Lesson Plan – The FFA Creed

Essential Question: Why is it important to memorize and present something like the FFA Creed
in front of other people?
Objectives: TLWBT: Explain the importance of the FFA Creed. Examine the FFA Creed and
summarize it visually.
Opening: explain the EQ and Obj.
- Facts about the creed
o Written in 1928, but not adopted until 1930
o Author was E.M. Tiffany
o Tried to replace it in 1990 (epic fail)
o Substantial impact on leadership development
o Provides direction and value to FFA members
- Jeopardy Labs`

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- Gallery walk
o Students will READ either paragraph 1 or 2 of the creed in groups
o They will DRAW and describe the paragraph with only pictures.
o They will prepare to SHARE their poster by SUMMARIZING the paragraph
orally.
- Why is public speaking an important skill?

o Confidence
o Leadership
o Critical thinking
o Relationships
o Communication
o Influence
o Motivating others
- How might improved public speaking help in YOUR life?
o Create Canva infographic