Horse Public Speaking Presentation Score Sheet Possible Points
- INTRODUCTION ( out of 10)
- Did the introduction serve to create interest in the subject?
- Was the introduction short and to the point?
- ORGANIZATION ( out of 15)
- Were the main points easy to follow?
- Were the main points arranged in the best order?
- Were the sentences short and easy to understand?
- Was the speech interesting?
- CONTENT AND ACCURACY ( out of 20)
- Were the facts and information accurate?
- Was there enough information concerning the subject?
- Was credit given to the sources of information if appropriate?
- STAGE PRESENCE ( out of 15)
- Was the speaker neat and appropriately dressed?
- Did the speaker talk directly to and look at the audience?
- Was the speaker's posture erect but not stiff?
- Did the speaker refrain from leaning on the podium?
- Did the speaker seem relaxed and at ease?
- DELIVERY ( out of 20)
- Did the speaker have good voice control?
- Were all the words pronounced correctly?
- Did the speaker's facial expressions reflect the mood of the speech?
- Were notes used without detracting from the speech?
- Did the speaker seem to chose words at the time they were spoken as opposed to a memorized or read-type delivery?
- GENERAL ( out of 10)
- Did the speaker convey to the audience a sense of wanting to communicate?
- Did the speech reflect the thoughts and personality of the speaker?
- CONCLUSION ( out of 10)
- Was the conclusion short and interesting?
- Did the conclusion properly wrap up the speech?
- Could the speaker handle questions easily?
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Deduction of one point for each minute or fraction thereof demonstration is over or under time limit. No extra credit given for elaborate visuals. Consult the N.C. 4-H Horse Program Rules and Regulation Manual for information on the required time limit.



