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PRACTICE AND JUDGE PRACTICE FOR CONFIDENCE AND POISE That's all you have left to do - practice. Follow your outline. Do not memorize. Use your own words. If you use notes, have key words or phrases on a card, for quick glance to keep you on your way. If you use cards write only on one side and number them for ease of organizing them. Keep the information in logical order. Synchronize action and explanation. Check to see if everything is blending together smoothly. By practicing you will develop your skill and will be able to stay within the time limit. Ask your family or 4-H leader to watch you. Have them ask you questions and make sugges- tions. Practice in front of a mirror. See how you react to watching yourself. Ask yourself, "Would I stay for this?" Practice gives you confidence. Remember, you can help the audience react favorably to your presentation if you are enthusiastic when you present it. Having enthusiasm will help convince the audience they want to make what you are making or try your idea. Also, don't let the misuse of a word or the slip of a piece of equipment upset you. Goofs happen go right on with your presentation. Members should practice using the judge's scorecard and then discuss the points with an adult. It is good self-analysis. Members may also practice with each other using the judge's scorecard. By practicing with each other, you see what others can do. HOW WELL DID YOU DO? After the presentation be your own judge, ask yourself: Was my audience interested? • Did I feel at ease? • Did I enjoy giving the presentation? Did I know my information well enough? The next time you give a presentation, choose a more advanced subject to test your skill and gain greater confidence in yourself. Page 13

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