Public Presentation Information

Types of Public Presentations offered in Ulster County

Cloverbud Presentation: (grades K-3, ages 5-8) CBs begin by preparing a simple “Show & Tell” to help relieve the “jitters” and get them used to talking in front of a small audience. Can practice by reciting the 4-H Pledge in front of their club. Evaluation is done for motivation & encouragement. No Teams. (1-5 minutes in length)

Team Presentation: Presenters are expected to equally share in the preparation, presentation and in overall final rating. Evaluators score both presenters individually & then their scores are averaged together for an overall score. Different presentation types may or may not allow teams. (Must be 10-18 minutes in length and have a maximum of only 2 presenters per team.)

General Presentations

1) Demonstrations (Show how): (5-18 minutes except CBs & Teams)

- The presenter shows, one step at a time, how to do, make or prepare something based on a topic or subject from a 4-H project or from general interests and activities. First year members & Cloverbuds are encouraged to choose this type of presentation.

- Models/Illustrations used as needed to explain information, show steps in the process being demonstrated, show a larger scale replica of something too small for the audience to see, reveal a finished product, etc.

- Examples: Showing how to lay out a pattern; how to juggle; how to use the Internet; etc. Topic should be appropriate for experience level. Presenters usually have a finished example to show at end of the summary.

- Important reminder about Food Demonstrations: Presenters must wear aprons; have hair pulled back, wash hands before beginning (or indicate that they just washed their hands if sink is not in the room). Due to food safety guidelines presenters can not serve samples however, Evaluators may request a sample if they
choose.

Team Demonstrations are allowed if the presentation requires 2 people to make efficient use of the time & it helps with the effectiveness relative to the presentation. (10-18 minutes)

2) Illustrated Talk: (5-18 minutes except CBs)

- The presenter uses visual aids to tell about a topic or inform the audience about something.

- The effective use of charts, pictures, posters, slides, overheads, power point, graphs, examples, models etc. play a major role in communicating the presenter’s message.

- Examples: Telling about good nutrition, fishing, an activity, a trip, an event etc.

Unlike a demonstration, it is not necessary to show a finished example at the end of summary.
Team Illustrated Talks are NOT allowed.

***Please make sure that you understand the difference between a Demonstration and an Illustrated Talk.
If you have any questions, contact the 4-H Office.

Creative Communications –Bridges the gap between message-delivery & the performing arts.
For example, the CC types require the presenter bring the talk to a “conclusion” as opposed to the Demonstration or Illustrated Talks, which calls for a “summary” of the materials presented.) This information is being sent to Organizational Leaders.

1) Recitation: (5-18 minutes)

- The presenter, with the use of vocal inflection, mood, tone & body language as communication tools, delivers a piece of pre-written material (No original pieces).

- Props may not be used, but appropriate dress to subtly represent the character or mood of the written piece is acceptable. Dress should not overwhelm the oral presentation.

- Memorization is expected; but notes are permitted. No Teams are allowed in Recitations.

2) Dramatic Interpretation: (5-18 minutes except teams)

- The presenter or team delivers a re-enactment of a piece of scripted material taken from plays, movies, sketches, and monologues-dramatic or comedic. (Original pieces are acceptable with prior approval from 4-H Educators).

- Props/costumes should be used. Props need to be simple & minimal, not detracting from the strength of the presenter(s).

Horse Communications (Subject must pertain to the Horse Industry, if not, presentation may be disqualified at the discretion of the evaluator.) (Varied Time Lengths - Last minute counted after presenter’s conclusion and before citing references & question time.)

1) Individual Demonstration:

- May be a Demonstration or Illustrated presentation. Individual only – no teams. No live animals may be used.

- 9-12 minutes in length. Evaluator will deduct 3 points from the total score for every min under 9 or over 12 minutes.