Extemporaneous speech
2017 prompt
(for reference only!!!)
a new 2019 prompt will be issued at the region competition
As a new President of the United States takes office, he will be briefed on hundreds of topics and issues. You have been invited in to brief him on what SkillsUSA is and why it is so important to Career and Technical Education. Prepare your speech as though you are presenting to the President and his newly appointed Secretary of Education.
(for reference only!!!)
a new 2019 prompt will be issued at the region competition
As a new President of the United States takes office, he will be briefed on hundreds of topics and issues. You have been invited in to brief him on what SkillsUSA is and why it is so important to Career and Technical Education. Prepare your speech as though you are presenting to the President and his newly appointed Secretary of Education.
Clothing
For men: Official SkillsUSA blazer or jacket, black dress slacks, white dress shirt, plain black tie with no pattern (or SkillsUSA black tie), black socks, black shoes.
For women: Official SkillsUSA blazer or jacket; black dress skirt (knee-length) or black slacks; plain business-like white, collarless blouse (or white blouse with small, plain collar that may not extend onto the lapels of the blazer); black sheer or skin-tone hose; black shoes.
guidelines
1. Contestants will draw numbers during the pre-contest orientation meeting to determine the order of competition.
2. The technical committee will select a speech topic based upon material in the SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook. All contestants will be assigned the same topic.
3. Contestants will enter the preparation room, where they will be given a speech topic. Contestants will have five minutes to determine the content and organize their speeches.
4. During preparation time, contestants may consult reference materials supplied in the preparation room and may make notes on 3"x5" cards for use during the speech. Contestants may not take any outlines, notes or reference materials into the preparation room.
5. The speech shall be at least three minutes in length but shall not exceed five minutes.
Penalty: Five points will be deducted for each 30 seconds or fraction thereof under three minutes, or for each 30 seconds or fraction thereof over five minutes
6. Time limit: Time will be started when the speech begins. The timekeeper will signal the speaker at three minutes, four minutes and five minutes. Contestants will be permitted to use a watch or clock.
7. Contestants will not mention their name, school, city or state at any time in the presentation room. A five-point penalty will be assessed for each occurrence.
For men: Official SkillsUSA blazer or jacket, black dress slacks, white dress shirt, plain black tie with no pattern (or SkillsUSA black tie), black socks, black shoes.
For women: Official SkillsUSA blazer or jacket; black dress skirt (knee-length) or black slacks; plain business-like white, collarless blouse (or white blouse with small, plain collar that may not extend onto the lapels of the blazer); black sheer or skin-tone hose; black shoes.
guidelines
1. Contestants will draw numbers during the pre-contest orientation meeting to determine the order of competition.
2. The technical committee will select a speech topic based upon material in the SkillsUSA Leadership Handbook. All contestants will be assigned the same topic.
3. Contestants will enter the preparation room, where they will be given a speech topic. Contestants will have five minutes to determine the content and organize their speeches.
4. During preparation time, contestants may consult reference materials supplied in the preparation room and may make notes on 3"x5" cards for use during the speech. Contestants may not take any outlines, notes or reference materials into the preparation room.
5. The speech shall be at least three minutes in length but shall not exceed five minutes.
Penalty: Five points will be deducted for each 30 seconds or fraction thereof under three minutes, or for each 30 seconds or fraction thereof over five minutes
6. Time limit: Time will be started when the speech begins. The timekeeper will signal the speaker at three minutes, four minutes and five minutes. Contestants will be permitted to use a watch or clock.
7. Contestants will not mention their name, school, city or state at any time in the presentation room. A five-point penalty will be assessed for each occurrence.