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Quarter 2 – Module 6:
Delivering and preparing
impromptu talk using techniques
in public speaking

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Quarter 2 - Module 6: Delivering and preparing impromptu talk using techniques in
public speaking
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Quarter 2 - Module 6:
Delivering and preparing
impromptu talk using techniques
in public speaking

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Introductory Message

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 What I Need to Know

There are times when we are asked to say a few words about a topic we have
no intention of speaking about. Has this ever happened to you?
This module will help you understand the different techniques in public
speaking and the various types of delivery.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

• Deliver and prepare an impromptu talk on an issue employing the

techniques in public speaking.
Specifically, you are expected to:

• define Public Speaking

• determine the public speaking techniques to be used in a given situation
• use different public speaking techniques in delivering a prepared speech

What’s New

This activity will enable you to assess your prior

knowledge on public speaking and the different types
of delivery

(Pre-Test/Activity)

Activity 1- Multiple Choice

Directions: Read and understand each question. Select and write the letter of your
answer on the space provided before the number.
_________1. What do we call the process or act of performing a speech to a live
audience?
a. Acting b. Public Speaking c. Speculating
_________2. How many methods of speech delivery are there?
a. 2 b. 4 c. 5
_________3. Which of the following public speaking deliveries is derived from the
Latin phrase, “ in readiness”?
a. Impromptu b. Extemporaneous c. Manuscript

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_________4. Which speech delivery refers to giving a speech in a conversational
fashion using notes/ outline.
a. Impromptu b. Extemporaneous c. Manuscript
_________5. To which of the following situations can impromptu speaking be applied?
a. Oratorical contest b. Debate c. SONA

What Is It

Public speaking is the process of communicating information to an audience.

It is usually done before a large audience, like in school, the workplace and even in
our personal lives. The benefits of knowing how to communicate to an audience
include sharpening critical thinking and verbal/non-verbal communication skills.
In public speaking, the information is purposeful and meant to inform, influence or
entertain a group of listeners.
There are five elements of public speaking, and it basically boils down to who
is saying what to whom, using what medium, with what effect. In other
words, who is the source of the message. What is the message itself. Whom is the
audience, while the medium is the actual delivery method and ending in
the effect. Think of the effect as the speaker's intent for the speech.
According to Stephen Lucas ( 2011), author of The Art of Public Speaking, a good
delivery means that you are capable and able to present your message in a clear,
coherent and interesting way.

METHODS OF DELIVERY

There are four main kinds of speech delivery: manuscript, and memorized,
impromptu, extemporaneous.

1. Impromptu speaking involves delivering a message on the spur of the moment,

as when someone is asked to “say a few words”. Unlike with manuscript and
memorized, in an impromptu the speaker is not given any time to prepare. It
is derived from a Latin phrase meaning “in readiness”.

Some situations in which impromptu is often expected are during an

interview, first day in class or in an event where you are asked to say a few
words.

ADVANTAGES

➢ Spontaneous or natural speaking

➢ More focused
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 DISADVANTAGES

➢ Tendency to be disorganized
➢ Lacks connection with the audience
➢ Nerve-racking for inexperienced speakers and beginners

TIPS

➢ Once you are requested to say something, pause for a moment to plan in
your head what to say.
➢ State your main point briefly and deliver it at a pace your audience can
follow
➢ End by saying thank you

2. Extemporaneous speaking consists of delivering a speech in a conversational

fashion using notes and a limited time is given to the speaker to prepare. This is
the style most speeches call for.

When you are candidate for a post in a student government and you deliver your
campaign speech before a voting public and when you are assigned to report in
class are some of the situations in which extemporaneous speech is done.

ADVANTAGES

➢ Helps you look confident

➢ Engages the audience

DISADVANTAGES

➢ May not have adequate time to plan, organize, and rehearse

TIPS

➢ Create an outline
➢ Organize your points logically
➢ Use facts and real-life experiences as your examples

3. Manuscript speaking consists of reading a fully scripted speech. It is useful

when a message needs to be delivered in precise words. This is speaking with
advanced preparation where the speaker planned and rehearsed the speech.

This type of public speaking is common in news casting and reading rules and
criteria in a contest.

ADVANTAGES

➢ Exact repetition of the written words

➢ Guided speech

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 DISADVANTAGES

➢ Boring and uninteresting presentation

➢ Lacks audience rapport or connection

TIPS

➢ Rehearse the speech over and over again until you sound natural.

