About this event
Impromptu Speaking asks a student to speak on a topic about FCCLA or family and consumer sciences without preparing ahead. Individual event, Levels 1, 2 and 3. This is a Skill Demonstration Event at the 2027 National Leadership Conference in San Antonio, June 22 to 26. There is no state qualifying round: students register for the NLC, first come, first served, and the top 3 are recognized, and Sullivan University gives the Level 3 top 3 scholarships of $10,000, $5,000 and $3,000 toward a related degree there. A member may enter one Skill Demonstration Event, plus either one judged project event (such as Job Interview) or the Knowledge Bowl. FCCLA releases the 2027 guidelines, with times and rubrics, to members in March 2027.
FormatPresentation
DurationShort on-site event at the NLC (times come in the member-only 2027 guidelines)
Solo or teamIndividual
CategorySkill Demonstration
Your plan
How to study
Built from FCCLA's public information sheet.
Read the information sheet
FCCLA's public information sheet says what the event asks for. The full guidelines, times and rubric are for members only, so ask your advisor for them.
Information sheet (opens in a new tab)Practice on fresh topics
The topic is given at the event, so nothing is written ahead. Practice on topics you have not seen, inside the official prep time, until a clear opening, a few strong points and a close come together in that time.
Rehearse the speech
Type or say your speech. The judge scores it on ChapterPrep's practice rubric (FCCLA's own is for members only).
Get judged on your speech
What it covers
What the event covers
From FCCLA's public summary of the event. The rubric judges use is for FCCLA members only, so it is not printed here.
- FCCLA's mission, programs and purposes
- Family and consumer sciences subjects and careers
- Organizing a speech on the spot
- Delivery: voice, pace and eye contact
Guidelines and resources
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