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/