Extempore Speeches

Definition: Spoken or done without any preparation or practice. ( e) e

Basically it’s about projecting confidence and telling what you know in a short span of time. Firstly your body language should convey the fact that you are not shaky about coming to stage.One should feel the confidence within oneself Secondly you should know a few facts about the topic you are going to talk about. For this it’s a good idea if you go through the daily newspapers and have a general understanding about things. Then it’s all about talking effectively without stuttering and good posture. Your body language should project good confidence. At the same time you also shouldn’t appear smug. Well, when it comes to content, it’s better if you organize your points and tell them in a systematic manner. It’s good if you mention most of the points without going much deep in to any of them. It’s always better to limit your speech to the time allotted for one speech, especially if its a competition.

Main Points for Building a Case: Introduction:  Define your Topic  Stance ( a mental position from which things are viewed ) Body  Arguments Supporting your topic Refuting/ Rebutting (to deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it) Conclusion ( Wrapping up your case )

PropositionOpposition First Speaker(3 mins)  Introduction(1 min) o Definition o Stance  Body (2mins) o 2-3 Arguments 1.First Speaker(3 mins)  Introduction o (same as given by the proposition) Opposition has to follow the definition. o (Just state your topic)  Refute (2 mins maximum) o the arguments given by the First speaker of Proposition  Body(1 min) o 1-2 arguments 1.Second Speaker( 8 mins)  Refute( 2-3 mins) o the arguments given by the First Speaker of Opposition o Support arguments given by your first speaker which are refuted by opposition  Body (5-6 mins) o Give all the arguments to support your Topic 2. Second Speaker(8 mins) Refute (3-4 mins) o 3-4 Main arguments given by the Second speaker of Proposition to support his/her topic Body (4-5 mins) o Give all the arguments to support your Topic. 1.Third Speaker (8 mins)  Refute (5-6 mins) o all the arguments given by Opposition  Conclusion (2-3 mins) 3.Third Speaker (8mins)  Refute (5-6 mins) o all the arguments given by Proposition  Conclusion (2-3 mins)

Point of Information Point of information: Question asked from the following speakers  1 st Speaker of Proposition and Opposition (Must answer 1 point of information)  2 nd Speaker of Proposition and Opposition ( Must answer 2 point of information) When you have a point of information raise your hand and say in an audible voice “Point of Information sir/madam” For the Speaker : If you want to Accept it say “Accepted” If you don’t want to answer say “Denied”. If you want to accept it after completing your sentence then you can say “wait” Stand up when you are asking a question/ point of information

Rules:  Don’t be rude  Control your temper  Don’t shout  You should be loud and clear  Be Respectful

Topic 1. Academic qualifications are commonly felt to give a person the best chance of success in life. 2. Should there be a ban on television advertisements aimed at children? 3. Should the sale and consumption of alcohol – the world’s favorite drug – be further restricted, or even banned? 4. Should arranged marriages be outlawed? 5. Should news broadcasters be required to be balanced and impartial in their reporting of events? 6. Are beauty contests harmful? 7. Should schools and colleges increase the importance placed on co-curricular activities, so that they are formally recognized as equal to the academic curriculum 8. Is democracy, as is so often assumed, really the best form of government? 9. Should examinations be replaced with other forms of assessment? 10. Should family members receive a wage for the work they do in the home? 11. Should parents be held morally and legally responsible for the actions/needs of their children?