1. Model How to Deliver an Impromptu Speech

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

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

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

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

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

15. 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!