Start Here: Teaching Extemporaneous Speaking
In Extemporaneous Speaking, students have limited time to prepare a speech on a domestic or international topic. Students will develop the ability to synthesize complex information quickly and form a clear, persuasive argument.
These lessons will develop and assess a student’s understanding of important political, economic, and cultural issues, along with critical thinking and analytical skills.
Students Will Be Able To:
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Research, outline, and deliver an original speech from memory with limited preparation.
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Evaluate the credibility and accuracy of a variety of sources.
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Present information, findings, and supporting evidence clearly, concisely, and logically such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning.
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Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks by utilizing nonverbal communication, vocabulary, and the tone, rate, volume, and pitch of their voice.
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Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and tasks by utilizing nonverbal communication, vocabulary, and the tone, rate, volume, and pitch of their voice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| LESSON 1: You’ve Got 30 Minutes! | 1 |
| LESSON 2: Answering the Question | 5 |
| LESSON 3: Introductions, Transitions, and Conclusions | 8 |
| LESSON 4: Analysis, Research, and Filing | 10 |
| LESSON 5: Logic and Clarity | 15 |
| LESSON 6: Substructure | 19 |
| LESSON 7: Paralinguistics | 22 |
| LESSON 8: Speech Preparation and Delivery | 25 |
| LESSON 9: Cross-Examination | 34 |
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