Interpretive Reading

1. Readings may be either prose, poetry, original (written by the youth), or a selected reading. The author must be credited.  

2. Each reading must include an introduction.

3. Readings can be read or memorized.

4. All readers should use full-size copies of their selections (NO notecards). 

5. Please mount your copy on construction paper or other heavy paper (8 ½ x 11” or 9 x 12”). 

6. Do NOT read your selection from the book.

• Cloverbuds: Up to 2 minutes (Grades K-2) 

• Novice: 1-3 minutes (Grades 3 -5) 

• Intermediate: 3-4 minutes (Grades 6-8) 

• Senior: 4-6 minutes (Grades 9-13)

 A Dynamic Duo is a team of two 4-H members of any age, or a 4-H member and an adult. You must indicate to the judge before your speech if one or both members are to be judged. This is an interpretive reading consisting of a dialogue for two. 

Each 4-H participant will receive a participation ribbon and a certificate. A top overall speaker in each age division will be selected and receive special recognition (across all entry divisions).