2. ▪ Identify the features of an extemporaneous and impromptu
speech;
▪ Develop and deliver an effective extemporaneous speech and
impromptu speech;
3. EXTEMPORANEOUS
SPEECH
Most people who speak in public often prefer the
extemporaneous method of delivery. Although it might
look more challenging than the manuscript or
memorized speeches, it is more spontaneous and
personal.
An extemporaneous speech is a planned and prepared
speech. Unlike memorized or manuscript speeches
which are delivered word-for-word, an extemporaneous
speech is delivered with the help of short notes and a
clear outline.
4. Steps in Preparing for a Successful
Extemporaneous Speech
1. Reinforce! You may explore other main points, but
always refer back to your thesis statement. This will
greatly help your audience remember your message.
2. Capture! State the central idea of your
extemporaneous speech in one declarative sentence.
Keep your sentence specific. Ask yourself what you want
your audience to know exactly.
5. 3. Develop! Now that you have a clear central idea, you
are ready to map out the supporting points in an outline.
4. Introduce! In the introduction, make sure you:
• grab the attention of the audience with a striking
one-liner.
• give a short background by explaining why they
have to listen.
• state your thesis.
6. 5. Check! Develop at least three main points and check
each of them with these questions:
• Does each point have one single idea?
• Does each point reiterate the thesis statement?
• Does each point prepare the discussion of the next
main point?
6. Supply! Make sure that each main point has enough
examples, testimonies, statistics, or cases. In doing this,
you give the audience new information or views to learn
from.
7.
8. IMPROMPTU SPEECH
Impromptu speeches are delivered with little or no time
for preparation. In most instances, you are called to speak at
the spur of the moment because you are expected to be
knowledgeable about the subject. For example, your teacher
assigned you to read an article before the class starts.Then,
during the class you were asked to deliver an impromptu
speech about what you have learned from the article.
Another instance to illustrate an impromptu situation is
when you are campaigning for a position in school and you
are asked by your fellow students to respond to their
questions.