When are presentations?
Friday, April 28th at 6:00 PM
1 Bergen County Plaza, 3rd Floor
Hackensack, NJ 07601
How long does my presentation have to be?
Grades K-3: 3—7 minutes
Grades 4-7: 5-15 minutes
Grades 8-13: 8-15 minutes
What should I wear?
Dress neatly. Clothes should be neat and clean. Avoid t-shirts and sneakers, and
pants with holes/tears in them. “Dress the part” for your presentation —
for example, if you are talking about baseball, wear your uniform!
Presenters in grades 8-13 should dress business casual.
What will I be judged on?
PRESENCE:
appearance, voice projection, eye contact,
attitude
PRESENTATION:
introduction, organization, visual aids,
coordination of speech with action, summary
CONTENT:
knowledge of subject, accurate/current
information, lessons taught
What type of presentation can I do?
Demonstration:
Show how a task is done or a product is made.
Show how to make a milkshake, how to build a
model car, or how to groom a pet.
Illustrated Talk:
Present information with the aid of pictures, videos, models,
charts, PowerPoint or other visual aids.
Formal Speech:
Give a speech or recite a poem or monologue from memory.
Performing Arts:
Perform a dance, sing a song, play an instrument, put on a pup
pet show, etc.
1. Choose a topic you are excited about or know a lot about.
2. PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE!
3. Give your presentation an attention-grabbing title.
4. Dress To Impress!
5. Have a strong introduction.
6. Use exciting visuals — photos, videos, props, etc.
7. Make eye-contact with the audience… and don’t forget to smile!
8. Speak LOUDLY, slowly, and clearly — make sure that even the people in the
back of the room can hear and understand you.
9. Don’t forget your summary — remind the room what your main points were.
10. Thank the audience when your presentation is over … and don’t forget to ask if
anyone has any questions!
Don’t forget the 3 main parts of a presentation:
1. Introduction:
A.
B.
C.
Tell us who you are. Include your name, grade, 4-H club(s), how
many years you’ve been in 4-H, and how many 4-H presentations
you’ve given.
Tell us your presentation title and what it is about.
Tell us why your chose this topic.
2. Main Body:
A.
B.
C.
Give a minimum of 3 main points on this topic.
Don’t forget to use visuals!
Be sure to give current information.
3. Summary:
A.
B.
C.
Repeat your main points.
Reveal your sources (where you found your information).
THANK the audience and ask if anyone has any questions.