extemporaneous means to speak conversationally without much preparation rules: draw 3 topics and...
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Extemporaneous means to speak conversationally without much preparation
Rules: draw 3 topics and have 30 minutes to prepare
Topics are in question format Topics deal with current events in either
DOMESTIC or FOREIGN issues Speech will be your developed answer to the
question No notes used, but speak from what you
know rather than trying to “memorize” lines Time should be 5-7 minutes
Attention-getter› Story, joke, anecdote› Shocking stats, quotes
Link to the Audience› Who are they› Why should they care
about this issue? Credibility
› Who are you› What makes you an
authority and/or interested in this topic/issue
Thesis› In Extemp, this is
where you STATE YOUR QUESTION exactly like it is written on your topic slip
› Phrase the transition in a unique way
SIGNPOST› Preview to your 3 main
points› VERY IMPORTANT!› This a road map to the
rest of your speech- state them EXACTLY.
TRANSITION (include direction of the topic)
First main point Break into 2-3 subpoints,
which include for EACH:› CLAIM› SUPPORT (site source)› WARRANT
TRANSITION (include direction of the topic)
Second main point Break into 2-3 subpoints,
which include for EACH:› CLAIM› SUPPORT (site source)› WARRANT
TRANSITION (include direction of the topic)
Third main point Break into 2-3 subpoints,
which include for EACH:› CLAIM› SUPPORT (site source)› WARRANT
You should have 2-3 cited sources PER MAIN POINT
There should NEVER be confusion about what your topic/question is throughout
Be sure your main points are memorable (use a vehicle, such as ANALOGY, THREES, etc.)
Transition› Remind judge/audience
of your question/topic SUMMARY
› This is the same as your SIGNPOST and your MAIN POINTS
› Be sure to remind your judge/audience of what you covered
CLINCHER› Round out your speech› Tie back to the Intro› Tie into main points
Ask yourself: Did I state the question? Did I continuously
answer the question throughout?
Did I explain my answer to the question? Did I make my position clear?
Did I cite all of my sources clearly? Did they make sense? Were they relevant?
Did I follow clear speech structure?
5-7 minutes?
This speech should INSPIRE your audience and make them think…
It should express your views on a social problem, explain what caused/causes the problem, and the SOLUTION to the problem
What ACTION can we take to solve it? Time should be 8-10 minutes The audience/judge should leave
feeling inspired and thoughtful
Attention-getter› Story, joke, anecdote› Shocking stats, quotes
Link to the Audience› Who are they› Why should they care
about this issue? Credibility
› Who are you & what makes you an authority and/or interested in this topic/issue
› WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION FOR WRITING THIS?
Thesis› In Oratory, this is
where your topic & direction will be made clear
SIGNPOST› Preview to your 3 main
points› Phrase them with a
VEHICLE in mind (theme, analogy, etc.)
› VERY IMPORTANT!› This a road map to the
rest of your speech- state them EXACTLY.
TRANSITION (said as you walk) First main point This is where you will set up the
PROBLEM Break into 2-3 subpoints, which
include for EACH:› CLAIM› SUPPORT (site source)› WARRANT
TRANSITION (include direction of the topic)
Second main point This is where you will set up the
CAUSE of the PROBLEM Break into 2-3 subpoints, which
include for EACH:› CLAIM› SUPPORT (site source)› WARRANT
TRANSITION (include direction of the topic)
Third main point This is where you will set up the
SOLUTION Break into 2-3 subpoints, which
include for EACH:› CLAIM› SUPPORT (site source)› WARRANT
You should have 2-3 cited sources PER MAIN POINT
There should NEVER be confusion about what your topic is throughout
Be sure your main points are memorable (use a vehicle, such as ANALOGY, THREES, etc.)
Transition› Remind judge/audience
of your topic SUMMARY
› This is the same as your SIGNPOST and your MAIN POINTS
› Be sure to remind your judge/audience of what you covered
CLINCHER› Round out your speech› Tie back to the Intro› Tie into main points
Ask yourself: Did I inspire the judge/
audience? Did I move the audience
to take action/solve the problem?
Did I make the audience think about something in a new way?
Did I make my position clear?
Did I incorporate a mix of humor and serious content?
Did I achieve my goals?
Eyes› Look at people in your
audience to gain credibility and make emotional contact between your words and your audience
› Change eye contact on thought groups
› Careful not to flit around the room without purpose, not really contacting with anyone
› Avoid searching the ceiling, floor or around the room for memory recall, etc.
Mouth/Face› Smile at appropriate times› Be sure your facial expressions
match the emotional tone in your words
Stance/body› Be sure you stand up straight and
lift your shoulders to appear confident
› Avoid nervous movements such as rocking, pacing, or shifting feet/weight
Gestures› Make sure your hands are used
with purpose› Stress main ideas with deliberate
gestures› Avoid nervous gestures such as
gripping/grasping clothes, pockets, hair, etc. during delivery
Feet placement› Plant your feet, don’t shift!› Walk with purpose› Utilize the diamond pattern to
create interest
My Three Favorite Movies Intro
› A. AG: a movie line, a movie statistic, announcer voice, etc.
› B. Say something about why you love movies
› C. SIGNPOST: “My three favorite movies are X, Y, and Z
› Transition: “My first favorite movie is X…” Body A. Movie X
› Brief plot synopsis of Movie X› Why you love Movie X› *you might include
reviews/lines, etc. for support as you go
› Transition: “A second movie I love is Y…”
B. Movie Y› Brief plot synopsis of Movie Y› Why you love Movie Y› Transition: “A third movie favorite of mine is
Z…”
C. Movie Z› Brief plot synopsis of Movie Z› Why you love Movie Z› Transition: “A second movie I love is Y…”
Conclusion› A. Summary of Movies X,Y,Z› B. Call for Action: briefly
encourage your audience to see these movies
› C. Clincher: round out the speech (tie back to something in the Intro, etc.)