Impromptu - 2-3 minutes, Impromptu (w/ 1 minute of prep)

Description: Speak for 2 to 3 minutes on a topic without notes. Draw 3 topics each round and prepare 1 topic during a 1 minute prep time. The topics may be light or serious and on a single word, phrase, quotation, or question. You will be judged on the clarity of thinking, specifics, creativity, flow, organization, diction, and vocal variety.

Judge Checklist

1. Speaker uses no notes

2. Preparation time of one minute

3. Clear and logical organization

4. Original and intelligent handling of topic

5. Effective eye contact with everyone in the room

6. Vocal variety

7. Correct pronunciation & clear articulation

8. Effective communication of ideas