Encourage youth to participate in our county public speaking contests this summer! Practicing public speaking at a young age helps 4-H members develop communication skills that will benefit them throughout life.
Participants will receive a certificate and a $10 Walmart gift card. Top placing members/teams will also receive an award before the Junior Fair Parade. Information and resources to help youth prepare are available online: http://go.osu.edu/speakingcontests.
June 18 @ John McIntire Library, 220 N. 5th Street, Zanesville, Meeting Room B
Health & Safety Speaking
5:00 p.m.
Demonstrations & Illustrated Talks
6:00 p.m.
Call the Extension Office to register by Friday, June 7.
Health & Safety Speaking Contest Guidelines
Speeches are scored on content, organization, delivery, vocal action, personal appearance and time.
JUNIOR DIVISION: ages 8-13 as of 1/1/19; 2 ½ to 3 ½ minute talk on some aspect of health or safety, no visuals.
SENIOR DIVISION: ages 14-18 as of 1/1/19; 4 to 5 ½ minute talk with the same rules as juniors.
TEAM SKITS: 2 – 5 persons; 5-8 minutes
Demonstrations and Illustrated Talks Guidelines
For those who have participated in the past, speech length requirements changed this year!
JUNIOR DIVISION: ages 8-10 as of 1/1/19; 5-7 minutes, individual or team presentation without computer technology. May use props, posters, pictures, etc. to deliver message.
INTERMEDIATE DIVISION: ages 11-13 as of 1/1/19; 8-10 minutes, individual or team presentation with or without computer technology. May use props, posters, pictures, etc. to deliver message.
SENIOR DIVISION: ages 14 and up as of 1/1/19; 8-10 minutes, individual or team presentation with or without computer technology. May use props, posters, pictures, etc. to deliver message.