Communications

Action Demonstration

Not State Fair Eligible

An action demonstration is a fun way to share what you have learned with others. The key is getting your audience involved in doing what you are doing, not just showing them. An action demonstration can be given anywhere there are a lot of people, such as a county or state fair, a shopping mall, or a community event. A 4-H meeting or a Jr Leader meeting is also a great place to give a demonstration.

An action demonstration can be on almost any topic. Here are some questions to ask yourself when choosing a topic:
• Is it something that can be given in 3-5 minutes?
• Is it something that would interest the general public?
• Is there something "hands on" for the audience to do?
• Can the supplies for the "hands-on" activity be used over & over again, or will they have to be replaced every time? (Note: If they have to be replaced, this will add to the cost.)

Your demonstration should last about 3-5 minutes, and you may need to do it over and over with many different people. There is no prepared speech in an action demo; it is a two-way conversation.

Your goal is to involve the audience, and you can do this by having them:
• Do what you are doing.
• Play a game.
• Answer questions.
• Do a hands-on-activity.

There are some ideas that would be good for demonstrations in the manual.

Interactive Demonstration

State Fair Eligible

The State Fair rules for the Interactive Demonstration at the link below.

https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/projects/4-h-project-communications.html

Demonstration

State Fair Eligible

The State Fair rules for the Demonstration at the link below.

https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/projects/4-h-project-communications.html

Informative 4-H Presentation

State Fair Eligible

The State Fair rules for the Informative 4-H Presentation at the link below.

https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/projects/4-h-project-communications.html

Professional Persuasive Presentation

State Fair Eligible

The State Fair rules for the Professional Persuasive Presentation at the link below.

https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/projects/4-h-project-communications.html

Public Speaking

State Fair Eligible

The State Fair rules for the Public Speaking at the link below.

https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/projects/4-h-project-communications.html

Illustrated Talk

State Fair Eligible

Poultry & Rabbit Illustrated Talk

The State Fair rules for the Illustrated Talk at the link below.

https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/projects/4-h-project-communications.html

Creative Writing
Project not eligible for State Fair

This project is designed to help you explore your writing talents. You may choose to try poetry, play writing or you may wish to experiment with essays, biographies, novels, short stories, or autobiographies.

Exhibit Rules
a) Members may enter up to 3 writings, but they must be in different categories.
b) Your writing may be hand written, typed, or by computer, but should be easily read. Adult assistance in typing is acceptable.
c) Writing will be entered into FairEntry electronically. Members may upload themselves or submit to the Extension Office by email or on a flash drive. If necessary, bring a hard copy to the office and we will scan into electronic format.

1.Beginner (Gr 3-5) Select up to 3 of the following:
a. A poem of any length or style
b. A story, or any other prose piece consisting of approximately 100 to 500 words.
c. A poem of any length or a story between 100 to 300 words in length that is illustrated by the writer.
d. A one-page advertisement for a fictional product. May be with or without illustration by the exhibitor. May be serious or humorous. You must include one paragraph describing the product under the advertisement.

2.Intermediate (Gr 6-8) Select up to 3 of the following:
a. A poem of any length or style
b. A story, or any other prose piece consisting of approximately 200 to 500 words.
c. A poem of any length or a story between 200 to 400 words in length that is illustrated by the writer.
d. A one-page advertisement for a fictional product. May be with or without illustration by the exhibitor.

May be serious or humorous. You must include one paragraph describing the product under the advertisement.

3.Advanced (Gr 9+) Select up to 3 of the following:
a. A poem of any length or style
b. A story, or any other prose piece consisting of approximately 300 to 500 words.
c. A poem of any length or a story between 300 to 500 words in length that is illustrated by the writer.
d. A one-page advertisement for a fictional product, with or without illustration by the 4-Her. May be serious or humorous. You must include one paragraph describing the product under the advertisement.

Creative Writing Scorecard Criteria:
1. Meets length requirement
2. Opening
3. Closing
4. Meter (poetry only)
5. Originality
6. Creativity
7. Grammar (Word Usage, Sentence or line structure)
8. Neat & Orderly