Merced FFA strongly promotes public speaking and provides many opportunities for our students to gain public speaking skills that they can use throughout their lives in the future.
There are 5 public speaking contests available for students of the Merced FFA to compete in. The categories are as follows:
- Creed
- Extemporaneous - Impromptu |
- Job Interview
- Prepared Public Speaking |
Creed |
Extemporaneous |
This contests is for Greenhands only.
Students will memorize and comprehend the FFA Creed extensively. The contest begins with reciting the creed followed by questions about the Creed. |
Students compile a binder of information on various ag. related topics. You must write an essay in a given amount of time during the contest based on the information you've compiled and present it.
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Prepared |
Impromptu |
In this contest, students write a 6-minute speech on any agricultural issue and answer questions based on this topic.
Job InterviewStudents compile a resume, cover letter, and job application and participate in a mock interview for an job in the agricultural industry.
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Designed for sophomore members, and similar to the Extemporaneous contest, students must compile a binder of information on various ag. related topics. They must write an essay in a given amount of time during the contest and present that essay to a set of judges.
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