Public Speaking
PURPOSE:
Through
participation in the 4-H Public Speaking program 4-H’ers will:
- Develop skills for communicating
about real issues to real audiences.
- Learn how to organize and
prepare a speech.
- Develop speech delivery skills.
- Learn how to present themselves
to others.
- Develop self confidence.
AUDIENCE:
The
4-H Public Speaking program is open to all youth in Nebraska. Youth
can participate at the county, regional and state level. Refer to
the As You Speak publication for descriptions, rules, age divisions
and categories. This publication also includes helpful information
on how to write a speech and PSA. The Contest is divided into levels
based on age. Additional categories or age groups may be offered
at the County level.
EACH
COUNTY MAY SEND THREE INDIVIDUALS IN EACH SPEECH AND PSA DIVISION.
ALL DIVISIONS MUST INCORPORATE 4-H INTO THEIR SPEECH.
STAFF
INVOLVEMENT:
- Promote and encourage youth
to develop speaking skills by providing educational opportunities
in the club or county.
- Conduct a county contest.
Order ribbons from the state 4-H office on the form provided under
the Forms section of this website. Please check Alerts for updates.
- Have contestants complete
the Regional contestant entry and speech outline and to mail to
the youth specialist in the district.
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