Speaking and Demonstrations
Individuals can participate in all the categories.  No microphones may be used.

Each category has a time limit.  A short introduction can be given for the piece.  This introduction can include information about the author, the setting, or other circumstances about your selection.  The time for any introduction is included in the overall time for your performance.  Deviation from the stated time limits will be considered by the judges when evaluating the performance for awards.
 Any appropriate speaking material can be chosen. Presentations already prepared for use in forensics or other programs are acceptable.
Theme focused clothing is allowed. Modest attire is to be selected.

After each performance, the participants will meet with the judges for an individual verbal and written evaluation.

All participants in Grade K – 2 (Cloverbuds) will receive a participation ribbon.  All other participants, Grade 3 and above, will be a ribbon for their performance.  Any number of ribbons can be presented overall for each category.

All entries earning a blue ribbon will be eligible for a best overall performance award.  The recipient of this award will receive a “Best Individual or Duet Performance” certificate to acknowledge this accomplishment.  All   grade divisions will be grouped together for consideration of this award. A “Best Individual or Duet  Performance” certificate may not necessarily be awarded in every category or more than one award can possibly be given in a single category depending on the quality of performances.

Additional guidelines for the individual categories are as follows.




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Original Speech (Lot #1)
1.  The Original Speech must be an original piece written by the participant.
2.  All entries must have a title.
3.  Possible topics include any special or interesting experience, vacation activities, historical event, an original fictional or non-fictional story, a persuasive speech, or an opinion on an appropriate issue.
4.  Memorization of work is encouraged, although, the use of notes is allowed.
5.  Visuals or props cannot be used.
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Interpretive Speech/Reading (Lot #2)
1.  The Interpretive Speech cannot be an original piece written by the participant.
2.  All entries must have a title and author.
3.  Interpretive Speech must have been written and/or delivered by others.  Interpretive Speech includes
dedications talks, inaugural speeches, talks given to mark important events in world, national, state, or
local history, or other   speeches of interest.  These speeches may have been presented originally by a U.S. President or some other governmental leader, a military officer, a sports figure, a teacher, a relative, or
friend, etc. A partial work of a larger speech can be chosen.
4.  Interpretive Reading is taking a book or selection of a book or story that someone else has written and
reading it with expression and gesture to engage your audience.
5. Memorization of work is encouraged, but not required.
6.  Visuals or props cannot be used.
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Story Telling (individual & duet) (Lot #3)
1.  The Storytelling piece cannot be original work of the participant.
2.  All entries must have a title and author.
3.  A partial work of a larger story can be chosen.
4.  Memorization of work is encouraged, although, the use of notes is allowed.
5.  Story cannot be improvised.
6.  Visuals or props cannot be used.
7.  Facial expressions, gestures, and body movements are encouraged.  Play acting the story is allowed.
8.  Storytelling can be done as an individual or duet performance.
9.  For duet presentations, the time limits will remain the same.
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Poetry Reading (Lot #4)
1.  Poetry can be the original work of the participant or the work of others.
2.  All entries must have a title and author.
3.  One or more poems can be used to fill the allotted time of the participant’s grade division.  If multiple poems are selected, they should focus on a specific theme or emotion.  This theme or emotion should be   announced to the audience before beginning the presentation.  
4.  If more than one poem is used, introductions and/or transitions may be necessary to assure a smooth subject flow from one poem to another.
5.  Memorization of work is encouraged, although, poetry can be entirely read, partially read, or delivered with notes.
6.  Visuals or props cannot be used.
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Demonstration (individual & duet) (Lot #5)
1.  All entries must have a title.
2.  Subject ideas include 4-H project work, general interest items, hobbies, etc.  Any subject that can be both described and shown can be a demonstration topic.  It is important to remember that the demonstration is to show “how to make or do” something.  It should not just describe what was made or how something works. For example, you should be actually showing how ingredients are mixed, fabric or other material is cut, boards are glued or nailed, etc. This will allow the audience to see how something is made.  Some portions of the demonstrated item can be pre-made to maintain audience interest and to stay within the allotted time limit.    
3.  All demonstrations should include the general steps to make the item written on a poster.  A drawing board   easel will be available to display the poster(s).  These steps should be used to help explain the materials and information needed, and the steps taken to make the demonstrated item.  These general steps can be used to     review your demonstration at the conclusion of your talk.
4.  At the conclusion of their demonstration, the participant(s) should be prepared to answer questions from the judges and audience about the item demonstrated and its use.
5.  Demonstrations can be done as an individual or duet performance.
6.  For duet demonstrations, the time limits will remain the same.
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Multimedia Presentation (Lot #6)
1.  All entries must have a title.
2.  Presentation topics may include 4-H member experiences, 4-H project related, or other appropriate areas of interest,
3. Multimedia presentations are completely free standing, self-running Power Point presentations, and only
require a verbal introduction by the presenter. The multimedia presentation is not a photo slideshow; the
content should be presented in an introduction /body/ conclusion format. The presentation should include audio/sound and may include video that is embedded or inserted into the Power Point presentation, CD
players are not allowed.
4. A PC compatible computer will be available with Microsoft Power Point 2007, a LCD projector, and speakers will be provided.
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Illustrated Talk (individual & duet) (Lot #7)
1.  All entries must have a title.
2. The presenter uses visual aids to tell about the topic. The effective use of charts, pictures, posters, slides, Power Point slides, overheads, graphs, examples, models etc. play a major role in communicating the
presenter’s message.
3.  Ideas include 4-H project work, general interests, hobbies, etc.
4. Illustrated talks can be done as an individual or duet.
5. For duet talks, the time limits will remain the same.
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Memorized Selection (Lot #8)
1.  All entries must have a title.
2. Possible topics include Prose, Poetry or any other piece can be used.
3. Selection must be memorized.
4. Visuals or props cannot be used.
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Club Display 
Artistic Talk
Presenter uses a art piece to talk about. Include in presentation
1.) Name of piece
2.) Medium used
3.) Inspirations that inspired the work
Work must original done by the presenter
Any mediums may be used for Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture pieces.
Beginner: Class A / Grades K – 2
Elementary: Class B / Grades 3 & 4
Intermediate: Class C / Grades 5 & 6
Junior: Class D / Grades 7 & 8
Senior: Class E / Grades 9 – 13
Artistic Photo (Lot #22)
Artistic Drawing (Lot #23)
Artistic Painting (Lot #24)
Artistic Sculpture (Lot #25)
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