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iGrow A Service of SDSU Extension 2014 SOUTH DAKOTA 4-H How to do 4-H Public Presentations WHAT IS A PRESENTATION? By definition a presentation is an activity in which someone shows, describes, or explains something to a group of people. A presentation is a way for you to share and teach information you have learned that will be useful to others. Any time you learn something and show and tell it to another person, you are giving a presentation. Speaking face-to-face is one of the oldest forms of communication, and still the most effective. The lis- tener hears your words, but more than that, they watch your face and your hands. They catch your enthu- siasm, or your concern. It is a warm, personal way of communicating. No matter what 4-H project you are enrolled in, you can give a presentation. Every 4-H member should give at least one presentation per year. Giving presentations is an important part of a member's 4-H expe- rience. WHY SHOULD YOU GIVE A PUBLIC PRESENTATION? For the rest of your life you will be communicating. No matter if it is at home, school or work you will need to know how to persuade others to gain their support, how to explain things or ask for something. The speaking skills you gain through 4-H Public Presentations will have longer-lasting benefits than any other project you enroll in. By giving 4-H Public Presentations you will gain many skills that will help you later in life. You will gain a positive stage presence whether you are speaking to an individual or an audience. Hav- ing the ability to organize your thoughts and information and present it will allow you to become a valuable leader to others. The speaking skills you gain in 4-H will help you to better com- municate with your friends and family. Those same skills will benefit you in job interviews and in your future career. When professionals are surveyed as to what skills are needed to succeed, public speaking ranks at the top of their list. Unfortu- nately, public speaking ranks as a top fear for many people. Giv- ing public presentations in 4-H can be learned by most people and with practice it will become easier with each presentation. Plus, you will gain confidence which will make you feel more at ease in presenting. Public presentations add variety, spark, interest and enthusiasm to the 4-H program. It is a fun way to learn new knowledge and share it with others. When 4-H members do the work to prepare a presentation for others, they will be more likely to remember the information and other members often listen and learn more from other youth. MARKETABLE LIFE SKILLS How to speak before an audience with poise, capability and self- confidence. How to find and research a subject and supplies with initiative and motivation. How to plan and organize information and thoughts in a logical manner. How to prepare original visuals and use them to support what you say. How to express yourself clearly, convincingly and creatively. How to teach and show others what you have learned. How to select an appropriate delivery method and use appropriate delivery techniques. How to listen to the opinions of others and accept feedback. How to manage your time How to manage stress Page 1

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