Impromptu Speaking. Feeling Put On The Spot? Click mouse to continue What’s more challenging than preparing to give a speech? How about giving a speech…

Impromptu Speaking

Feeling Put On The Spot?

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What’s more challenging than preparing to give a speech?

How about giving a speech…without advance preparation?

The Triumphs And Terrors Of Table Topics


Immediately after being given 3 topics, you will have 3 minutes to prepare a speech that is:- Organized- Coherent- Entertaining

Three Approaches To Help


The Challenge Of Table Topics- Structuring a response

Selecting A Strategy- Thinking of what to say

Whatever You Do, Don’t…- Short list of things not to do

The Challenge Of Table Topics


Requires extemporaneous response We will use it in our meetings to

practice for real-life situations:- Asked/asking for directions- Answering the phone- Job interview questions- Talking to a customer

Is There A Formula?


We can’t always anticipate a question’s content…

Or predict when we will be asked “to give a few words”

It is possible to become better prepared and confident to answer

When Giving An Impromptu Talk


1. Read/THINK about question/topic2. Pause3. Confirm4. Tell5. End!

We’ll cover these points in detail

Listen: Responsibilities


Don’t just read, be attentive & think

Use what you read as part of your response:- Resist speaking until ready- Focus on what you want to say- Agree/disagree with question

Read-Pause-Confirm-Tell-End


Give your brain a chance to refresh

Adds drama Acknowledge the question/topic:

- Smile- Speak clearly- No filler words (“Ah”, “Um”)

Avoid “Filler Word Click-Guilt!”




Repeat question out loud as part of speech:- Give evaluator’s mind a

chance to absorb concept- Verify the topic, in case you

misunderstood the question



Dazzle audience with your reply! Stay focused on what you say Express only the essential points

in your reply



Don’t belabor your response Bring your comments to a close:

- Summarize your main point- Smile at the conclusion- Make final eye contact- Sit down!

Remember The Secret Formula


1. Read2. Pause3. Confirm4. Tell5. End!

Second Step To Help






Selecting A StrategyExpress an OpinionAddress Cause and EffectBreak the Topic into ComponentsDiscuss the Past, Present and

FutureWe’ll cover these points in detail

Strategies: Express An Opinion


State your opinion Pro/Con, justify your position:

- One item of support to answer a question

- Two or three items of support if responding to a speech

Strategies: Address Cause And Effect


State the situation Discuss causes Align with consequences

Strategies: Break Topic Into Components


Discuss each element individually

Describe elements by their:- Differences- Difficulty- Relative importance

Strategies: Discuss The Past, Present, And Future


Establish a timeline reference:- Assess the situation over a

period of time, consider:- Benchmarks- Milestones- Historical significance


Selecting A Strategy SummaryExpress an OpinionAddress Cause and EffectBreak the Topic into ComponentsDiscuss the Past, Present and

Future

Third Step To Help






Whatever You Do, Don’t… Apologize

- It’s annoying Ramble

- Avoid verbatim repetition Invent

- Be sincere and honest

What We Learned Today






Wrap-up To think on your feet is a good habit

to cultivate It takes time and effort to

establish these habits Practice these basic concepts to

accept the challenge of “Impromptu Speaking”

Outside study info

Below is link to my wikispace for UIL Impromptu Speaking, use this to practice and learn outside of weekly meetings.

http://mskuilinfo.wikispaces.com/

http://mskuilinfo.wikispaces.com/


• April 12• McLean MS

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