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Impromptu Speaking: 1 - 2 Minutes 1 - 2 Minutes 2 - 3 Minutes

Impromptu speaking involves drawing three topics and having five minutes to prepare an unprepared 1-3 minute speech. Participants must pre-register and speeches are given on a first come basis between 9-11:15am. Speeches are judged on introduction, context, and summary. Speakers may use one note card but should not rely on it. No costumes, props, or questions are allowed. Speeches should include an introduction outlining the topic, 2-5 main points in the body, and a concluding summary.

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Impromptu Speaking: 1 - 2 Minutes 1 - 2 Minutes 2 - 3 Minutes

Impromptu speaking involves drawing three topics and having five minutes to prepare an unprepared 1-3 minute speech. Participants must pre-register and speeches are given on a first come basis between 9-11:15am. Speeches are judged on introduction, context, and summary. Speakers may use one note card but should not rely on it. No costumes, props, or questions are allowed. Speeches should include an introduction outlining the topic, 2-5 main points in the body, and a concluding summary.

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IMPROMPTU SPEAKING

Is a short, unprepared speech in which you have a choice of three topics


to speak about, and five minutes to prepare your thoughts.

General Rules:

1. Pre-registration is required. Speeches will be given on a


first come, first serve basis between the hours of 9:00 and
11:15 a.m.; early arrival is recommended.
2. Each person will draw three topics and choose one to speak
about.
3. The speaker will have five minutes of preparation time.
4. Time limit:

Junior 1 ½ - 2 minutes Ages 9-10 It will be noted in the


Intermediate 1 ½ - 2 minutes Ages 11-13 comments if they do not meet
or they exceed the time limits.
Senior 2 ½ - 3 minutes Ages 14-18

5. A reminder sign will be given to participants to tell the


speaker of the remaining time: 30 seconds, 15 seconds,
and stop.
6. Members will be judged on the introduction to the topic,
context, and summary.
7. One note card may be used, but the speaker should not rely
upon the card. It is suggested that the presenter write key
ideas on the card rather that complete sentences.
8. In this category, the audience should not ask questions at
the end of the speech.
9. No costumes or props may be used during the delivery of
this speech.
10. This event is for Junior, Intermediate and Senior only.

YOUR IMPROMPTU SPEECH

Your speech should contain three main parts.

1. INTRODUCTION

The Introduction, in which you greet and warm up your


audience, then stimulate their appetite for what you are
about to tell them.
2. BODY

The Body of the speech is the main portion of your talk.


Hopefully, this should have no more than three to five main
points. More may confuse you and your audience.

3. CONCLUSION

The Conclusion will present a brief summary of your main


points. You may find it effective to close on a high note with
a poem, quotation, joke, surprise statement, or challenge.
Give a warm compliment to your audience.

The following is an example of how to create your speech:

 INTRODUCTION
 Opening
 Personal anecdote
 Startling statement or fact
 Quote
 Poem
 Appropriate story or joke
 Preview - tell your audience in capsule form what you are going to
cover in your speech.
 BODY
 The "Meat and Potatoes" of your speech, your theme or thesis
 Point #1 - General topic Theme Analogy
 Point #2 - Past Present Future (example: problem,
damage, and 3 solutions)
 Point #3 - Cause Effect Action needed
 CONCLUSION
 Summary
 Closing Thought

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