Impromptu & Extemporaneous Speeches

ENGLISH 10
Name of Learner: _______________________________________ Grade Level: _________

Section: _______________________________________________Score: ______________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Impromptu & Extemporaneous Speeches
Background Information for Learners
There are times when we are asked to get up and say a few words about a topic we
have no intention of speaking about. This situation actually occurs at times.
Whenever you are in a situation like this, your spoken response is spontaneously given.
Impromptu, derived from the Latin phrase meaning “in readiness,” is applied to a speech
given, a poem recited, or a song sung without advance notice or warning. Most of
the time, the speaker is called to deliver a message or state his opinions at the spur of the
moment, because he is expected to have a wide knowledge and understanding regarding the
given topic.
Extemporaneous is applied to unmemorized speech given from notes or an outline. It is

a planned and a prepared speech.
Learning Competency
EN10F-IIi-1.15: Make and deliver impromptu and extemporaneous speeches with ease and
confidence (Quarter II-Week 7)
EXERCISE 1: Word/Idea Association
Directions: In this initial task, you are going to associate words or ideas to the editorial
cartoon about COVID-19 in five minutes. Do not search in the internet what the cartoon is
about. After analyzing the image, write as much personal ideas as you can inside the box.
Source: Philstar.com. (2020, February 26). Retrieved October 26, 2020, from https://media.philstar.com/photos/2020/02/26/covid_ 2020-
02-26_21-30-36.jpg
EXERCISE 2: Connecting Dots
Directions: Review the words or phrases you’ve written about COVID-19 in the first task.
You will link these words and phrases by using them to construct a concise five-sentence
paragraph. Do it in 10 minutes.
EXERCISE 1.c: Q & A with a Sibling/Friend
Directions:
1. In this activity, you will need to seek help from your siblings and other family
members.
2. Choose a topic which is related to the pandemic that you are knowledgeable
about (e.g. impacts of COVID-19 to education, missing your friends during this
pandemic, fear of getting sick).
3. Make the necessary preparations: read about your topic, write your cues on a
note pad, and rehearse.
4. Ask your family member to interview you about it and answer his or her
questions pretending that you are a well-informed speaker or authority.
5. After the interview, narrate your experiences in the column below. Write
about what went well in the activity and what you need to improve as a speaker.
I was good at… I need to improve on…
STOPLIGHT
Directions: Pause for a moment and reflect on your performances in the exercises. How are
your performances in associating words, connecting ideas within a given period of time, and
delivering instant messages? Check the appropriate level of your confidence.
Unsure…I
Comfortable…
still need
a little
a lot
moreof work
practice
in public
in speaking
speaking.
and I’d
 get a lot better. ☺
Confident…I was born to become a professional public speaker! ☺

KEY POINTS
Congratulations! You are done with the activities which could help you improve your skills
in delivering impromptu speeches. To advance your skill in speaking, read the useful tips
below. You should practice them at home with your family members.
• Relax, and show a confident smile and posture in front of your

audience.
Before the • Identify the purpose of your speech (Will you entertain, inform, or
Delivery persuade?).
• Think of a striking statement which could get the attention of your
listeners (an anecdote, a quotation, or a joke).
• When it is your turn to talk, keep yourself composed and calm. Walk
unhurriedly at the appropriate area where you will deliver your
speech.
• As you deliver your speech, establish an eye contact with your
audience and start right away with your powerful introductory
statements. Never forget to use transition words when moving from
During the the initial idea to the next one. (Remember our lesson on transitional
Delivery devices and use them to create organization in your speech!)
• Observe appropriate verbal and nonverbal cues and be mindful of the
time.
After the • Express your gratitude.
Delivery • Go back to your seat comfortably.
Are you now ready to take a leap for another speaking challenge? Move to the next page and
enjoy the activities waiting for you there!
EXERCISE 3. Box of Surprises
Directions: You will surely enjoy this with your family. Prepare a box and request your
parents to put objects that can be found at home. Do not look at them while they are putting
them in the box. You can invite here your siblings to participate. Instruct that all
participants will speak about the object that they will pick from the box of surprises.
Spontaneously, or without any preparation, share whatever you know about the object.
When everybody had their turn, ask your parents or siblings about your performance. Ask
them the things that they liked about your performance and the areas that need to be
improved. Fill in the table below with the feedback given to you.
Good Things About Your Areas to Improve

Performance
EXERCISE 4: What If?
Directions: Write down your answers for the question: “If you are going to be given a
superpower to conquer COVID-19, what power will you ask for and what are you going to
do about it?” Write whatever you have in mind. Do this in 10 minutes.
EXERCISE 2.b: Outlining
Directions: Think of the impacts of COVID-19 in the country and around the world. Identify
a societal or medical problem it brought to the human race. Using that problem as your topic,
prepare an outline. Use the format below. Fill in the necessary information. Then, try to
deliver a speech using the content of your outline. Ask help from a friend or from one of the
members of your family. After delivering your speech, ask the comments and suggestions of
your friend or siblings. This is in preparation for your last and final task.
Topic / Title: ________________________

