Lesson Plan 5 – Extemporaneous Public Speaking
This National FFA Organization lesson plan introduces students to the FFA Extemporaneous Public Speaking LDE and provides practice preparing and delivering speeches with limited prep time. Through warm-up activities, a quote-based speech outline worksheet, peer/group scoring with the official LDE rubric, and a group storytelling exercise, students learn to research, write, and deliver an extemporaneous speech. It includes student handouts, a list of quote and agricultural topics, a scoring rubric, and an answer key.
At a glance
- Learning objectives
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- Research, write and prepare a speech in 30 minutes or less.
- Deliver a four- to six-minute extemporaneous speech.
- Time required
- 90 minutes (*Time requirements may vary based upon student understanding and class schedule.)
- Grade level
- Grades 9 and 10
- Materials
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- A copy of the “Extemporaneous Public Speaking” worksheet for each student (Rubric – Word, PDF, Google)
- A bucket/bag of random items
- The topics cut into strips (Quotes as Topics – Word, PDF, Google; Agricultural Topics – Word, PDF, Google)
- Vocabulary
- Extemporaneous
- Resources/References
- Website: Extemporaneous Public Speaking, FFA.org/participate/ldes/extemporaneous-public-speaking/
- Related Resources
- Communication Skills, https://FFA.box.com/s/si30wgbncntqmefkf2222yittysvvdmn
- Cross-Curricular Connections
- English/Language Arts: Develop impromptu writing and speaking skills. Deliver an extemporaneous speech.
- Virtual Instruction Ideas
- This lesson can be taught virtually. All student handouts can be sent or posted electronically. All links can be posted onto the preferred learning management system.
- Partnership for 21st Century Skills
- Collaboration; Communication; Flexibility and Adaptability; Information Literacy; Information, Communications, and Technology Literacy; Leadership and Responsibility; Productivity and Accountability; Think Creatively; Work Creatively with Others
Downloads & Links
Aligned Standards
AFNR Career Ready Practices
- CRP.01Act as a responsible and contributing citizen and employee.
- CRP.02Apply appropriate academic and technical skills. Career-ready individuals readily access and use the knowledge and skills acquired through experience and education to be more productive.
- CRP.04Communicate clearly, effectively, and with reason. Career-ready individuals communicate thoughts, ideas and action plans with clarity, whether using written, verbal and/or visual methods.
- CRP.06Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
- CRP.09Model integrity, ethical leadership and effective management.
Common Core – Speaking and Listening
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.1Initiate and participate effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grades 9-10 topics, texts, and issues, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.2Integrate multiple sources of information presented in diverse media or formats (e.g., visually, quantitatively, orally) evaluating the credibility and accuracy of each source.
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.SL.9-10.4Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, substance, and style are appropriate to purpose, audience, and task.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.9-10.6Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate.
Common Core – Writing
- CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.9-10.2Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas, concepts, and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.3Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, well-chosen details, and well-structured event sequences.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.4Produce clear and coherent writing the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.5Develop and strengthen writing as needed by planning, revising, editing, rewriting, or trying a new approach, focusing on addressing what is most significant for a specific purpose and audience.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.7Conduct short as well as more sustained research projects to answer a question (including a self-generated question) or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate; synthesize multiple sources on the subject, demonstrating understanding of the subject under investigation.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-10.8Gather relevant information from multiple authoritative print and digital sources, using advanced searches effectively; assess the usefulness of each source in answering the research question; integrate information into the text selectively to maintain the flow of ideas, avoiding plagiarism and following a standard format for citation.
- CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.9-12.9Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
FFA Precept
- FFA.CS-MCommunication: Effectively interact with others in personal and professional settings.
- FFA.CS-NDecision Making: Analyze a situation and execute an appropriate course of action.
- FFA.CS-OFlexibility/Adaptability: Be flexible in various situations and adapt to change.
- FFA.PG-HSocial Growth: Successfully interact with others and adapt to various social situations.
- FFA.PG-IProfessional Growth: Assume responsibility for attaining and improving upon the skills needed for career success.
- FFA.PG-JMental Growth: Embrace cognitive and intellectual development relative to reasoning, thinking and coping.
- FFA.PL-AAction: Assume responsibility and take the necessary steps to achieve the desired results, no matter what the goal or task at hand.
- FFA.PL-BRelationship: Build relationships, work as a team player and appreciate the talents of others.
- FFA.PL-CVision: Visualize the future and how to get there.
- FFA.PL-EAwareness: Understand personal vision, mission and goals.
- FFA.PL-FContinuous Improvement: Accept responsibility for learning and personal growth.