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Impromptu Speaking Framework

Impromptu speaking is a skill you can drill. This sheet lays out the PREP method (Point, Reason, Example, Point) and gives you a bank of prompts to practice. Pick a prompt, take ten seconds, then speak for one minute using the four steps.

Impromptu Speaking: PREP

Take ten seconds to plan, then speak for a minute. Fill one line per step.

P · Pointyour answer in one clear sentence

My answer is...

R · Reasonone reason it is true

Because...

E · Examplea real example or short story

For example...

P · Pointrestate your answer to close

So, to sum up...

Practice promptspick one at random and go

  • Should students have homework on weekends?
  • Is it better to be an early bird or a night owl?
  • Should every student learn to cook?
  • What is the best invention of the last hundred years?
  • Should phones be allowed in classrooms?
  • Is it better to travel or to read?
  • What makes a good friend?
  • Should school start later in the morning?
  • Would you rather be able to fly or be invisible?
  • Is winning or taking part more important?
  • Should everyone learn a musical instrument?
  • What is one rule you would change at your school?

Thinking on your feet is a trainable skill.

The reps are short, so it improves fast with a coach setting prompts and giving feedback. That is a regular part of our group classes.

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