I. Introduction (Opening Statement):
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________.
II. Body (Main Points)
A. Main Point
1: ________________________________________________.
B. Main Point
2: ________________________________________________.
C. Main Point
3: ________________________________________________.
III. Conclusion (Closing Statement)
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________.
If you are still doubtful, you can look for other possible activities from the internet
which could help you address your difficulties in delivering extemporaneous speech.
FINAL PERFORMANCE TASK: Two Minutes Off-The-Cuff

Directions: You are now ready to deliver a speech. Set your timer for 2 minutes and record a
video of yourself giving an extemporaneous speech on our current COVID-19 pandemic.
Choose a topic which is related to our current situation. Make sure that your speech is not
read or memorized. Be guided by the rubric below.
Extemporaneous Evaluation Rubric
Fair Good Very Good Excellent Points
(1 (2 points) (3 points) (4 points)
point)
Subject Not enough Adequate In-depth Full subject
Knowledge and information is knowledge of knowledge of knowledge
Coverage presented to subject is subject is (more than
judge speaker’s demonstrated demonstrated required)
knowledge
Organization Speech is Speech follows a Speech shows Speech shows a

unorganized logical skill and strong structure
progression creativity in and structure
organization enhances
effect of speech
Voice Volume, Voice and Voice and Volume,

pronunciation or language are language are tone, timing,
vocal variation adequate for the skillful and inflection, and
needs delivery of the effective language are
improvement speech used to enhance
speech
Manner and Appearance, Appearance and Appearance and Appearance and

Appearance body language, or mannerisms are mannerisms are mannerism are
gestures need appropriate presented with presented with a
improvement business like professional
conduct and style demeanor and
personal style
Closing Closing is Closing is Closing is well Closing is

missing or clear and organized and creative and
unclear organized effective contributes to a
unified and
cohesive
presentation
Effectiveness More practice is Audience interest Effort is shown to Multiple

needed to is maintained enhance interest techniques are
maintain and involvement used to artfully
audience interest and successfully
create audience
interest
SELF-ASSESSMENT
Directions: Did you learn the essential knowledge and important skills in this lesson? Check
the appropriate box which corresponds to your honest assessment of your performance.
Indicators Yes Somewhat No
1. I can define and describe impromptu and

extemporaneous speech.
2. I can deliver an impromptu speech with ease
and confidence.
3. I can make and deliver an extemporaneous
speech easily and confidently.
Whatever performance level you are in now, always put in mind that you need to keep
improving your speaking skills.
SELF-ASSESSMENT
Directions: Did you learn the essential knowledge and important skills in this lesson? Check
the appropriate box which corresponds to your honest assessment of your performance.
Indicators Yes Somewhat No
1. I can define and describe impromptu and

extemporaneous speech.
2. I can deliver an impromptu speech with ease
and confidence.
3. I can make and deliver an extemporaneous
speech easily and confidently.
Whatever performance level you are in now, always put in mind that you need to keep
improving your speaking skills.
LEARNING RESOLUTION
Directions: What are you willing and interested to do for you to perform better in situations
or occasions where you will be tasked to deliver impromptu or extemporaneous speeches?
Write your resolution below.
References
Celebrating Diversity through World Literature: Grade 10 English Learner’s

Material. Pasig City: Rex Book Store
Philstar.com. (2020, February 26). Retrieved October 26, 2020, from

https://media.philstar.com/photos/2020/02/26/covid_2020-02-26_21-30-36.jpg
Key to Correction
Exercise I. a Possible Answers
Pandemic
Disease
Disaster
China
For all other Activities and Tasks: Answers may vary

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ENGLISH 10

Name of Learner: _______________________________________ Grade Level: _________

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET

Background Information for Learners

Extemporaneous is applied to unmemorized speech given from notes or an outline. It is

Confident…I was born to become a professional public speaker! ☺

• Relax, and show a confident smile and posture in front of your

Good Things About Your Areas to Improve

Topic / Title: ________________________

FINAL PERFORMANCE TASK: Two Minutes Off-The-Cuff

Organization Speech is Speech follows a Speech shows Speech shows a

Voice Volume, Voice and Voice and Volume,

Manner and Appearance, Appearance and Appearance and Appearance and

Closing Closing is Closing is Closing is well Closing is

Effectiveness More practice is Audience interest Effort is shown to Multiple

Indicators Yes Somewhat No

1. I can define and describe impromptu and

Indicators Yes Somewhat No

1. I can define and describe impromptu and

Celebrating Diversity through World Literature: Grade 10 English Learner’s

Philstar.com. (2020, February 26). Retrieved October 26, 2020, from

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