Learning to give a speech is one of the most valuable skills you can learn as a 4-H member. This skill is something you will use no matter what career path you take as an adult.
Click here for guidelines for writing and preparing your speech for the contest.
Click here for a video reviewing the public speaking process.
4-H members in grades 4 and 5 will present their speeches during their November/December club meetings.
4-H members in grades 6 – 12 will present their speeches during the open County Public Speaking contest in January.
Time Limits for speeches are:
| 4th grade: | 1-3 minutes |
| 5th – 8th grades: | 2-4 minutes |
| 9th – 12th grades: | 5-7 minutes |
Topics for your speech:
| 4th – 8th grade: | Members may speak on any topic. |
| 9th – 12th grade: | Members must speak on a 4-H related subject. |
Please call the 4-H Office at 931-526-4561 if you have any questions.