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BE A SPEAKER!!

(Speech Worksheet is located on other side of this sheet. This worksheet will help you develop your speech.)

Now is the time to start planning for your 4-H Speech. The 4-H Talk Meet Program teaches you to stand up in front of an audience and speak. You will give your speech in front of the classroom at your regularly scheduled February 4-H Club meeting. The Ohio County 4-H Talk Meet will be held in March. Watch your 4-H Newsletter for the date, time and location.

1. Speeches for the classroom club should be 1-2 minutes in length.

2. Speeches for the county 4-H Talk Meet should be 3-5 minutes in length for Juniors (ages 9-13) and 5-7 minutes for Seniors (14-19). Speeches are given by age. Age Category is determined by age as of January 1, 2007.

3. Speeches can be on any topic. No visual aids are allowed, this includes pictures, posters, costumes, etc.

Suggested Speech Topics: But not limited to these topics/ideas.

Funny Story Family Vacation Fictional Story

Personal Experience Leadership Scary Experience

Portfolio Entry Informative Camping Experience

School happening Family Historical Event/Person

Patriotic Family Traditions 4-H Experiences

4. Speeches should include the following:

Introduction: The introduction should be short, but it should accomplish a great deal. The introduction is used to get the audiences attention, make them want to listen, inform the audience of your subject, and/or show the audience how the subject concerns you.

Main Points or Body: Students should plan and write this part of the speech first. The body of the speech is the longest and most important part of the student(s speech. It contains the heart of your information. Plan it carefully. Students should stick to the subject and make it easy for the audience to follow their speech.

Conclusion: The final part of your speech should give them an opportunity to state their main ideas again. Briefly! This is a good time to tell your audience exactly what you want to them to do or believe.

Once you have written your outline, try reading it to your teacher, friend or parent. Practice before a mirror. Practice with a tape recorder or a video recorder. Listen to your speech and make corrections. See yourself as the audience would see you. Make any revisions at this time to achieve your desired objectives...that of communicating your BIG IDEA!

Once you have your material well in mind, you may wish to transfer either your outline or the speech to index cards.

The knowledge that you have help close at hand will give you extra confidence.

DELIVERY OF YOUR SPEECH

Eye Contact -look directly into the eyes of your audience. Gestures - look natural

Posture - Stand in a comfortable position. Voice - speak loudly enough for all to hear.

Smile - your face should reflect the attitude of your speech. Quotes - remember to give credit.

Emphasis - emphasize words or phrases with pauses, loudness, softness of voice.

Notes - you may use note cards, preferably 3" x 5" or 4" x 6" index cards.

Happy New Year

Gary Druin - Extension Agent for 4-H/Youth Development Debbie Raymer - 4-H Program Assistant

4-H SPEECH WORKSHEET

Name:

1. TITLE:

Don't just write the topic name. Think of something catchy or cute (but not too cute) for the title of your speech.

2. INTRODUCTION:

a. Attention getter. Starting statement, story, poem, joke or question.

b. Preview: Tell your audience what you are going to cover in your speech.

BODY or MAIN POINTS of SPEECH

Spend some time on each main point. Give some examples to support each main point.

a.

Teacher:

b.

c.

4. CONCLUSION:

a. Summary: Go over main points again briefly.

b. Attention Getter: Close with an appeal for action, a humorous remark or a thoughtful question – something to make the audience remember you.

Additional information on speeches is available at the Extension Office. Any questions about the 4-H Talk Meet program can be answered by calling 298-7441 or stop by the Ohio County Cooperative Extension Office located at 1337 Clay Street in Hartford. Educational programs of the Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service serve all people regardless of race, color, age, sex, religion, disability or national origin. University of Kentucky, Kentucky State University, U.S Department of Agriculture and Kentucky Counties Cooperating.

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