Presentation Day (February)

Members who compete at County Presentation Day and receive a gold and blue medal in their division are qualified to compete at Sectional 4-H Presentation Day. Sectional 4-H Presentation Days are qualifying events for the Regional Presentation Day. Presentation categories are open to all age groups: junior, intermediate, and senior. Members may choose from a variety of presentation styles including: demonstration, demonstration/illustrated talk, science or engineering presentation, informative prepared speech, persuasive prepared speech, impromptu speech, interpretive reading, educational display, share-the-fun and cultural arts.

All presentations should be done in the format outlined in the 4-H Presentation Manual. Marin County will use the presentation format in this manual along with the judging rubrics and scoring key. A brief synopsis of the presentation types is provided below; however, presenters should refer to the 4-H Presentation Manual for complete information. Presenters may not also act as judges; however, they may be Area Chairpersons in most circumstances.

Presentation Day Manual

4-H Presentation Manual
Public speaking is a cornerstone of the 4-H Youth Development Program; this manual gives all the necessary information to present effectively and within the 4-H guidelines.

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Presentation Manual Summary

Why do a 4-H presentation?
As you participate in projects, you collect information and ideas that can be shared with others. This sharing of information is part of the process of learning. Teaching project skills in a presentation takes advanced skills and a deeper understanding of what you have learned.
By giving presentations you learn more, gain recognition and obtain important communication skills activities for your record book! You have the opportunity to do presentations at project meetings, club meetings and at County Presentation Day.
Presentations are required for you to earn your Stars in the 4-H Program.

What do I do?
Speakers prepare for presentations by giving talks to project groups and community club meetings, practicing skills learned in a project, and observing other people giving presentations. You can get ideas for presentations from many different sources. The first place to start is with your project leaders. They know what you have learned in your project and what you might enjoy presenting. Your community club leader also can be a source of ideas.

Presentations are not just demonstrations. You have many options ranging from traditional demonstrations to problem solving for senior members. All of the various presentation styles require similar skills, but are designed to meet the interests and age-appropriate levels of the member. No style of presentation is better than any other. Choose the style that best fits you for your first presentation and then try other styles as you advance in 4-H.

See 4-H Presentation Example videos from the California 4-H YouTube channel.

Every 4-H member is encouraged to give a presentation each year.
Show what you've learned; give a presentation!

Presentation Day (February)

Presentation Day Manual

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