1. A Mr. Keller Speech and Communications PowerPoint in 2-D
Impromptu Speaking
A Mr. Keller Speech and Communications PowerPoint in 2-D

2. Essential Question
How do I craft a dynamic, effective impromptu speech with confidence?

3. What is impromptu speaking?
Timed Speech
Choice of 3 Topics
Short Time to Prepare
Opportunity for Creativity
Develops Skills for other Speeches

4. How to structure the body
Rather than begin with an introduction, determining what to talk about in your impromptu speech should begin with the first two Pillars of Confidence:
Content
Organization

5. Body Structure Templates
There are a number of ways to structure the content in an impromptu speech. Here are some of the best:
Chronological
Locational
“The Format”
Argumentative
Compare/Contrast
Problem/Solution
Different Definitions
Format: How I once felt, How I now feel, And why my feeling have changed.

6. Time to practice! Swap your impromptu topics!
Get with a partner!
Swap your impromptu topics!
For each topic, you will practice in three phases:
Read one topic, explain to your partner how you would organize it, and why.
Read another topic, explain how you would organize it, and give it a shot (give a speech on the topic and have your partner time you).
Read the last topic, and have your partner time 30 seconds of prep time and how long you give the speech for.
Record the times you spoke for the second and third topics.
Be prepared to share:
Which organizational strategy helped the best.
How you came up with something to say if you weren’t an expert on the topic.

7. Intro Development
Think about a time that you overcame a difficult challenge.
Answer the following on a piece of paper:
* When did it happen?
* Where did it happen?
* Who was involved?
* What was the challenge?
* How did you overcome it?
* What did you learn?
Be prepared to share with a partner and/or with the class.

8. The Introduction First chance for a first impression
Make an ally in the audience
Establish your purpose: MEEP
Best format for impromptu?
Anecdote
Develop a few “Go-To” introductions
Overcoming an obstacle
A significant loss
Biographies of famous people
A significant mistake
Current events

9. Show us what you got!
For this round of impromptu speeches, focus on adapting one of your stories to one of the topics. Stretch as far as you can!

10. The Conclusion What was my topic? What was my purpose?
Have to think/remember:
What was my topic?
How do I “sum up” everything I’ve just spoken on?
What was my purpose?
What should the audience do/think now that I’m almost finished speaking?
What was my introduction?
How can I come back to it in a satisfying way?
Thank the audience.

11. Brain Training Writing Outlines Introduction Anecdote
Body Paragraph Template
3 Main Supports
Conclusion
“Full Circle”
Giving Impromptu Speeches
Record Time
Give “Oreo®” Feedback
Sharing Strategies with Groups
Compare Template Choices
Walk Through Together
Sharing Strategies with Keller
Ask Questions
Share Successes
Explore Challenges

12. Warm-Up
Today we’re going to try using current events as introductory topics.
Prepare for a “Keeping up with the News” activity by grabbing a magazine, Wall Street Journal, or valid online news publication.
You will be taking KuwtN notes instead of discussing your topic, and exploring impromptu topics to see if you can use a current event as an introduction instead of a story from your life.
If it ends up unsuccessful, don’t worry! Not all stories work with all topics – the important thing is to practice different ways to train your brain to make connections.

13. Brain Training Part Deux
Writing Outlines
Introduction
Anecdote
Body Paragraph Template
3 Main Supports
Conclusion
“Full Circle”
Giving Impromptu Speeches
Record Time
Give “Oreo®” Feedback
Sharing Strategies with Groups
Compare Template Choices
Walk Through Prompts Together
Rubric Overview with Keller
Ask Questions
Discuss Strategies
Explore Challenges

14. Howdy, Partner (work)
* Find your six o’ clock “Clock Partner” (or head over by my desk to get a partner.
* Grab an impromptu speech topic sheet.
* Practice at least two impromptu speeches each, record your time, and provide feedback to each other.
Try to:
Give an anecdote or current event as an introduction
Use one of our body paragraph templates to organize your three main ideas
Come “full circle” and explain how the listeners should believe or act based on the information in your speech

15. Howdy, Partner (work)
* Find your one o’ clock “Clock Partner” (or head over by my desk to get a partner.
* Grab an impromptu speech topic sheet.
* Practice giving yourself 30 seconds to decide on an anecdote and an organizational template. BRING YOUR TEMPLATE NOTES WITH YOU (or get with someone who has the notes).
Try to:
Give an anecdote or current event as an introduction
Use one of our body paragraph templates to organize your three main ideas
Come “full circle” and explain how the listeners should believe or act based on the information in your speech

16. Brain Training Part Trois
Organization Focus
Pick a Topic
Summarize a Personal Anecdote as an intro
Choose an Organizational Template
Write your Three Main Points
Giving Impromptu Speeches
Record Time
Give “Oreo®” Feedback
One thing they did well
One thing to work on
One final positive thing
Sharing Strategies with Groups
Compare Template Choices
Walk Through Prompts Together
One-on-One Impromptus
Same Prompt
Take Turns
Compare Times and Choices