Communications
Description
Communications is a statewide 4-H project. It features curriculum
that will guide you through the project. For a copy contact your
County 4-H Office or order online at: Extension
Publications.
Communications 1
In this new beginning project for grades 3-5, engage in nonverbal, verbal, and written activities that stretch and strengthen your personal communication skills. Encrypt codes, write songs, give directions, deal with bullies, make a statement through art, and more.
BU8156, Express Yourself: Picking up the Pieces
Communications 2
In this new intermediate project for grades 6-8, become a confident communicator as you present oral reasons, plan and present speeches, communicate assertively, practice making a good first impression, mentor others, and more.
BU8157, Express Yourself: Putting It Together
Communications 3
In this new advanced project for grades 9-12, polish your communication skills and develop a public presence by speaking in public, exploring communication careers, writing résumés, interviewing for a job, developing presentations, dealing with anxiety, and more.
BU8158, Express Yourself: The Perfect Fit
Creative Writing
Explore the importance of language and creative expression. Enjoy fun ideas, tips and special projects to stimulate your creativity and self-expression. Join a discussion group as you enrich your life-long joy of book reading.
COMM01, Creative Wordworking
COMM03, Crazy about Books Reading Circle
Speaking
Plan, practice, and present an effective speech or demonstration. Gain confidence in your ability to speak in public.
COMM02, 4-H Public Speakers Handbook
COMM06, 4-H Public Speaking Opportunities – A Parent’s
Handbook
Communications Leader
BU8159, Express Yourself: Communications Helper’s Guide
COMM04, Voices From the Past
COMM05, It’s All in the Family
COMM07, Communication Activities for 4-H Clubs
4H500, I’m a 4-H Project Leader. Now What Do I Do?
Events
Want to learn more about Communications? Try the links below.
County 4-H Ambassador Program
Many counties offer Teen Ambassador programs to help promote
4-H. Check out the Ambassador and Advisory Guidebook for
common Ambassador roles and responsibilities, profiles of county
Ambassador programs, and a number of Ambassador tools. Ambassadors
are trained locally and may attend Wisconsin
4-H Youth Conference for further training. The conference, for
youth in grades 8-10, is scheduled each June at the UW-Madison campus.
Contact your county Extension office for details.
Wisconsin 4-H Art-Beat!
4-H members in 3rd - 5th grade learn about music, drama, visual arts, arts and crafts, juggling and more!
Wisconsin 4-H Arts Camp
If you are in grades 6-8, sign up for the Visual Arts Track
at the next 4-H Arts Camp. Youth in grades 9-10 who are experienced
in the visual arts project can serve as instructors and counselors
at this camp, scheduled each October at the Upham Woods Environmental
Education Center, Wisconsin Dells.
Wisconsin 4-H Arts Leadership
Lab
If you are a new or emerging youth or adult visual arts leader,
sign up for the Visual Arts Track at the next 4-H Arts Leadership
Lab, scheduled each fall.
Wisconsin
State Fair Formal Demonstrations
To be or not to be! You can be heard and seen giving a demonstration
at the next state fair. A formal demonstration involves a prepared
speech, shows how to do something, follows steps, uses posters and
other props, and lasts approximately 10 minutes. Look for latest
information under Wisconsin State Fair Youth Expo.
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Activity Plans
Learning by doing . . . that's been the 4-H way for 100 years! Dive into these fun Communications activities.
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County Fair
The county fair . . . what a great time it is! Every summer, families
flock to county fairs to see the latest 4-H project exhibits. Exhibiting
is a fun and educational way for youth to showcase their project
work to judges and to the public.
Judging materials are supported by Bill Shaw in memory of his wife, Shirley.
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Related Links
There’s so much more to learn in 4-H Communications. Just
follow these links!
Boston History Collective
Tips and ideas for helping youth get excited about conducting
oral history projects.
Canadian
Association of Student Activity Advisors
Concise and helpful information on all aspects of planning and
organizing effective speeches and oral presentations.
Disney
Comprehensive site for families that’s filled with ideas,
activities, communication tips, projects and other informational
resources for families.
Gorin & Cook, Inc.
Tips, Business Success through Personal Development. Explains
how to read your audience to see if you are communicating effectively
when speaking.
Great
Web Sites for Kids
List produced by the Association for Library Service to Children.
Categories include Literature and Languages.
Kids Books
Great site for resources and information about books and reading.
National 4-H Curriculum
Visit this site for updated National 4-H Curriculum information including new titles. Purchase curricula by accessing the online order form.
Oconto
County 4-H Project Resources
This web site provides links for many interpersonal communications
issues, from how to talk about your feelings to how to make and
keep friends. Check it out!
Poetic License in
Wisconsin
Project to increase youth participation and interest in poetic
self-expression around the state.
Teen
Writing
Tries to help young authors develop their writing skills and
creativity. A self-help site in which youth can study writing techniques,
grammar, styles, and other technical elements of writing.
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Project Support
For more information on the 4-H Communications Project, contact
the following:
Cooperative Extension
Media Collection
This lending library features several resources on communications.
UW-Extension County 4-H
Offices
This is your link to a list of Wisconsin County Extension Offices.
Select the county of your choice.
UW-Extension
State Specialist: Tim Talen
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