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Prepared Speech

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The competition evaluates competitors' ability to prepare and present a clear and effective series of thoughts in a prepared speech centered around a theme. Participants demonstrate their public speaking skills by delivering a five- to seven-minute speech. The assessment focuses on the structure, content, and delivery of the speech, highlighting competitors' capabilities in articulating ideas, engaging the audience, and conveying a compelling message on the central theme. Outstanding students exhibiting excellence in public speaking are recognized for their achievements in effective communication.

Contest standards

The NYC SkillsUSA standards document for this contest.

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