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Public Speaking Project

In the 4-H Public Speaking projects, you will learn:

  • how to successfully prepare for and give public presentations;
  • how to improve your interpersonal communication skills in writing, speaking and listening;
  • how to use creative ways to communicate your ideas and information; and
  • skills such as decision-making, getting along with others, self-responsibility, planning and organizing.

Project Materials (For Youth Ages 11-18)

This project guide will help you become the best public speaker you can be! Learning to speak in public is a treasure hunting experience that allows you to discover your ability as a public
speaker. Activities are arranged to help you learn how to write and give a speech from beginning to end.

Member and Leader Manuals (Ages 8-13)
PU1     Discovering the Treasure of Public Speaking

Level 1 - Juniors (Ages 8-10)

  • Discovering the Treasure of Public Speaking teaches you how to pick the purpose of a speech, how to collect the necessary information and even tips on how to give your speech. In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 197.

Level 2 - Intermediates (Ages 11-13)

  • Discovering the Treasure of Public Speaking teaches you how to pick the purpose of a speech, how to collect the necessary information and even tips on how to give your speech. In EDIS this publication is DLN 4H 197.

Level 3 - Seniors (Ages 14-18)

  • There is no project guide for this level.

Leader/Helper Guide

There is currently no Helper's Guide to support these activities.

  


Public Speaking

4-H Competitive Events

Awards & Recognition

  • Ribbons and Awards for Competitve Events
  • Project Certificates and Pins
  • 4-H Portfolios
  • College Scholarships
Learning Opportunities
for Adults
Related Web Sites
Contacts
  • 4-H Communication Arts and Sciences Liaison:

  • Georgene Bender
    State 4-H Office