Chapter Speaking

CHAPTER SPEAKING

On January 24^th, FFA held a Chapter Speaking. But what IS Chapter Speaking?

Chapter Speaking is a series of speeches in which you are judged on correctness, memory, etc.

SECTIONS OF CHAPTER SPEAKING

IMPROMPTU
CREED
PUBLIC SPEAKING
EXTEMPORANEOUS

IMPROMPTU

(FRESHMEN ONLY)

Student will be given 2 topics and 20 minutes to prepare. You must tell about what you have learned about those topics. The student has 6 minutes to speak. Anything longer will have points deducted.

CATEGORIES

Beef – Dairy

Crops – Floral

Fruit/Vegetables – Goat

Green House – Horses

Nursery/Landscape – Sheep

Small Animals – Swine

Turf/Lawn -- Poultry

CREED

The student will be judged on reciting the FFA Creed from memory; they will answer questions on the creed.

PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING

Student gets their topic of choice. Their speech must be 6-8 minutes; anything longer will be deducted from the student’s points.

Each judge will get to ask each participant 2 questions.

EXTEMPORANEOUS

The student will draw 3 topics relating to current Ag issues. The student will pick one and will have 30 minutes to prepare. Note cards are allowed.

The speech must be 4 minutes minimum, 6 minutes max. Each judge will ask each participant 2 questions.

If you have anymore questions about FFA Chapter Speaking, please contact Shelby Bales (Student Leadership Champion) or Mr. Hammond.