Extemporaneous Speaking

Leadership

Cluster:

State Qualifying Event:

Not Required

Participation:

Individual

Level:

National Competition

Competition Type:

Leadership

The competition requires competitors to give a three to five minute speech on an assigned topic with five minutes of advance preparation. Competitors enter the preparation area one at a time, where they are given a speech topic. They are judged on voice, mechanics, platform deportment, organization, and effectiveness.

The career competitions of the SkillsUSA Illinois Championships follow the current edition of the SkillsUSA Technical Standards. These are available to professional members (advisors and teachers) as a membership benefit following their submission of membership.