MERCED COUNTY COMMUNITCATIONS DAY
MARCH 17, 2012
Buhach Colony High School
1800 Buhach Rd Atwater
What is Communications? That's how we share information, ideas, and thoughts. It can be verbal, written, or drawn. In 4-H we want our members to learn and practice good communication skills. Giving project reports at club meetings, being an officer, keeping a record book, giving a demonstration, presenting a talk, and much more can be ways that you can build your communication skills.
A good way to share what you have learned is to participate in the county 4-H Communications Day. This is a countywide event where 4-H members can give presentations, make display posters, or be part of a skit.
The 2012 4-H Communications Day will be on Saturday, March 17 . The activities will begin around 8:30 in the morning and will last until early afternoon.
Evaluation Forms are posted
here. If you have questions please contact the 4-H Office at 385-7418 or the All Star Candidate Nalee Xiong.
How can you help?
The Merced County 4-H Communications Day will be a fun and exciting day. All 4-H members are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate in some way. If you want to be a Room Host or a Judge, please contact the 4-H office to sign up. A room host is an older member who helps in the presentation rooms with introducing the presentations and also assuring that the right speakers and judges are in their assigned classroom. For further information, please contact the 4-H office at 385-7418.
More for Communications Day
Photos · A picture is worth a thousand words and it’s also a great form of communication! In honor of this form of communication we would like to invite photography members to bring up to two photographs to Communications Day where their entries will be judged. We will also offier a record book evaluation session. Members may bring in their current record book pages for evaluation and help. Questions on record books can be answered at that time.
Merced County 4-H Communication Day March 12, 2011
Sample SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(Time Approximate)
8:15 A.M.– 9:00 A.M. Judges’ Orientation
8:30 A.M. – 9:00 A.M. Room Hosts’ Orientation
8:45 A.M. – 9:15 A.M. Registration/Check In Cafeteria
9:15 A.M. Open Ceremonies - Cafeteria Stage
9:30 A.M. Presentations to begin in rooms
TBA Group Share the Fun on stage in the cafeteria
TBA Assigned appointments for Camp Staff Interviews
As judging is completed Critiques of presentations in each room
Awards Assembly Cafeteria following performances and critiques
Mini-members are those who are 2nd and 3rd graders and will only be given seals of participation on their certificates.
Categories
| 1. |
Demonstration |
2. |
Illustrated Talk |
| 3. |
Prepared Speech |
4. |
Interpretive Reading |
| 5. |
Impromptu |
6. |
Share the Fun |
| 7. |
Cultural Arts |
8. |
Educational Display |
| 9. |
Audio-Visual |
10. |
other - photos |
Down load a copy of the Evaluation Forms so you can see what the judges are looking for in the presentations
Illustrated Talk Evaluation including Scientific*
1. Demonstrations – A demonstration shows how to do something. Member must use a minimum of four posters (visual aids). Overhead transparencies, computer generated slides, or visual aids produced and other mediums are equally acceptable. Topic must be 4-H project or activity related. Team demonstrations are limited to two team members. Age divisions are determined by highest grade of the two members. Models or actual products are encouraged with brand names covered. Organization and visibility of the work area is important. Note cards are allowed at county and sectional levels as long as they do not detract from the presentation. Note cards are not allowed at the state level. Presentation should not exceed 15 minutes.
2. Illustrated Talks – An illustrated talk tells about something. Topic are encouraged to be 4-H project or activity related. It also uses visual aids and should include a minimum of three posters, slides, or other visuals. The illustrated talk would have at least a title, process, and summary. Visual aids need to be readable from all parts of the room. A team of two members may present an illustrated talk. A talk should not exceed 15 minutes. Note cards are allowed at county and sectional levels, but not state level.
*A Scientific Presentation uses the steps used by scientists to answer questions and solve problems. The scientific process includes the following steps:
1. Ask a question.
2. Form a hypothesis of what you expect the answer to your question to be.
3. Test the hypothesis by conducting an experiment.
4. Analyze the results of the tests and information you have gathered.
5. Draw conclusions regarding the hypothesis from the tests.
6. Communicate the results.
The speaker will use posters or equivalent visual aids to enhance the teaching process. The visual aids will include a title, question, hypothesis, test, and an analysis card. This presentation style will have a minimum of 5 poster cards or equivalent multimedia presentation. Can be either Demonstration or Illustrated Talk style)
Prepared Speech Evaluation
3. Prepared Speech – This presentation is written and delivered by the member. A speech is either informative or persuasive. There are no visual aids, costumes, or props. Note cards may be used at county and sectional levels, but not at state level. Limited to individuals, not teams. Length of speech should be 2 – 10 minutes.
