EXTEMPORE CONTENTS What does extempore mean Conducting Extempore

EXTEMPORE

CONTENTS What does extempore mean? Conducting Extempore Structuring with ‘ 2 Ts’ Rubrics Tips Merits Watchdogs Example

What does extempore mean? Extempore is a stage performance which is carried out without preparation of any kind. Extempore speaking is the term used for a nonformal speech. The other commonly used names for extempore are impromptu speaking improvised speaking and extemporaneous speaking.

Conducting Extempore • Students are required : – To pick any card and speak for a couple of minutes on the topic – The topics may be repeated for different participants. – The performance will be evaluated in terms of specific standards set. – Include the clarity and completeness of the speech. – The quality of presentation in explaining the topic, as stated in the rubric.

Structuring your speech with ‘ 2 Ts’ (a) ‘T’ elling the audience what you are going to tell them (b) “T”elling within the time frame. ( 2 – 3 minutes)

EXTEMPORE: CRITERIA FOR JUDGEMENT(Rubrics) Excellent 5 pts Preparation Content/ Presence of mind Organization Eye Contact Very Good 4 pts Excellent Fair 3 pts Very Good Average 2 pts Fair Average Clever attention-getting introduction with a clear indication of thesis and major points to be discussed. Excellent Introduction orients the audience Introduction establishes the topic to topic and theme, but is not or theme but not both. Not engaging. The audience has an attention-getting. idea of what is to follow. Very Good Fair Introduction does not grab attention. There is not an easily identifiable thesis or idea of the major points to be discussed. Average Demontrates complete understanding of topic and uses effective transitions. Support material displays original, relevant, and logical thought. Demonstrates a clear Content is accurate, but does not understanding of the topic. demonstrate depth, development, Generally effective transitions but or complete understanding. support material lacks in originality, relevancy and/or thought. Very Good Fair Little or no grasp of the information. Support material may be inaccurate, inappro-priate, and/or too general. Excellent Average Thoughts are clearly organized, Ideas flow smoothly from Logical progression of thoughts, There appears to be no clear developed, and supported to introduction to conclusion. but transitions are awkward. An structure of thoughts. Ideas lack achieve the purpose. Transitions are generally effective. attempt at structure is present, but direction. Transitions are effectively utilized to create a can be illogical or inconsistent. awkward and/or non-existent. smooth transition from point to point. Excellent Very Good Fair Average Speaker rarely refers to notes. Speaker maintains inconsistent Speaker frequently refers to notes Speaker reads the speech and/or Makes sustained eye contact with the audience or and makes little eye contact with rarely looks at the audience, if at all members of the audience. focuses on one person/part of the audience. all. audience, ignoring the rest. Vocal Delivery Excellent Very Good Fair Excellent vocal expression Good vocal expression including Some vocal expression, but including appropriate variance in appropriate volume, pitch, and lacking in enthusiasm, volume, pitch, and rate. pitch, and/or rate. Average Monotone and/or mumbling. Not effective in maintaining the audience's attention.

Tips • Prepare ahead of time by reading a lot about current events. • Stick to the topic. • Mind Mapping • Have an opening paragraph. • Try to have something pithy as your first line to get the attention of audience. • Conclude by summarizing the topic.

Merits • Builds confidence • Enhances communication skills • Removes stage fear • Develops leadership skill

Watchdogs: Ø Avoid speaking too much. Ø Limit to four points. Ø Hammer them home. Ø The first two or three points should add up to the last point.

Example For Extempore Red or Blue? • The colors red and blue remind me of the corporate cola giants- Coke and Pepsi; while Coke has a dominant splash of red in its promotional campaigns, Pepsi connects with its customers through a brilliance of blue. Taking this corporate warfare ahead is the example of Jet Airways (blue) and Kingfisher (red), where the latter was a strong challenger to the long drawn supremacy of Jet Airways in the private aviation sector. • Furthermore, it reminds me of this wonderful book authored by John Gray, "Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus", where men and women are two diametrically opposite species in terms of their sensitivity levels, behavioral patterns and temperamental differences. • However, looking at the topic from another angle is the coexistence of red and blue in the "VIBGYOR" spectrum to make white light, which is the essence of life. .

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