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Impromto Speech Guidelines

Impromptu Speech Guidelines

1. Impromptu speech allows the participant to creatively share ideas and information

regarding a chosen topic.

2. Ten topics will be presented. The participants will select three of the ten. (Topics will

not be seen by the participants; they will be kept secret until selected.) After

reviewing the three topics chosen, participants will select one.

3. A 15 minute preparation time is allowed.

4. The participant is permitted to list 50 words on a note card. (Provided by the

Impromptu room coordinator.)

5. The following information is suggested to assist the participant in preparing his/her

impromptu topic.

 The approach may be serious, humorous, philosophical, or analytical. A combined

approach is also permitted.

 The topic should be stated for the judge prior to the presentation

 A “Lead in” to capture the attention of the audience can be included.

 The topic should be interpreted by the participant

 The participant should concentrate on his/her creative point of view

 Examples to support opinion and idea can be provided

 A statement of purpose / outline of reasoning allows the judge to assess the

development of topic

 A clear conclusion should be presented.

6. Presentations must be at least 2 minutes in time but not over 5 minutes in order to

receive a first place award.

7. The participant should demonstrate all the important qualities of a forensic speaker

(enunciation, projection, voice, eye contact, poise, posture).

8. Participants will present topic before one to three judges. This type of tournament

will determine the number of judges.

9. A lottery system will be used for the “order” of contestants.

Impromto Speech Guidelines