original pieces written by the presenter.  TEAM Recitations are NOT allowed at the state level.
  • Dramatic Interpretation: The presenter or team of two delivers a re-enactment of a piece of scripted material. The content can be taken from plays, movies, sketches, or monologues--dramatic or comedic.  This form of presentation, by definition, should include props and costumes.Original pieces written by the presenter(s) are acceptable, but 4-H educators should monitor appropriateness of presentation.