“Sewen! Sewen impromptu
speech templates!
…ah, ah, ah”
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PREP
(Point, Reason, Example, Point)
Point: Impromptu speaking is an extremely valuable skill
to have.
Reason: Being able to speak easily in public is
empowering.
Example: I can remember the struggle to overcome the
fear of standing to speak in front of others. I was the
original Mrs. Blush-and-Blurt!
However, that has changed. I can now speak up for
myself, on behalf of others and do so regularly.
Point: The skills to talk competently and confidently in
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public have opened up opportunities
I had
never
dreamed
of previously.
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Past, Present, Future
In the past the answer to the
problem we face was _______...
As of now, we have _______
answers to the problem...
In the future we predict we will
have _______ answers to the
problem...
Cause, Effect, Remedy
The cause of the problem facing us
today is _______...
The effect of the problem is _______...
The remedy for the problem is _______...
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Before, The Event, The Result
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Before Napier (New Zealand) was a typical small
provincial town filled with ordinary people leading
ordinary lives.
Then in 1931 the earthquake (The Event) struck.
The Result was devastation. The town was destroyed and
256 people were killed. Out of the ruins rose one of
world's finest Art Deco centers.
Three more to organize in
the same way as the
previously mentioned
examples…
5. Local, State, Federal
6. Local, National, International
…and
7. a 'once upon a time’
story-like format
Conclusion
Having planned the BODY of your speech using one of the seven template examples
provided, now focus on your INTRODUCTION and CONCLUSION.
Take your lead from the impromptu speaking template you've chosen. If, for example,
you've chosen Past, Present, Future you could open with a comment based on time.
Example:
"I'm going to take you on a little mind journey. Are you all willing to play along for a brief
moment? Cool! First, we’ll go back in time, then we'll focus on what's happening now and
lastly, we'll go forward ..."
To close, summarize your points briefly and if possible, make your final remark the
clincher.
Questions & answers
Invite questions from the audience
Resources
List the resources you used for your research:
• Source #1
• Source #2
• Source #3