Organizing and

Delivering an
Extemporaneou
s Speech
Definition
• Planned and prepared speech.
• Delivered with the help of short notes and a clear
outline.
• Delivered conversationally.
• More spontaneous and personal.
• Commonly used during campaign speeches before
election and class reporting.
• A smooth, dynamic performance that incorporate
research, background knowledge and opinion.
• Social issues is the most commonly used topic.
3 Steps in Studying your
Extemporaneous Topic
1. Identify the type of extemporaneous question you
have to answer.
• Is it a question of fact?
- Typically answerable by “Yes” or “No”.
• Is it a question of value?
- Centered on whether a topic is good or bad,
moral or unmoral, just or unjust.
• Is it a question of policy?
- Focused on what policy or rule should be
followed.
2. Determine if your topic is informative or
persuasive.
3. Stick to your topic and look at all of the
sides and angles of the problem.
Choosing an Organizational Pattern or
Method
Cause and Effect
Problem and Solution
Advantage and Disadvantage
Logical
Time or Chronological
Spatial or Geographic
Steps in Preparing for a Successful
Extemporaneous Speech
1. Reinforce!
2. Capture!
3. Develop!
4. Introduce!
5. Check!
6. Supply!
7. Conclude!
 Outline
I. Introduction
for an Extemporaneous Speech
A. Opening attention-getter
B. The need to listen
C. Thesis Statement
II. Body
A. Main Point 1
1. Subpoint 1
a. Evidence
b. Statistics
2. Subpoint 2
a. Evidence
b. Statistics
B. Main Point 2
1. Subpoint 1
a. Evidence
b. Statistics
2. Subpoint 2
a. Evidence
b. Statistics
III. Conclusion
A. Attention getter
b. Restatement of thesis or review of main points
6 process for Doing an Extemporaneous
Speech
1. Choose your topic.
2. Make a thesis statement.
3. Create points that support your thesis.
4. Develop support for your thesis.
5. Write your introduction, body and
conclusion.
6. Deliver your speech.