EXTEMPORANEOUS

SPEAKING
C

Output Performance
What is Extemporaneous Speaking?
• The word extemporaneous means “without planning”
and is considered a synonym for the word impromptu.
However, an extemporaneous speech is actually a
well-prepared speech that relies on research, clear
organization, and practiced delivery.
What is Extemporaneous Speaking?
• Because extemporaneous speeches are not read or
memorized, the extemporaneous speaker needs to stay
in the moment and be able to “think on their feet”¾a
process which can be stressful, but can also allow for
a high level of spontaneity, leading to a natural,
conversational style.
What is Extemporaneous Speaking?
• Because they are composed almost entirely in the
moment, extemporaneous speeches have a higher level of
spontaneity. However, because they require extensive
research and preparation, they tend to have significantly
more depth, and therefore are generally the preferred
method for speech delivery.
Tips for Extemporaneous
Speaking?
1. Before you start preparing for the speech, find out the size of
the audience and the venue. Because such details will help you
to focus on your volume and gestures.
2. When preparing the speech content, take the time limit into
account. Your speech should not cross the time duration allotted
for you.
Tips for Extemporaneous
Speaking?
3. Don’t deviate from the topic of discussion. Narrow down
your focus and cover only the main points that support your
thesis statement.
4. Make sure to organize your ideas and structure your speech in
a proper manner so that it would be easy for the audience to
trace your argument and get a clear understanding of your
viewpoints.
Tips for Extemporaneous
Speaking?
5. Give more importance to your body language, volume, tone,
and eye movement.
6. When giving a speech, avoid using filler words like uhm, like,
uh, you know, ahm, etc.
Topics for Discussion
1. Joining a club in High School will help you be successful in
College/University.
2. High school is the best time of your life.
3. Senior High school is a waste of time.
4. Should marijuana be legalized?
5. Should parents be held legally responsible for their children’s
actions?
Topics for Discussion
6. Should animals be given chemotherapy for cancer or should
they be euthanized?
7. Should ROTC be mandatory in order to graduate from high
school?
8. Should students have to take mandatory drug tests?
9. Should the Government be involved in internet censorship?
Topics for Discussion
10. Assisted suicide should be legalized.
11. Mothers should stay at home with their kids.
12. Why are vampires so popular with school kids?
13. Teacher’s pay should be based on performance.
14. Should adoption records stay sealed forever?
15. Eating meat is detrimental to your health and to the planet.
Topics for Discussion
16. Television, video game and movie violence all contribute to
greater juvenile crime rates.
17. Students should be allowed to choose the school they attend.
18. People should be allowed to sell their organs for transplants.
19. Dependence on technology is making humanity less
intelligent.
Topics for Discussion
20. Overuse of cell phones causes trauma in young brains.
RUBRIC
• CONTENT : shows examples, connecting and articulating
facts and issues, supportive details/facts, detail oriented. - 40
points
• DELIVERY : speaking without hesitation, tone, eye contact,
mannerisms, gestures, poise - 40 points
• OVERALL IMPACT – 20 points