4. Interpretive Reading – Members may read any published, written work. It should be age appropriate. Possibilities include, but are not limited to, children’s stories, poetry, essays, and excerpts from novels. The member will introduce themselves and their chosen piece. Include the title, author, characters, purpose and setting, and any other information that would enhance the audience’s understanding of the piece. The characters and setting are created through voice and gestures. The member is presenting the reading as at a story hour, not acting it out. The member may sit or stand. The source material must be present and used during the reading. No props, costumes, or other materials may be used. The member completes the presentation with a short conclusion, which leaves the audience with a vivid memory. At the state level, the introduction and conclusion together are limited to no more than 5 minutes and the reading is limited to 5 minutes. This is limited to individual participants.
Impromptu Evaluation
5.Impromptu – This category is open to intermediate and senior division members. In the Impromptu category at the county, sectional and state level general topics are announced ahead. Basic research is done prior to the event by the youth. For each topic, the youth is allowed to bring 1 5x7 card of their research on the topic. The member randomly draws one with three minutes to prepare.
Share The Fun and Cultural Arts Evaluation
6. Share the Fun – This is a skit category that focuses on health, safety, community pride, recreation, or citizenship. This is a group presentation. It should have an introduction which states its purpose. Costumes, props, decorations, and visual aids are encouraged. Audience participation is allowed. Judges may ask questions to clarify judging, but the members are not tested on their answers. At the state level judging is on the American System and the presentation is limited to 15 minutes.
7. Cultural Arts – This is an individual or group performance presentation such as a dramatic reading, music, dance, or other performing arts. The introduction includes its purpose. Costumes, props, and visual aids are encouraged.
Educational Display Evaluation
8. Educational Display – This is a visual presentation either set up with a tri-fold board approximately 30x30” on a table top or a larger, up to 48x48” board, set on an easel. Either format will contain the title, member’s name, 4-H club, and a visual depiction of the concept or program featured. It should be readable from at least four feet away. The member will give an oral introduction to the audience and answer judges’ questions. Notes may be used at county but not at sectional or state level.
Audio-Visual Evaluation
9. Audio visual – This is an individual presentation consisting of slides, video or digital productions. The presentation takes advantage of the format. It is not just using PowerPoint slides in an illustrated talk. The length is appropriate to the subject and format. A slide presentation is supplemented with a verbal commentary, tape recording, or audio track. No costumes or props are used. The member will give an oral introduction to the audience and answer judges’ questions. Notes may be used at county but not at sectional or state level. The member is responsible for the complete production process and for furnishing all equipment needed. Some equipment is available at the county level.
And Offered only at State Level —–
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(File not found)10. Problem Solving – This category is offered at the state level for senior division members. The member does not need to qualify at the county or sectional levels to enter. Notes are not allowed at sectional or state level. Member is judged on the overall effectiveness of the presentation and not the solution presented. Member can support presentation with posters, overhead slides, or computer generated slides. Presentation should be 5 – 10 minutes. A list of state topic “problems” is available at the 4-H office.
ALL PRESENTATIONS
Organization: All oral presentations should be composed of an introduction, body and conclusion. The inclusion of researched information adds weight to a presentation. Originality is encouraged, especially with the title and introduction.
Delivery: Important components of successful speaking are eye contact, sincere manner, correct pronunciation, enunciation, inflection, humor, natural posture and gestures. Audience seated in all parts of the room should be able to see and hear the presenter. The presentation should flow naturally, without gaps. A confident well-prepared presenter will keep the audience’s attention.
Length of presentations: Appropriate to the member’s age and experience and as necessary to cover the subject. See descriptions of each presentation for time limits.
Teams: Teams of two members may present a demonstration or illustrated talk. Both members should have equal opportunity for speaking and “showing.” Speeches, Interpretative Readings and Displays are by individuals only. Share the Fun is a group presentation. Cultural Arts may be presented by individuals or groups.
Number of entries: A member may enter two presentations in different categories plus be part of a group performance at county level. At the sectional level they are limited to just two and at the state event limited to one presentation per member.
Questions: Judges’ questions are appropriate in all categories.
Advancement to next level: A county Gold award (medal or seal) qualifies to advance to Sectional level. A sectional Gold Medal qualifies to advance to state level.
Special needs: If a presenter has special needs this should be stated on the entry form. This may be a need for special consideration due to a disability, or a special need for equipment, or even a need to be scheduled first or last in a room.
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