Alright!

Since you already know the Structure of Impromptu Speech

Now let us discuss the

Strategies in Organizing and Delivering an Impromptu Speech

In impromptu speaking, there are strategies you can use to structure your speech well.

In delivering your impromptu speech, you must have a structure enable for you to deliver your
speech well. One common structure is the past-present-future model. Perhaps your subject
can be divided into what happened in the past, where you are today, and where you hope to be
in the future. Then you can give a summary sentence.

1. Past, Present, Future

Example:

In the past, I was not comfortable in making impromptu speeches because I could not think right away of
what to say; maybe it was because of nervousness and lack of time to prepare. At present, however, I am
enjoying it because I constantly practice and keep on exposing myself to any speaking situation. In the
future, I look forward to teaching others to survive impromptu speech situation….Alright so as you can see
the speech was divided into three events from the past, at the present, and in the future. Now let us discuss
the second strategy which is the…

2. Point-Reason-Example-Point
a. Point – At the very beginning of your speech you must state your point of view.
For example, you were asked to give your opinion what social media platform
that you love the most, and then you chose Facebook. So you can start your
speech by saying…
- I love Facebook.
After that, provide your reasons why you love facebook
b. Reason
For example you will say…
- I have two reasons for this: one, it helps me easily reconnect with old friends;
and, two, I am updated on the happenings around me.
 c. Example/Explanation- After giving your reasons, explain how you reached this
point of view. You must thoroughly explain to your audience why facebook
is more beneficial for you than other social media platform. For example,
you can say that,
- Through Facebook, I am able to contact my old friends from other countries
and reminisce about wonderful memories. I am glad to reconnect with friends
even if it’s only through online means. Also, through posts on Facebook, I
learn about the current events in the country-a fact which has a bearing on
my role as a citizen of this nation... Now, since you’’re done providing you
explanation, restate your point of view or state your conclusion. For example
you will say that…
d. Point-
- Facebook, indeed, is a useful social network site. That is why I love it.
3. Opening, Rule of Three, Clincher
a. Opening – Your opening or your introduction will set the tone for the rest of your speech,
so you must have a good opening in your impromptu speech. For example the topic
is about homeless families. You can start your speech by saying…
- Every time I see homeless families, it breaks my heart .That is why I try to do at least three
little things to help them. So that is your opening, then now incorporate the rule of three
b. Rule of Three

The Rule of Three is a powerful technique or principle required for writing or speaking. It states
that any ideas, thoughts, events, characters or sentences that are presented in threes are more
effective and memorable. Hence, it is called the Rule of Three. The Rule of Three is a highly
powerful and impressive technique of communication. Use the Rule of Three by splitting your
speech into three parts or by highlighting three unique features of your speech. Break the body
content into the three most important points or three core ideas. The following example serves
as the body of your speech where you are going to incorporate the rule of three

- First, I feature them in my writings which I submit to editors for publication. I highlighted
their sad and bad experiences living in the streets and their dreams and aspirations in life.
Second, I actively participate in organizing and facilitating livelihood programs for these
 families. Finally, I join different non-profit organizations in campaigns and awareness
activities against poverty.
Then lastly the clincher part.

c. Clincher - The idea of the clincher is that you take your audience to the edge of being
persuaded, so they are still doubtful but are actually in a state where they would
quite like to be persuaded. The clincher then acts as a final big push that tips them
firmly into agreement.
For example you will say,

- These three are my baby steps toward achieving my vision of helping homeless people
and freeing this nation from the bondage of poverty…. So this statement is pertaining to
the three points that you provided in the body of your speech and at this part you are trying
to completely persuade your audience.
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4. Bridging- this entails building a connection between what you do know and what
you do not know.

For Example:
- Topic: You are asked about your reaction on the conflict in Russia
However, you have no knowledge about the existing conflict in Russia because
you do not follow them. So what you need to do is to find a way to bridge what
you don’t know and what you do know. So you will say that…

“I would imagine the conflict in Russia to be like a conflict in my own family.

The following are some steps that I observed in patching up the conflict, which, in
a micro level, may be considered by the Russian government…” So this an
example of bridging

5. Reframing- this means rephrasing or redefining the topic into something that you
want to talk about. This usually occurs if you think the topic is inappropriate or it is
not meant for you.

For Example:
Topic: You are asked to compare two forms of government: democratic and
parliamentary.

However, you think that it is not right for you because you are a Science
major, for example. What you can do is to find a pair of anything that you
think is worth comparing. You can compare natural science and social
 science in terms of concepts and processes, or computers and humans in
terms of capacity and efficiency. So you will say that…

“This question reminds me of the complexities in differentiating two concepts

in science. Just like democratic and parliamentary, these two differ in terms
of concepts and processes… etc”

6. Playing Devil’s Advocate- this refers to you standing on the opposite side.

For example:
TOPIC: You are asked whether or not the government should allocate a bigger budget
for national defense.

But you have no idea about the defense system and you are more
knowledgeable with education. So just say no to defense and yes to education.
You can say that…
“Instead of allocating more money to national defense, why not allot it to
education? Let me tell you why education should be prioritized…etc” Here,
you are trying to divert the focus of the audience from the original topic and
persuade them to agree with your discourse instead.

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED

Now let us check your understandings about the lesson by answering the following questions orally.
Just raise your hand if you want to answer.

1. What are the strategies used in organizing and delivering an impromptu speech?
- Yes, Mr. Del Valle
The strategies used in organizing and delivering an impromptu speech are Past, Present, Future ,
Point-Reason-Example-Point, Opening, Rule of Three, Clincher , Pros, Cons,
Recommendation, and STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) Method

- Very good, I’m pleased to know that you were able to remember the strategies used in
organizing and delivering an impromptu speech. Make sure to familiarize these strategies,
because it will help you deliver your speech well.
2. How can we say that a message or a speech has been delivered effectively?
- Just raise your hands and don’t shout.
- Okay, Ms. Enolpe
- We will know that a speech has been delivered effectively when you are able to
successfully communicate your message, that is, when the audience can decode
your message, then you have become a successful speaker.
- Good job, Ms. Enolpe. The message is the most important and instrinsic element in
all speeches. So it is important for speakers to clearly deliver their message
to their audience.

3. How does suprasegmental features such as pause, speed ， tempo and stress ， play an
important role in successful impromptu speeches?
- Yes, Ms. Tuting
- Suprasegmental features such as pause, speed ， tempo and stress are important
in impromptu speeches because it is use for marking all kinds of
meanings, in particular speakers' attitudes or stances to what they are saying (or
the person they are saying it to), and in marking out how one utterance relates to
another (e.g. a continuation or a disjunction).
- Very Good! I am happy that you were able to comprehend the importance of
Suprasegmental features in impromptu speeches. With correct pause, speed ，
tempo and stress，

4. What is the significance of being a good public speaker?

- Yes, Ms. Flores?
- the significance of being a good public speaker is that, it can enhance your
reputation, boost your self-confidence , and open up countless opportunities.
- That’s correct, Ms. Flores. If you speak well in public, it can help you get a job or
promotion, raise awareness for your team or organization, and simply educate
others. The more you push yourself to speak in front of others, the better you'll
become, and the more confidence you will have.