Chapter 15: Extemporaneous & Impromptu Speaking Faith Ford & AL-Taimee Hassan

Extemporaneous Speaking: A presentation that is carefully prepared and practiced in advance. Previously planned but delivered with the help of few or no notes. Your notes should contain key words or phrases to remind you of the important ideas. When using your notes it helps jog your memory and remind you where you were in the speech. It will also allows you to adjust the time, you can add or drop information depending on how your audience is responding.

Real World Scenarios: Role in a Play Interview Speech News reporting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIHGmC_QOH4

Impromptu Speaking: A delivery method that is completely unrehearsed; “speaking of the cuff” is the nickname for this. The speaker uses no notes and relies to his or her ability to offer an immediate verbal response. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GefKPy5YYHI

How to prepare? Your speech is already written! You are not likely to be asked to give an impromptu speech unless you know the subject, so you are already ahead of the game! Your speeches are shaped by your experiences throughout your life, who you are, what you are, what you believe in, your thoughts. When you walk to the front to deliver your speech, don’t forget! You’ve actually been preparing that speech… all your life

Real Life Scenarios Asking to give feedback to an event, or incident Being questioned by news reporters Talking with friends

There Are Rules! Your speech may be off the cuff but you should still stick to the rules. First, your speech should have a purpose Second, your speech should flow logically. Here is a simple pattern which should be used for all speeches including impromptu: Introduction Development Conclusion

How to Deliver: Posture; confident stride Stand in the center or front of the room Keep good eye contact with your audience Remain fluent Although it good to take pauses , no long pauses Pronunciation and articulation Pace yourself PROJECT!!!!!!