Organizing and Delivering an Extemporaneous Speech

Definition Planned and prepared speech. Delivered with the help of short notes and a clear outline. Delivered conversationally. More spontaneous and personal. Commonly used during campaign speeches before election and class reporting. A smooth, dynamic performance that incorporate research, background knowledge and opinion. Social issues is the most commonly used topic.

3 Steps in Studying your Extemporaneous Topic Identify the type of extemporaneous question you have to answer. Is it a question of fact? - Typically answerable by “Yes” or “No”. Is it a question of value? - Centered on whether a topic is good or bad, moral or unmoral, just or unjust. Is it a question of policy? - Focused on what policy or rule should be followed.

2. Determine if your topic is informative or persuasive. 3. Stick to your topic and look at all of the sides and angles of the problem.

Choosing an Organizational Pattern or Method Cause and Effect Problem and Solution Advantage and Disadvantage Logical Time or Chronological Spatial or Geographic

Steps in Preparing for a Successful Extemporaneous Speech Reinforce! Capture! Develop! Introduce! Check! Supply! Conclude!

Outline for an Extemporaneous Speech I. Introduction A. Opening attention-getter B. The need to listen C. thesis Statement II. Body A. Main Point 1 1. Subpoint 1 a. Evidence b. Statistics 2. Subpoint 2 B. Main Point 2 III. Conclusion A. Attention getter b. Restatement of thesis or review of main points

6 process for Doing an Extemporaneous Speech Choose your topic. Make a thesis statement. Create points that support your thesis. Develop support for your thesis. Write your introduction, body and conclusion. Deliver your speech.

REFERENCE: Sipacio, Philippe John F. & Balgos, Ann Richie G. (2016) Oral Communication in Context For Senior High School () C & E Publishing:893 EDSA, South Triangle, Quezon City