4. Memorized speaking consists of reciting a scripted speech word-for-word from

memory. Memorization allows the speaker to be free of notes. The same as
manuscript, it is done with advanced preparation.

When you perform in a stage play or perform an oratorical or declamation, then

you are engaged in memorized speech.

ADVANTAGES

➢ Exact repetition of written words from memory.

➢ Free to move around the stage.

DISADVANTAGES

➢ Speakers might end up speaking in monotone pattern.

➢ When the speaker cannot control his/her stage fright, he/she might have
difficulty in remembering the memorized speech.

TIPS

➢ Rehearse the speech over and over again until you sound natural and feel
confident.

TECHNIQUES AND TIPS IN PUBLIC SPEAKING

1. Use a conversational style more often. This is the style that is more natural; it
is the style that you always use when you express yourself with your family
and friends.
2. Look at your audience in the eye so they will feel that they are part of your
speech. Eye contact should be maintained to keep the attention of your
audience and enhance your delivery.
3. Remember to adjust your volume to the size of the audience and venue. When
addressing a large audience, modulate your voice in such a way that you
speak loudly without sounding like shouting or yelling.
4. Vary your rate or speed to keep your audience interested and to avoid a
monotone pattern. The audience might get bored if you speak very slowly and
they might get confused if you speak very fast.
5. Master your voice and find your pitch level( high or low). If you have a high
pitch level, modulate or slightly moved it down. If you have a low pitch level,
modulate or slightly move it up.
6. Use pauses when you emphasize the most important words, phrases or
sentences. Your pauses should not last for three seconds.

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 7. Pronounce and enunciate words correctly. You will confuse the audience if you
mispronounce words and it could distract them and affect your credibility.
8. Avoid fillers or expressions that substitute actual words in your speech
because these words are distracting. Examples of fillers are “ like”, “ah”, “uh”
and “er”.
9. Start your speech by standing straight and balancing your weight.
10. Use precise movements. Avoid distracting mannerisms like swaying back and
forth, leaning on the podium, licking or biting your lips, playing with your
wristwatch or jewelry, scratching parts of your body, frowning and others.
11. Avoid having a poker face or a highly animated face. These facial expressions
appear distracting and may even be annoying. Instead, follow the most highly
suggested tip: smile. However, make sure that the meaning of your speech
reflects in your facial expressions; do not smile if you are talking about
something bad.
12. Dress properly and appropriately.
13. Observe ethics by coming prepared, being honest with your words, being
polite, avoiding offensive words or talking negative things about other people
or copying someone’s work without proper documentation.
14. Breathe in and out to relax before your speech. Most importantly, have fun.

What’s More

Here are some enrichment activities for you to work on to master and
strengthen the basic concepts you have learned from this lesson.

Activity 1-Tick the technique!

Directions: Put a check mark (√) if the given statement is a technique in
successfully delivering speech. Leave it blank if it is not.
____1 . Avoid eye contact with the audience.
____2. Pause when you want to emphasize a word.
____3. Speak fast to not get the audience bored from listening to your speech.
____4. Pronounce words correctly.
____5. Lean on the podium when you are tired standing straight.
____6. Use a conversational style more often.
____7. Master your voice and modulate your pitch level.
____8. Have fun when delivering your speech.
____9. Sway back and forth to ease the nervousness your feeling.
____10. Dress properly and appropriately.

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Activity 2: Say It!
Directions: Identify what type of speech delivery is needed for the given situations.
Write the letter of your choice on the blank provided before each number.
a. Impromptu c. Extemporaneous
b. Memorized d. Manuscript

______1. First day at work.

______2. A reporter covering the news about the COVID cases in different areas.
______3. Reporting in your English class.
______4. A company manager conducting an interview with an applicant.
______5. Introducing yourself to your new classmates.
______6. Delivering your campaign speech for the SSG election.
______7. Reading the criteria for judging a singing contest.
______8. Delivering an oratorical piece.
______9. Answering your teacher’s question during the class discussion.
______10. Reciting the poem your teacher asked you to memorize.

What I Can Do

Activity 1: Watch and Learn!

