Types of Unprepared Speech
Impromptu:
In Impromptu, you are given a list of 3 topics to choose from and 2 minutes to prepare before giving a speech of up to 5 minutes.
Extemporaneous (Extemp):
In Extemporaneous Speech, you are given three topics to choose from on either national or international issues, depending on the event being competed in. You are given 30 minutes of prep time during which you may go through your Extemporaneous Briefcase (collection of research materials) to compose a speech of up to 7 minutes in length.
Spontaneous Argumentations (SpAr):
SpAr is an informal event incorporating aspects of both speech and debate. You and an opponent are given a topic, a side to argue, and allowed 2 minutes to prepare. Then you begin arguing following the structure and time limits. You are judged by your SPEAKING ABILITY rather than if you “won” the debate itself.
For more information, hover over the "Unprepared Events" button on the top of the page and then click on one of the events in the drop down box.
In Impromptu, you are given a list of 3 topics to choose from and 2 minutes to prepare before giving a speech of up to 5 minutes.
Extemporaneous (Extemp):
In Extemporaneous Speech, you are given three topics to choose from on either national or international issues, depending on the event being competed in. You are given 30 minutes of prep time during which you may go through your Extemporaneous Briefcase (collection of research materials) to compose a speech of up to 7 minutes in length.
Spontaneous Argumentations (SpAr):
SpAr is an informal event incorporating aspects of both speech and debate. You and an opponent are given a topic, a side to argue, and allowed 2 minutes to prepare. Then you begin arguing following the structure and time limits. You are judged by your SPEAKING ABILITY rather than if you “won” the debate itself.
For more information, hover over the "Unprepared Events" button on the top of the page and then click on one of the events in the drop down box.