ON EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEAKING

Presentation 4

TASK
work in TRIADS
Choose (1) researcher (2) writer (3) speaker
SPEECH OF INTRODUCTION
1) Attention grabber
2) Greeting
3) Purpose of speech
4) Focus on the background, credentials, interests and goals
5) End by looking for a commonality among members
Speech should be good for 3-5 minutes

TARGET
Determine the components of extemporaneous speaking
and its connection to debate
Evaluate skills in speech delivery using an extemporaneous
rubric

Almighty God, creator of all things,

true source of light and wisdom,
origin of all being,
graciously let a ray of your light penetrate
the darkness of our understanding.
Give us a keen mind,
a retentive memory, and
the ability to grasp things
correctly and fundamentally.
Grant us the talent
of being exact in our explanations
and the ability to express ourselves
with thoroughness and charm.
Point out the beginning,
direct the progress,
and help in the completion.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

RESEARCH is a
creative work
undertaken on a
systematic basis in
order to increase
the stock of
knowledge.

In speech writing, it is
important to keep the
information organized,
to demonstrate
credibility and makes
the speech easier to
comprehend.
Supporting
materials are
resources used
to give your
main points
credibility.

General traits of successful Extempers to keep in

mind:
Enjoys reading
Naturally curious or inquisitive
Concerned with the global society in which s/he
lives
Sees interconnectedness of concepts and events
Reflective
Focused

ORGANIZING A SPEECH

These vital first

words must
quickly capture
the attention of the
audience, identify
the topic you will
discuss, and give
a preview of the
main points.
Starters might
include stories,
quotations,
hypothetical
questions, brief
audio or visual
material, humor or
other devices.

ORGANIZING A SPEECH
main points are
smaller chunks of
information to break
down the main idea.
These should
reinforce your main
idea.
Sub points are
supports
(examples,
statistics, testimony
or a narrative)

ORGANIZING A SPEECH

Repeat the
QUESTION OR YOUR
ANSWER TO THE
QUESTION. Then, tell
your main points to
your audience and
end it
Reference to the
Introduction
Stories and
Illustrations
Shocking Facts,
Statement, or
Situation
Rhetorical Question
Quotation
Humor
Challenge, Appeal,
or Request for
Action

main points are smaller

chunks of information to
break down the main
idea. These should
reinforce your main idea.
Sub points are supports
(examples, statistics,
testimony or a narrative)

WHAT TELEVISION PROGRAM SHOULD BE BANNED

AND WHY?
DOES TECHNOLOGY LIVE UP TO ITS PROMISE?
WILL THE ASEAN COMMUNITY SIGNIFICANTLY
IMPROVE THE ECONOMIES OF ITS MEMBER STATES?
IS CHINA MILITARIZING THE SOUTH CHINA SEA?
IS POVERTY A STATE OF MIND?