4-H Public Speaking

Participants learn how to organize their thoughts and ideas and then learn how to present them effectively in front of an audience. Students gain confidence in their ability, learn how to manage nervousness and how to share their unique perspective to others. Students present their speeches in smaller forums for practice and then are welcome to participate in the Williamson County Speech contest in January.

Registration

Eligibility-2nd-12th

Location-Extension Office – Ag Park Meeting Room

Cost-Free

Meeting Time-6:30 pm

Dates– Public Speaking Class – October 23, 2023, 6:30 PM – Ag Park Meeting Room – This class meeting is part of the Communications and Marketing Project Group series of classes. All 4-H students are welcome to attend even if they are not enrolled in the Communications and Marketing Project Group. The class will teach students how to select their topic, organize their thoughts and write their speech.

Public Speaking Workshop I – October 26, 2023, 6:30 PM – Ag Park Meeting Room – This workshop will cover the same material as the public speaking class. This is offered for students who may have a schedule conflict with the Public Speaking class. To sign up for this workshop: https://tiny.utk.edu/SpeechWorkshops

Public Speaking Workshop II – November 2, 2023, 6:30 PM – Ag Park Meeting Room – This workshop will help students with their speech delivery by focusing on skills involving posture, pace and other presentation skills. To sign up for this workshop: https://tiny.utk.edu/SpeechWorkshops

County Public Speaking Contest –January 6, 2024, pre-register online by Dec. 14, 2023 https://tiny.utk.edu/WilCoPublicSpeaking

Letter for County Contest information

Class Limit-Unlimited

Area Speech Contest– Tuesday, January 23, 2024 – Wilson County Fairgrounds – This contest is only for those who place in the top 2 of their grade division at the County Contest. Specific details and information on this contest will be sent to those who qualify.

Region Speech Contest – Saturday, February 3, 2024 – Cumberland University – This contest is only for the top High School (9-12) contestants from the Area contest. Specific details will be sent to those who qualify.

The handouts below contain grade specific information about the 4-H Public Speaking contest including topics, time length and presentation rules. Simply click on your grade link below:

4^th grade Speech by Rhea G.: https://youtu.be/aobSB_TD9mY

4^th grade Speech by Emma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sM3NZByEZug

5^th grade Speech by Jonah: https://youtu.be/kObgGKqsfFo

5^th grade Speech by Junaid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rs7U0q2JuvE

6^th grade Speech by Eva: https://youtu.be/WgcmvK6bVuE

6^th grade Speech by Rhea K.: https://youtu.be/lQrnAd-_S9c

6^th grade Speech by Anjali: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbWt2DvNtYk

7^th grade Speech by Hea: https://youtu.be/uHhyExgT38o

7^th grade Speech by Aanya: https://youtu.be/Cy3MPgWsVtU

8^th grade Speech by Junaid: https://youtu.be/EFvB9RbiBeg

8^th grade Speech by Abby: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed5-lwFtvT4

8^th grade Speech by Naman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LioU2YBcOtg

9^th grade Speech by Sowmil (State Winner!): https://youtu.be/T5r7yV5pSHc

9^th grade Speech by Alice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mq1YnxSL6wo

10^th grade Speech by Rinaz: https://youtu.be/crEwsLM1MLM

Doug Berny

A native of South Texas, is a graduate of Texas A&M University. Doug has 30 years of experience in public speaking, seminar development, teaching and communications, and coordinates the Communications project group.

Doug Berny

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