Model How to Deliver an Impromptu Speech

Impromptu speaking challenges a speaker to develop an organized speech in a limited time period using arguments and supporting details from his or her own observations, experiences, and readings. The accomplished impromptu speaker will touch the listener by his or her insight of the topic and by using a polished speaking style

Wait! Before Speaking Confidently walk to front of class Wait When all are quiet begin speaking Pause at end Wait several seconds Confidently walk to your seat

Use Good Posture Stand with equal weight Keep shoulders back Keep chin parallel with floor Hang arms at side Practice standing with good posture

Maintain Poise Poise means maintaining self-control Look confident and friendly Avoid leaning on one leg Keep good posture throughout speech Avoid giggling that’s not related to content Use gestures and body language to reinforce ideas

Use Sustained Eye Contact Look eye to eye at each listener Look for 3 seconds at one listener Turn head Look for 3 seconds at another listener Avoid quick glimpses

How to Use Speaker Notes and Sustained Eye Contact Look down at notes Do not talk when looking down at notes Pause, get ideas in your mind Look up at listener Talk to listener Do not talk to the note card Practice using sustained eye contact

Project Voice Turn up the volume Take a deep breath Talk loud Project voice to last row of class Watch for signs listener cannot hear you Practice projecting the voice

Slow Rate Talk slowly Articulate each sound clearly Pause, look at notes Say important words slowly Pause, take a breath Allow listener time to understand Swallow Practice saying all words slowly

Vary Pitch Pitch is the melody of the voice Make your pitch move like a wave Vary your pitch Avoid sounding monotone Practice making voice like a wave

Be Enthusiastic! Sound energetic! Look animated! Let enthusiasm spill from you! Gesture! Use body language to emphasize ideas!

Use Vocal Variety Vary your volume Vary your rate Vary your pitch Sound energetic Practice using vocal variety

Look and Act Alive! Smile Use facial expressions Use body language Use gestures Be animated Have fun speaking! Practice !

Delivery Makes the Speech Content is important to a successful speech Strong delivery is critical to a successful speech Practice makes for strong delivery!

PRACTICE! Save 2 minutes prep time to PRACTICE! Move the LIPS MOUTH the WORDS MAKE NO NOISE! PRACTICE UNTIL CALLED TO SPEAK PRACTICE UNTIL JUDGE IS READY PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!