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4-H Communications Projects
4-H Communications Projects
Virginia 4-H Communications programs encourage students to develop research, organization, and public speaking skills. Each student makes a presentation or gives a speech in front of the class with a teacher, volunteer judge, or a pair of judges completing the score sheet. The students with the highest scores are invited to participate in the Central District 4-H Presentations Contest held in Appomattox each spring.
Many schools across the Commonwealth utilize the 4-H Presentations program to help meet SOL's for English in 4th grade. Students are tasked with giving a "how-to" speech. Each speech should have an introduction to catch the listener's attention and provide background information. During the body of the presentation, the student explains and demonstrates each step of the process. Each speech should also include a closing summary and an opportunity for listeners to ask questions.
Many 5th grade teachers use the 4-H Public Speaking program to help meet English SOL's. Students can make a speech on a topic of their choice or a topic assigned by their teacher. The 4-H Public Speaking program is also appropriate for middle and high school students.
Under 4-H rules, Presentations contestants must use visual aids. Public Speaking participants do not use visual aids.
If you would like assistance implementing the 4-H Presentation or Public Speaking contest in your classroom, please contact Jennifer Bowen at jebowen1@vt.edu.
SOL Correlations
SOL Correlations
4.1 The student will use effective oral communication skills in a variety of settings. a) Present accurate directions to individuals and small groups. b) Contribute to group discussions across content areas. c) Seek ideas and opinions of others. d) Use evidence to support opinions. e) Use grammatically correct language and specific vocabulary to communicate ideas. f) Communicate new ideas to others. g) Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with diverse teams. h) Demonstrate the ability to work independently. 4.2 The student will make and listen to oral presentations and reports. a) Use subject-related information and vocabulary. b) Listen to and record information. c) Organize information for clarity. d) Use language and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and purpose.
5.2 The student will use effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to deliver planned oral presentations. a) Maintain eye contact with listeners. b) Use gestures to support, accentuate, and dramatize verbal message. c) Use facial expressions to support and dramatize verbal message. d) Use posture appropriate for communication setting. e) Determine appropriate content for audience. f) Organize content sequentially around major ideas. g) Summarize main points as they relate to main idea or supporting details. h) Incorporate visual media to support the presentation. i) Use language and style appropriate to the audience, topic, and purpose.
Resources for 4-H Presentations
Resources for 4-H Presentations
Video - An Introduction to 4-H Presentations
Presentations Handout for Students
Recommendations for Foods Demonstrations
Sample Visuals - Fizz Inflator Presentation
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