SAUSD Winter Classic

2026 — Santa Ana, CA/US

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Elementary Impromptu Speaking

Event Description:

Students have 5 minutes total to select a topic, brainstorm ideas, create an outline & deliver a speech.Speech is performed without notes and includes an introduction, body & conclusion.Can be serious or funny and based on any topic the speaker chooses: current events, celebrities, organizations, a nursery rhyme, etc.

RULES
Impromptu has a time limit of 5 minutes.There is a 30-second grace period. During the 5 minutes and 30 seconds, you will have time to read the prompt, “prepare” your speech, and perform. If you exceed the 5 minutes and 30 seconds, you cannot receive first in the round.