From the National Speech and Debate Association:
Impromptu is a public speaking event where students have seven total minutes to select a topic, brainstorm their ideas, outline the speech, and finally, deliver the speech. The speech is given without notes and uses an introduction, body, and conclusion. The speech can be light-hearted or serious. The speech can be based upon prompts that range from nursery rhymes, current events, celebrities, organizations, and more.
Past Topics:
- Chicago Cubs
- Pepsi v. Coke
- An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
Interested in IMP? Visit http://www.speechanddebate.org/impromptu for more information