Your 4-H Demonstration Augusta-Richmond County 4-H

University of Georgia Extension

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What is a 4-H Demonstration ?

A speech on the topic of your choosing! Any topic you are interested in or currently participate in. (NO food or Celebrities!)

5 minute speech with posters & visual aids

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How to Pick a Topic

Something YOU want to learn more about Any topic YOU are interested in Hobbies Activities School projects

Sample Speech Format Introduction ~ 30 seconds Body ~ 4 minutes

Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 (Maybe) part 4 (Maybe) part 5

Conclusion ~ 30 seconds

Parts of a Speech 3 parts

Introduction Body Conclusion

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Introduction ~ 30 seconds

Your main topic & summary of major points An interesting fact, story, or joke about your

topic Why you chose that topic Always include your name

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Body ~ 4 minutes 3-5 paragraphs This is where you

tell all the facts or “how to’s” of your speech

Expand on 3-4 major points

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Conclusion ~ 30 secondso Summarize your main pointso Reconnect the main points with the title

poster and main topico Avoid Poor/Overdone Conclusions (Are there

any questions, now you know..)o The final statement is important. Use a

strong statement, fact, or quote, or even challenge your audience in the conclusion of your speech. This will leave the audience intrigued about the information you have given them, and curious to find out more.

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Don’t forget the Posters All posters must be full size (NO TRI-BOARDS) Preplan in pencil, & make sure they are all

standing the same way You must have a title poster; 2-3 others are

helpful. Use key words/statement not full sentences Make headings larger than points, & use only

easy to read fonts Use maps, charts, graphs, diagrams, and

pictures as needed All words and pictures must be large enough to

see from the back of the room; usually around a 100-150 font size depending on font

Try to use only 2-3 colors, choose dark colors for words and titles

Do NOT roll your posters! Use a trash bag with a draw string to carry and protect your posters

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Giving Your Demonstration Practice! Practice! Practice! Write your speech on

numbered index cards Face the audience & look UP! Be pleasant, a smile goes a

long way Speak Up, you want to make sure everyone

can hear you Stand straight and no hands in pockets! Try not to read your speech, that’s where

the practice comes in useful!

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What are you Scored on?

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What’s next?

See you at DPA!