Stanislaus County Presentation Day

Date: March 23, 2024

Location: Ag Center, 3800 Cornucopia, Way, Modesto
Harvest Hall Rooms: ABC D/E G

Register HERE

Please note that divisions are based on age and not grade so we will align with the State Presentation Day divisions.  Primary members may enter either as individuals or as a Primary team.  Primary members may not be on teams with Juniors, Intermediates, or Seniors. 

We will need one evaluator for every 3 presentations.  Evaluators, Room Hosts and other helpers register here:

What is a 4-H Presentation?

A presentation is a method used to communicate an idea by showing and/or telling.  These presentations can be in one of nine categories.  See the complete description by clicking on the Presentation Day Manual below.  A summary of poster and visual aid requirements, length, questions, note cards, and attire are here:   Matrix of Presentation Formats

1. A Demonstration is where you make something or do something.  There is a final product.
2. An Illustrated Talk in which a topic is discussed using visual aids such as charts, posters, photos, computer programs, models, or cutouts.
3. An Impromptu (or Extemporaneous Speech) in which Senior members have 30 minutes (3 min at State) to prepare a presentation on pre-announced topics. See this site:  http://4h.ucanr.edu/4-H_Events/SFD/PD/
4. An Informative Prepared Speech in which a topic is discussed without visual aides. Advocacy of political or religious views is not appropriate.
5. Persuasive Prepared Speech is to sway, convince, and influence, not simply to argue.  Advocacy of political or religious views is not appropriate.
6. An Interpretive Reading in which the member will read and give their interpretation of any published written work that is age-appropriate.
7. Share the Fun is a presentation where a group performs acts such as skits and other presentations that focus on health, safety, community pride,  citizenship, science, engineering or technology or other 4-H project or projects. Must include a topic surrounding 4-H. (Limit of 10 members per group for county)
8. Educational Display Talk is an organized visual presentation of a program or concept designed to convey its message in a limited amount of time. Speakers are expected to introduce the display and answer questions.
9. Cultural Arts- Individual participants, groups, projects, clubs, etc. perform a costumed dramatic reading, musical, dance, or other such performing art.
10. Science or Engineering Presentation--Science focuses on making sense of the world by constructing knowledge and an engineering presentation focuses on finding suitable solutions to problems by weighing design choices.  See State manual for more explanation.
11. Infographic - An infographic is a visual representation of data and information. The term is short for Informational Graphic. In recent years, the term has come to mean a specific type of visual, often containing a collection of different images, charts and graphs centered on a single topic using minimal text. Infographics convey a specific message by using data presented in an eye-catching manner to educate and/or persuade an audience by communicating information quickly and clearly.
12. Video Essay - Insightful and entertaining, a Video Essay can be used to present any topic the presenter is passionate about. This form of communication is known for its audio visual content with voiceover commentary offering in-depth analysis by its creator. The video essay is linear, time-based, and requires a complex interplay of developing ideas and gathered material. 

See State Manual for more details: Presentation Day Manual

Manual for Infographic & Video Essay Presentation Day Manual (Infographic & Video Essay Manual)

4-H Presentation helps you learn to:

• Research a subject
• Organize ideas in a logical order
• Be a teacher and practice public speaking skills