Directions: Watch or listen attentively to an example of any type of public speaking
in any form available at home.
Below is checklist for a well-delivered speech which you have watched or listened
to. Check YES if you have observed it in the video/radio and NO if not.
• Note: If the forms mentioned above are not available, listen to how your
mother scold you/ give you advise.

OBSERVATION YES NO
1. The speaker showed confidence.
2. The speaker maintained good posture and eye contact.
3. The speaker conveyed his/her ideas well.
4. The speaker avoided fillers.
5. The speaker gave a pronounce words correctly.
6. The speaker used facial expressions and proper gestures.
7. The speaker had good pronunciation and maintained a well-
modulated voice.

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Activity 2: Your Speech…… Take One!
Directions: Choose one of the issues below and prepare a brief but substantial
speech about it. Perform and apply the techniques that you have learned in this
module through video recording.

Refer to the given rubric for the scoring.

1. The challenges in the NEW NORMAL education

2. The positive effects of COVID 19

PERFORMANCE RUBRIC

CATEGORY SCORING CRITERIA VGE GE SE LE N

Speech style was conversational

Fillers were avoided

Volume was well-adjusted to the

audience size
VERBAL
Speed of speaking was varied
SKILLS
Voice as modulated

Pauses were effectively used

Words were pronounced and

enunciated well

Eye-contact was effectively used

Mastery of speech was evident

NON- Speaker was prepared and confident

VERBAL
SKILLS Distracting movements or
mannerisms were avoided

Facial expressions were appropriate

to the message

TOTAL

GRAND TOTAL /60

Legend:
VGE- To a very great extent; GE- To a great extent; SE- To some extent; LE- To a
little extent; N- Not at all

Scoring:
VGE- 49-60; GE- 37-48; SE- 25-36; LE- 13-24; N-12
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 Assessment

Activity 1- Multiple Choice

Directions: Read and understand each question. Select and write the letter of your
answer on your paper.
_________1. What do we call the process or act of performing a speech to a live
audience?
a. Acting b. Public Speaking c. Speculating
_________2. Which of the following should be done for your audience to feel that
they are part of your speech?
a. Dress properly b. Avoid fillers c. Maintain eye contact
_________3. How many methods of speech delivery are there?
a. 2 b. 4 c. 5
_________4. Which of the following public speaking deliveries is derived from the
Latin phrase, “ in readiness”?
a. Impromptu b. Extemporaneous
c. Manuscript d. Memorized
_________5. Which speech delivery refers to giving a speech in a conversational
fashion using notes/ outline.
a. Impromptu b. Extemporaneous
c. Manuscript d. Memorized
__________6. Which speech style is used when the speaker was given a very limited
time to prepare for his speech?
a. Impromptu b. Extemporaneous
c. Manuscript d. Memorized
__________7. To which of the following situations can impromptu speaking be
applied?
a. Oratorical contest b. Debate c. SONA
__________8. What should you do when you are addressing a large audience in your
speech?
a. Shout b. Modulate your voice c. Change your voice
__________9. When performing a declamation piece, what style is used?
a. Impromptu b. Extemporaneous
c. Manuscript d. Memorized
___________10. Which of the following gives you the tendency to deliver a disorderly
information?
a. Impromptu b. Extemporaneous
c. Manuscript d. Memorized

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GAUGE
PRE- TEST EXPLORE ACTIVITY 1
1. B
ACTIVITY 1 ACTIVITY 1: Tick the 2. C
Technique 3. B
1. B 1. X 4. A
2. B 2. / 5. B
3. A 3. X 6. B
4. B 4. / 7. B
5. B 5. X 8. B
6. / 9. B
7. /
8. / 10.A
9. X
10. /
ACTIVITY 2: SAY IT
1. A
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. B
9. A
10. B
Answer Key
References
A. Books

Almonte, L.(2015).Celebrating Diversity Through World Literature. Rex Bookstore

Inc.,Pasig City

Sipacio, PJ.,et. Al.(2016).Oral Communication in Context. C & EPublishing,

Inc.,Quezon City

B. Online Resources
https://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-public-speaking-and-why-do-i-need-
it.html#:~:text=Public%20speaking%20is%20the%20process,%2Fnon%2Dverbal%2
0communication%20skills.

https://open.lib.umn.edu/publicspeaking/chapter/14-1-four-methods-of-
delivery/#:~:text=There%20are%20four%20main%20kinds,a%20conversational%20
fashion%20using%20notes.

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