Talk about it! Presentations may be given at project meetings, club meetings, and Spring Fair!

What is a 4-H presentation?

A presentation is a method used to communicate an idea or topic by showing, telling, or expressing your opinion. A presentation may be a demonstration, a talk, a speech, a digital presentation, interpretive reading, performance, or a skit. A 4-H Presentation helps you learn to:

*Research a subject

*Organize ideas in a logical order

*Share your spark or your passion

*Practice public speaking skills

Why are public speaking skills important?

Giving presentations helps develop many life skills including the ability to speak in front of a group; organize ideas; and create and use graphics to support the spoken word. Public speaking skills are ranked number one among the skill sets of professionals (Lucas 2004). Other guiding factors for developing public speaking skills include:

*Discovering an important component of leadership development

*Increasing self-esteem, self-confidence, and the ability to accept feedback

*Expanding skills for planning, preparation and performance

You may give a presentation at any club meeting, at County Presentation Day in March, at Spring Fair in May, or at County Fair in September.