Extempore Speeches

Definition:

Spoken or done without any preparation or practice.

(http://www.ldoceonline.com/dictionary/extempore

)

Basically it’s about

projecting confidence and telling what you know in a

short span of time.

Firstly your body language should convey

the fact that you are not shaky

about coming to stage .One

should feel the confidence

within oneself

Secondly you should know a few facts about the topic you are going

to talk about. For this it’s a good idea if you go

through the daily newspapers and have a general understanding

about things. Then it’s all about talking effectively without stuttering and

good posture. Your body language should project good confidence. At the

same time you also shouldn’t appear smug.

Well, when it comes to content, it’s better if you organize your points and tell

them in a systematic

manner. It’s good if you mention

most of the points without going

much deep in to any of them.

It’s always better to limit your speech to the time allotted for one speech,

especially if its a competition.

Main Points for Building a Case:Introduction:

Define your TopicStance (a mental position from which things

are viewed)

Body Arguments Supporting your topic

Refuting/ Rebutting (to deny the truth of something, especially by presenting arguments that disprove it)

Conclusion (Wrapping up your case)

Proposition Opposition

First Speaker(3 mins) Introduction(1 min)

o Definitiono Stance

Body (2mins)o 2-3 Arguments

1. First Speaker(3 mins) Introduction

o (same as given by the proposition) Opposition has to follow the definition .

o (Just state your topic) Refute (2 mins maximum)

o the arguments given by the First speaker of Proposition

Body(1 min)o 1-2 arguments

1. Second Speaker( 8 mins) Refute( 2-3 mins)o the arguments given by the First Speaker of

Oppositiono Support arguments given by your first speaker

which are refuted by opposition Body (5-6 mins)o Give all the arguments to support your Topic

2. Second Speaker(8 mins)•Refute (3-4 mins)

o 3-4 Main arguments given by the Second speaker of Proposition to support his/her topic

•Body (4-5 mins)o Give all the arguments to support your Topic.

1. Third Speaker (8 mins) Refute (5-6 mins)

o all the arguments given by Opposition Conclusion (2-3 mins)

3.Third Speaker (8mins)Refute (5-6 mins)

o all the arguments given by PropositionConclusion (2-3 mins)

Point of InformationPoint of information: Question asked from the

following speakers 1st Speaker of Proposition and Opposition (Must answer 1

point of information) 2nd Speaker of Proposition and Opposition ( Must answer 2

point of information)

When you have a point of information raise your hand and say in an audible voice “Point of Information sir/madam”

For the Speaker : If you want to Accept it say “Accepted”

If you don’t want to answer say “Denied”. If you want to accept it after completing your sentence then you can say “wait”

Stand up when you are asking a question/ point of information

Rules:Don’t be rude Control your temperDon’t shoutYou should be loud and clear

Be Respectful

Topic

1. Academic qualifications are commonly felt to give a person the best chance of success in life.

2. Should there be a ban on television advertisements aimed at children?

3. Should the sale and consumption of alcohol – the world’s favorite drug – be further restricted, or even banned?

4. Should arranged marriages be outlawed?5. Should news broadcasters be required to be balanced and

impartial in their reporting of events?6. Are beauty contests harmful?7. Should schools and colleges increase the importance placed on co-

curricular activities, so that they are formally recognized as equal to the academic curriculum

8. Is democracy, as is so often assumed, really the best form of government?

9. Should examinations be replaced with other forms of assessment?10.Should family members receive a wage for the work they do in the

home?11.Should parents be held morally and legally responsible for the

actions/needs of their children?