ORGANIZING AND

DELIVERING AN
.

EXTEMPORANEOUS
SPEECH
OBJECTIVES

By the end of the discussion, you will

have been able to:

• identify the features of an extemporaneous

speech;
• write topics appropriate for an
extemporaneous speech;
 WHAT IS AN EXTEMPORANEOUS
SPEECH?
• An extemporaneous speech is a
planned and prepared speech. Unlike
memorized or manuscript speeches which
are delivered word-for-word, an
extemporaneous speech is delivered with
the help of short notes and a clear
outline.
• Most people who speak in public often
prefer the extemporaneous method of
delivery. Although it might look more
challenging than the manuscript or
memorized speeches, it is more
 THREE STEPS IN STUDYING YOUR
EXTEMPORANEOUS TOPIC
1. Identify the type of extemporaneous
question that you have to answer.

.
O Is it a question of fact?
This type of question is typically
answerable by “Yes” or “No.” It
revolves around whether something
is true or not, existent or not.
Example:
Is Syria’s crisis a problem of the whole
world?
THREE STEPS IN STUDYING YOUR
EXTEMPORANEOUS TOPIC
O Is it a question of value?
.

It is centred on whether a topic is

good or bad, moral or immoral, just
or unjust.
Example:
Is it better for the European nations
to step in and aid Syria or ignore the
country’s civil crisis?
THREE STEPS IN STUDYING YOUR
EXTEMPORANEOUS TOPIC
O Is it a question of policy?
.

It is focused on what policy or rule

should be followed.
Example:
Should European countries enforce
laws to accommodate Syrian refugees?
 STEPS IN PREPARING FOR A
SUCCESSFUL EXTEMPORANEOUS
SPEECH
1. Reinforce! You may explore other
main points, but always refer back to
your thesis. This will greatly help
your audience remember your
message.
2. Capture! State the central idea of
your extemporaneous speech in one
declarative sentence. Keep your
sentence specific. Ask yourself what
you want your audience to know
exactly.
 STEPS IN PREPARING FOR A
SUCCESSFUL EXTEMPORANEOUS
SPEECH
3. Develop! Now that you have a clear
central idea, you are ready to map
out the supporting points in an
outline.
4. Introduce! In the introduction, make
sure you:
O grab the attention of the audience with
a striking one-liner.
O give a short background by explaining
why they have to listen.
O state your thesis.
 STEPS IN PREPARING FOR A
SUCCESSFUL EXTEMPORANEOUS
SPEECH
5. Check! Develop at least three main
points and check each of them with
these questions:
O Does each point have one single idea?
O Does each point reiterate the thesis
statement?
O Does each point prepare the discussion
of the next main point?
 STEPS IN PREPARING FOR A
SUCCESSFUL EXTEMPORANEOUS
SPEECH
6. Supply! Make sure that each main
point has enough examples,
testimonies, statistics, or cases. In
doing this, you give the audience new
information or views to learn from.
7. Conclude! Reinforce your
introduction by coming up with a
closing attention-getter that is
related to your opening. Connect the
needs and interest of your audience
with the theme of your speech.
Restate your thesis or review your
 SAMPLE OUTLINE FOR AN
EXTEMPORANEOUS SPEECH
I. Introduction B. Main Point 2
A. Opening attention- 1. Subpoint 1
getter a. Evidence
B. The need to listen b. Statistics
C. Thesis Statement 2. Subpoint 2
II. Body a. Evidence
A. Main Point 1 b. Statistics
1. Subpoint 1 III. Conclusion
a. Evidence A. Closing attention-
b. Statistics getter
2. Subpoint 2 B. Restatement of thesis
a. Evidence or review of main
b. Statistics points
EXERCISE

Directions: Tell if each of the extemporaneous

topics below is a thesis statement to a
question of fact (F), question of value (V)
or a question of policy (P). Write the letter
that corresponds to your answer before each
number.
 Question of FACT
EXERCISE - answerable by
“Yes” or “No”,
_____ 1. A half truth is a whole true or not,
lie. existent or not.
Question of
_____ 2. Marijuana should be VALUE
legalized.
- centred on
_____ 3. Using cell phones while whether a topic
driving is dangerous. is good or bad,
moral or
_____ 4. Adoptees should have
the right to know who immoral, just or
their parents are. unjust
Question of
_____ 5. Zoos are not good for
the conservation of the POLICY
species. - focused on
 Question of FACT
EXERCISE - answerable by
“Yes” or “No”,
true or not,
_____ 6. Examination results existent or not.
provide real indication of Question of
ability.
VALUE
_____ 7. Knowing your ancestry - centred on
is important. whether a topic
is good or bad,
_____ 8. Absences cause
students to fail a subject. moral or
immoral, just or
_____ 9. Love is more powerful unjust
than hate.
Question of
_____ 10. Forgiving is forgetting. POLICY
- focused on