2009-2010 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Contest Information

January 23, 2010
Florida A&M University
Perry Paige Auditorium
1740 S. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Tallahassee, FL 32301

General Information
Additional Information for Teachers
4-H/Tropicana Resource Information
For speakers and teachers
Contact Us with Questions - Note: In most schools, the Assistant Principal of your school can answer your questions.

figures set up as speaker and audience

4-H/Tropicana School General Information

Enrollment Forms (110KB PDF)
Each school must complete this form(s) specifying breakdown of teachers and background of the students participating in the contest. These teachers' name will be printed in the county contest program. This form is due to the 4-H Office NOON Friday, December 11, 2009
School Winner Information (27KB PDF)
Each school must fill out this form(s) noting the school winner's information. This form is due at the 4-H Office NOON Thursday, January 7, 2010
Overview & Objectives (23KB PDF)
Gives information on the 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Program
Suggested Schedule (25KB PDF)
Suggested time line for the school contest
Suggestion for Judges (18KB PDF)
Possible Judges to use for school contest
Tabulator Sheet (55KB PDF)
Similar form used at the County Contest ~ may also be used at school contest
Time Sheet (41KB PDF)
Similar form used at the County Contest ~ may also be used at school contest
Letter to Parent About 4-H/Tropicana Program (78KB PDF)

Program Logistics (36KB PDF)
How the program works
Letter to Parent About 4-H/Tropicana Program (78KB PDF)
Suggested Teacher Lesson Plan Booklet (272KB PDF)
Eight Steps to Writing & Giving a Great Speech (148KB PDF)
Questionnaire Responses (188KB PDF)
Responses to a few questions at previous contest
Judging Sheet (26KB PDF)
Needs to be duplicated: judging sheet used at County Contest - - may want to use for your class or school contest
Decal (38KB PDF)
4th Grade ONLY ~ These are an optional item for your 4th grade students. If you would like these please call (606-5204) or e-mail your request to Tracy Tesdall.
Picture of Certificates (146KB PDF)
These are provided in quantity for your students. Please check with your 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Contact person for your supplies
Writing for Public Speaking (286KB PDF)
Teacher reference

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4-H/Tropicana Resources Available (34KB PDF)
Example of Winning Speeches (543KB PDF)
Speeches from past 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Contest
Friendly Critique Sheet (55KB PDF)
Can be duplicated and used by teacher or students to offer constructive criticism for speakers
Judges Comments (53KB PDF)
Compilation of comments made by judges at past county contest
Overcoming Stage Nerves (25KB PDF)
Teacher reference
Public Speaking Evaluation Form (21KB PDF)
Speech Topic Ideas (38KB PDF)
Helpful list for suggestions to students
Taking Charge of Your Appearance (28KB PDF)
An important tool for public speakers
Tips for Giving a Great Speech Leaflet (139KB PDF)
These are provided in quantity for your students. Please check with your 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking contact person for your supplies.
Podium Presence (56KB PDF)
Information Sheet
Public Speaking... 4-H Style (203KB PDF)
Video Tape (48.8KB PDF)
Order of speakers on video recording from the 2008 county contest

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