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Public Speaking

Workshop

Key Member Presentation

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Line Em Up!

The objective of this

activity is for theparticipants to

communicateand

arrange themselves

in the order calledout.

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A Dozen for Discussion

Lets brainstorm 12 age-appropriate

topics that we could write a speech

about. It could be things you like to do,things you are good at, current events,

ideas from magazines, 4-H related, etc.

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Once you have the body

Introduction:

What would a good

first sentence be? Will it get the

audiences

attention?

Dont forget the

salutation!

Conclusion:

Summarize the

points you outlinedin your introduction.

Dont introduce any

new material.

SMILE!

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Now its your turn

Split into pairs/groups and get a topic.

You dont have to write the speech, justpropose 3 to 5 main ideas that you could

expand on about that topic. Suggest a good

first sentence too!

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Giant Group Greeting of the Guests

Form a circle and have a volunteer stand inthe middle.

The person in the middle is the chairpersonand will call out a time of day. (i.e. male and

4:00 p.m.) Have the entire group greet the person,

Good afternoonmister chairperson,honourable judges, ladies and gentlemen and

fellow 4-Hers Encourage the participants to check details,

itd be embarrassing to say good morning, inthe afternoon.

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Tips & Tricks

Break into small groups with one

experienced member per group.

Look at the heading on the card, andwrite ONE tip about it.

Exchange cards to get a new topic.

Afterwards have the groups read a card

out loud. Discuss any unclear points.

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And now I know that

Complete these sentences so the whole

group can hear:

Id be interested in talking about___(topic)___ this/next year.

and

and now I know that (a tip they

didnt know from Tips & Tricks)

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Speech Anxiety

It is normal to feel nervous about public speaking.

Here are some ways to over come it:

Start early, and smalllike the workshopactivities we just did.

Have a positive attitude.

Practice, Practice, Practice.

Gain experience. The more you speak, theeasier it will be.

Talk to experienced members to find out what

they do.

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Conclusion For more information about Public

Speaking check out Speaking YourWay to Successand the Alberta 4-H

Website [www.4h.ab.ca] Watch for the new 4-H communication

video coming out soon! It features realAlberta 4-H membershow cool is that!

An Impromptu Workshop also exists formembers to gain more experience withthat public speaking activity.

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Questions?