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Horse Public Speaking Presentation Score Sheet Possible Points

A. INTRODUCTION ( out of 10)

1. Did the introduction serve to create interest in the subject?
2. Was the introduction short and to the point?

B. ORGANIZATION ( out of 15)

1. Were the main points easy to follow?
2. Were the main points arranged in the best order?
3. Were the sentences short and easy to understand?
4. Was the speech interesting?

C. CONTENT AND ACCURACY ( out of 20)

1. Were the facts and information accurate?
2. Was there enough information concerning the subject?
3. Was credit given to the sources of information if appropriate?

D. STAGE PRESENCE ( out of 15)

1. Was the speaker neat and appropriately dressed?
2. Did the speaker talk directly to and look at the audience?
3. Was the speaker's posture erect but not stiff?
4. Did the speaker refrain from leaning on the podium?
5. Did the speaker seem relaxed and at ease?

E. DELIVERY ( out of 20)

1. Did the speaker have good voice control?
2. Were all the words pronounced correctly?
3. Did the speaker's facial expressions reflect the mood of the speech?
4. Were notes used without detracting from the speech?
5. Did the speaker seem to chose words at the time they were spoken as opposed to a memorized or read-type delivery?

F. GENERAL ( out of 10)

1. Did the speaker convey to the audience a sense of wanting to communicate?
2. Did the speech reflect the thoughts and personality of the speaker?

G. CONCLUSION ( out of 10)

1. Was the conclusion short and interesting?
2. Did the conclusion properly wrap up the speech?
3. Could the speaker handle questions easily?

JUDGE'S COMMENTS:

Time:
Total Awarded Points: (out of 100)
Minus Time Penalty:
Total Points:

Deduction of one point for each minute or fraction thereof, demonstration is over or under time limit. Consult the N.C. 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulation Manual for information on the required time limit.

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