IMPROMPTU SPEAKING A Mr Keller Speech and Communications

IMPROMPTU SPEAKING A Mr. Keller Speech and Communications Power. Point in 2 -D

ESSENTIAL QUESTION How do I craft a dynamic, effective impromptu speech with confidence?

WHAT IS IMPROMPTU SPEAKING? • Timed Speech • Choice of 3 Topics • Short Time to Prepare • Opportunity for Creativity • Develops Skills for other Speeches

HOW TO STRUCTURE THE BODY Rather than begin with an introduction, determining what to talk about in your impromptu speech should begin with the first two Pillars of Confidence: Content Organization

BODY STRUCTURE TEMPLATES There a number of ways to structure the content in an impromptu speech. Here are some of the best: • Chronological • Locational • “The Format” • Argumentative • Compare/Contrast • Problem/Solution • Different Definitions

TIME TO PRACTICE! • Get with a partner! • Swap your impromptu topics! • For each topic, you will practice in three phases: • Read one topic, explain to your partner how you would organize it, and why. • Read another topic, explain how you would organize it, and give it a shot (give a speech on the topic and have your partner time you). • Read the last topic, and have your partner time 30 seconds of prep time and how long you give the speech for. • Record the times you spoke for the second and third topics. • Be prepared to share: • Which organizational strategy helped the best. • How you came up with something to say if you weren’t an expert on the topic.

INTRO DEVELOPMENT Think about a time that you overcame a difficult challenge. Answer the following on a piece of paper: * When did it happen? * Where did it happen? * Who was involved? * What was the challenge? * How did you overcome it? * What did you learn? Be prepared to share with a partner and/or with the class.

THE INTRODUCTION • First chance for a first impression • Make an ally in the audience • Establish your purpose: MEEP • Best format for impromptu? • Anecdote • Develop a few “Go-To” introductions • Overcoming an obstacle • A significant loss • Biographies of famous people • A significant mistake • Current events

SHOW US WHAT YOU GOT! • For this round of impromptu speeches, focus on adapting one of your stories to one of the topics. Stretch as far as you can!

THE CONCLUSION Have to think/remember: • What was my topic? • How do I “sum up” everything I’ve just spoken on? • What was my purpose? • What should the audience do/think now that I’m almost finished speaking? • What was my introduction? • How can I come back to it in a satisfying way? • Thank the audience.

BRAIN TRAINING Writing Outlines • Introduction • Anecdote • Body Paragraph Template • 3 Main Supports • Conclusion • “Full Circle” Giving Impromptu Speeches • Record Time • Give “Oreo®” Feedback Sharing Strategies with Groups • Compare Template Choices • Walk Through Together Sharing Strategies with Keller • Ask Questions • Share Successes • Explore Challenges

WARM-UP Today we’re going to try using current events as introductory topics. Prepare for a “Keeping up with the News” activity by grabbing a magazine, Wall Street Journal, or valid online news publication. You will be taking Kuwt. N notes instead of discussing your topic, and exploring impromptu topics to see if you can use a current event as an introduction instead of a story from your life. If it ends up unsuccessful, don’t worry! Not all stories work with all topics – the important thing is to practice different ways to train your brain to make connections.

BRAIN TRAINING PART DEUX Writing Outlines • Introduction • Anecdote • Body Paragraph Template • 3 Main Supports • Conclusion • “Full Circle” Giving Impromptu Speeches • Record Time • Give “Oreo®” Feedback Sharing Strategies with Groups • Compare Template Choices • Walk Through Prompts Together Rubric Overview with Keller • Ask Questions • Discuss Strategies • Explore Challenges

HOWDY, PARTNER (WORK) * Find your six o’ clock “Clock Partner” (or head over by my desk to get a partner. * Grab an impromptu speech topic sheet. * Practice at least two impromptu speeches each, record your time, and provide feedback to each other. Try to: Give an anecdote or current event as an introduction Use one of our body paragraph templates to organize your three main ideas Come “full circle” and explain how the listeners should believe or act based on the information in your speech

HOWDY, PARTNER (WORK) * Find your one o’ clock “Clock Partner” (or head over by my desk to get a partner. * Grab an impromptu speech topic sheet. * Practice giving yourself 30 seconds to decide on an anecdote and an organizational template. BRING YOUR TEMPLATE NOTES WITH YOU (or get with someone who has the notes). Try to: Give an anecdote or current event as an introduction Use one of our body paragraph templates to organize your three main ideas Come “full circle” and explain how the listeners should believe or act based on the information in your speech

BRAIN TRAINING PART TROIS Organization Focus • Pick a Topic • Summarize a Personal Anecdote as an intro • Choose an Organizational Template • Write your Three Main Points Giving Impromptu Speeches • Record Time • Give “Oreo®” Feedback • One thing they did well • One thing to work on • One final positive thing Sharing Strategies with Groups • Compare Template Choices • Walk Through Prompts Together One-on-One Impromptus • Same Prompt • Take Turns • Compare Times and Choices