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Impromptu Workshop

Impromptu Workshop. Key Member Presentation. What are we going to do?. Introduction Energizer Jump In and Learn to Do by Doing Conclusion Questions. Walks of Life. The ability to think on your feet is a big part of impromptu speaking

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Impromptu Workshop

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  1. Impromptu Workshop Key Member Presentation

  2. What are we going to do? • Introduction • Energizer • Jump In and Learn to Do by Doing • Conclusion • Questions

  3. Walks of Life • The ability to think on your feet is a big part of impromptu speaking • Pick a slip of paper with a style on it and walk past the group demonstrating the style. They’ll try to guess what you are portraying.

  4. And your topic is…. “The best impromptu topic would be…”

  5. Let’s Brainstorm! • First, we should decide what our main point(s) are going to be (the body of the speech). • Is there a “Who, What, Where, When, Why and/or How” about this topic? • Being organized and having a game plan is the best way to tackle an impromptu topic.

  6. How to Make it Stand Out • Having an organized speech body is a good start, but an introduction, salutation and conclusion will really finish it off. • State the topic clearly. Don’t make your audience guess what you’re talking about. • Try to use a personal experience whenever possible. • Avoid talking about areas you are unsure of.

  7. Having Fun With Impromptus • Grab a topic • Take 2 – 3 minutes to develop the body, then the introduction, salutation and conclusion. • You will be trying to speak for 1 to 2 minutes, and if you think about it – that’s not really that long if you’ve got 2 or 3 solid statements to make. • See how easy this would be to practice at home?

  8. Let’s hear what you’ve got to say! • Try to speak for 1 to 2 minutes. If you get stuck, tell the group a personal experience that relates to your topic. • Remember to smile!

  9. Way to Go!

  10. Speech Anxiety It is normal to feel nervous about public speaking. Here are some ways to over come it: • Start early, and small – like the workshop activity we just did. • Have a positive attitude. • Practice, Practice, Practice. • Gain experience. The more you speak, the easier it will be. • Talk to experienced members to find out what they do.

  11. Conclusion • Write down some of the sample impromptu topics to practice at home. • Try to develop a ‘game plan’ that works for you. You will feel more confident. • While it seems hard at first, the more you practice the easier it will become. Encourage your 4-H club to practice at each meeting.

  12. Questions? Refer to Speaking Your Way to Success for more information. Take the time to review the Rules and Guidelines for impromptu speeches.

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