The Impromptu Speech | Oral Communication

This powerpoint points out the benifits that you would get from impromptu speeches and this also shows the advantages and disadvantages of impromptu speech

1. Impromptu Speech

2. How is an effective impromptu speech prepared and delivered?

3. Photo Prompts Pick a photo from the pile. Prepare to talk about your photo for one minute. Deliver your speech! You only have two minutes.

4. Review Which type of speech allows speakers to utilize a script during delivery? Which type of speech capitalizes on the speaker’s memory for delivery?

5. Impromptu Speech delivered with little or no preparation generally brief and unrehearsed Instances: speeches during occasions, recitations in class, or add/refute to what a classmate has said

6. Strategies in Organizing an Impromptu Speech Opening-Rule of Three-Clincher has a compelling opening lists down three reasons that support the opening clincher - should summarize the points and wrap up the speech well

7. Opening-Rule of Three-Clincher Opening Let us be honest with ourselves: we are so engrossed with ourselves that we often forget that our actions make an impact on other people. There are several reasons why we should empathize more with others. Rule of Three First, people tend to be nicer to others when they experience other people’s kindness. Second, showing empathy directs us to be more sociable with people in our own environment; it helps create a supportive network. Lastly, being empathetic paves way for others to be more understanding of other people’s situations, and it becomes a norm, where everyone is more sensitive to each other. Clincher Although only in an ideal world can these three things can be achieved, if everyone starts to practice empathy, we can affect the world and make it a better place.

8. Past-Present-Future state analogies best strategy to use to showcase the improvement of something over time Strategies in Organizing an Impromptu Speech

9. Past-Present-Future In the past, people did not have the internet to communicate with people who are physically far. People would rely on snail mail or phone calls so they can get in touch with loved ones. Presently, however, access to different social media sites allows us to talk to others with just a click. In the future, there will definitely be more opportunities and ways to get in touch with loved ones .

10. Point-Reason-Example/Explanation-Point employs the use of recollection starts with the main point then provides the reason behind it explains the reason to support the main point restates the main point and states the conclusion Strategies in Organizing an Impromptu Speech

11. Point-Reason-Example/Explanation-Point Point Being nationalistic is an important part of being a Filipino. Reason I say this with pride because I realized that ordinary Filipinos still show their pride for the country through their work Example/ Explanation One example would be the construction workers who are tasked to build infrastructure for the masses’ use. They stick to their job and try to do their best because they know many people will benefit from their work. Point In all aspects of society, Filipinos can and should continue to show their pride for the country.

12. Tips on Delivering an Impromptu Speech Think first before speaking. Pause for two to three seconds as you gather thoughts and reflect on what you want to say. Consider the three major parts of a speech. Think of a short introduction, body, and conclusion for your speech.

13. Tips in Delivering an Impromptu Speech Identify your main point. Think of the main idea that you would like to convey to the audience. Then, build your speech around that main idea and provide supporting details, such as reasons or examples. Use signposts. Help the audience keep track of your points by using signposts, such as “First, I would like to say . . .,” “My second point is . . .,” or “Finally, I would like to . . .”

14. Tips in Delivering an Impromptu Speech Keep your speech short. Impromptu speeches are generally short, so be mindful of the time and only say what is essential. Be confident. Speak with conviction, and act and talk naturally. This way, the audience will be more likely to perceive you as a credible speaker.

15. Impromptu Speaking Choose one topic from the jar when it is your turn to deliver your impromptu speech. Prepare your speech for one minute. You are only allowed one minute of speaking time for your impromptu speech.

16. Reflection After your impromptu speech, reflect on your performance. Prepare to write a one-paragraph reflection of your delivery, with the following as your guide: What were your strengths? What were the points for improvement? How was your overall delivery?

17. Critiquing Other Speeches Critique two of the other students’ performances on their impromptu speeches. Use the rubric on the next slide to rate their speech. Then, write a short feedback on their performance, with the following questions as your guide: What were the strong points of the speaker? What were the points for improvement? What can you say about the speaker’s overall delivery of the speech?

18. Could being an expert impromptu speaker be considered as an advantage in the academe and in the workplace? Why or why not? Values Integration

19. Think of a thing inside the classroom that you would like to sell to others. Recite an impromptu speech for it. Your classmates and teacher will then gauge whether your speech was convincing enough or not. After the activity, answer the following questions: Was it easy for you to come up with a convincing impromptu speech for this task? Why or why not? What else do you think you need to do to become more comfortable in delivering impromptu speeches?

20. Assignment Watch this video . Write a short critique of the speech. In your critique, answer the following questions: What is the topic of the speech? Do you think the speaker was able to address and speak about the topic well? What do you think are the speaker’s strengths? What are the speaker’s points for improvement? What can you say about the speaker’s overall delivery?