MINNESOTA
FFA ASSOCIATION

Overview

During the Prepared Public Speaking Leadership Development Event (LDE), students write and deliver a six to eight-minute speech about a current agriculture-related topic.

Students research a topic of interest and then put together a creative, informative speech. The speech is then presented to a panel of judges, who score the student based on the speech’s content, composition and delivery.

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Expectations at Convention for Prepared Public Speaking

• Official Dress is required.

• Arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled speaking time.

• Ask before leaving the event.

• Check in and make sure your name is called prior to competing

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What SHOULD students bring? (Tools/equipment/materials)

• A copy of the speech for personal use if needed

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What can students NOT BRING for themselves? 

• No props allowed to be brought in

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What will get an individual disqualified? 

• Disruptive behavior

• Plagiarism 

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What will be provided by the event?

• A place to sit while waiting for the competition

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