Extemporaneous speaking
Extemporaneous Speaking (Extemp, or EXT) is a speech delivery style/speaking style, and a term that identifies a specific forensic competition.
This type of delivery style is recommended because audiences perceive it as more conversational, natural, and spontaneous, and it will be delivered in a slightly different manner each time, because it’s not memorized.
Practice should be realistic, replicating the speaking event as closely as possible (using presentation aids and technology, including an audience, the size of the room, mic, etc.).
Writing down authors’ names, qualifications, where the article was found, and date might be very useful in order to share the correct information with the audience.
Keeping eye contact will make the audience give credence to what the speaker is sharing, and it will show confidence and knowledge on the topic being presented.
[8] A successful Extemporaneous Speech begins with an introduction that catches the listener's attention, introduces the theme, and answers the question through two to three areas of analysis.
[9] The introduction is usually structured as a 1-minute, 30-second section, grabbing the attention of the audience, utilizing background information (including sources) to build credibility, and finishing with a statement of significance (stating why the topic is important).
After that, competitors conclude their introduction by going into a basic overview of the structure of the speech, including the question, an umbrella answer (sometimes called a thesis), and a preview of the areas of analysis.
[9] An individual point in Extemporaneous Speaking is typically structured like a basic paragraph, with a claim, warrant, and impact that collectively take up 1 minutes and 30 seconds.
Each point usually incorporates two to three sources to build credibility and provide information for analysis, and a mix of both broad argumentation and specific examples.
[9] The conclusion, which lasts for between 30 seconds and 1 minute follows the basic format of the introduction, but backwards, starting with the speaker restating the question, answer, and review of the three points.
[10] In addition using body language such as posture and hand movements is an important part of the event and many judges consider nonverbal communication as well as the structure of the speech.
2023-2024 In the 2023-2024 season, April Zhang (Neuqua Valley High School, Illinois) won the Montgomery Bell Academy Round Robin.
Tea Shouldice (Half Hollow Hills High School East, New York) won the NSDA National Championship in United States Extemp, also winning the final round.
Anthony Babu (Concord-Carlisle High School, Massachusetts) won the NSDA National Championship in International Extemp, also championing the final round.
[19] Kyle Letterer (Plano West Sr. High School, Texas) won the NSDA National Championship in United States Extemp.
[23] McKinley Paltzik (Phoenix Country Day School, Arizona) won the Montgomery Bell Round Robin,[2] the Tournament of Champions,[24] and the NSDA National Championship in International Extemp.
[26] Gabriel Bo (Plano West Sr. High School, Texas) won the National Individual Events Tournament of Champions.
[33] Pranav Pattatathunaduvil (Plano West Sr. High School, Texas) won the NSDA National Championship in International Extemp.
[34] Laurel Holley (Riverside High School, South Carolina) won the NSDA National Championship in United States Extemp.
