ORGANIZING AND

DELIVERING AN
IMPROMPTU SPEECH
Impromptu speeches are delivered
with little or no time for
preparation. In most instances, you
are called to speak at the spur of
the moment because you are
expected to be knowledgeable
about the subject.
STRATEGIES IN ORGANIZING AND
DELIVERING AN IMPROMPTU SPEECH
1. PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
2. POINT-REASON-EXAMPLE/EXPLANATION-POINT
3. OPENING, RULE OF THREE, CLINCHER
A. BRIDGING-this entails building a connection between what you do
know and what you do not know.
B. REFRAMING- this mean rephrasing or redefining the topic into
something that you want to take about.
C. PLAYING DEVIL’S ADVOCATE-this refers to you standing on the
opposite side.
 SOME USEFUL TIPS IN EFFECTIVE
IMPROMPTU SPEECH DELIVERY
BEFORE THE SPEECH
1. Smile
2. Relax by thinking about positive things.
3. Identify your purpose.
4. Think of one big word that can serve as your main
point.
5. Start outlining in your head.
DURING THE SPEECH
1. When you are called, keep composed. Walk slowly to the
lectern or the center stage.
2. Shake hands with the one who introduced you, if necessary.
3. As you stand to deliver, establish eye contact, and begin
right away with your opening statements.
4. From you initial idea to the next, use appropriate
transitional devices.
5. Observe appropriate and effective nonverbal cues.
6. Observe time limit. Remember, you barely have five
minutes to say.
AFTER THE SPEECH
1. SAY THANK YOU
2. RETURN TO YOUR PLACE COMFORTABLY