Impromptu

What is Impromptu Speaking?

 * The PHSSL State Tournament has the following components:
 * Topics for impromptu speaking, which will be kept secret until the actual contest, will be selected from, but not limited to, quotations, famous people, virtues and vices, opinions, school days, and abstract words.
 * The speech may not exceed five minutes.
 * The order of speaking and drawing topics shall be determined by lot immediately prior to the time for drawing topics. The speaker will draw three topics five minutes prior to speaking time. From these topics, the speaker will choose one and return the other two.
 * Once the topic has been chosen, the speaker will have five minutes to prepare. During this preparation period, the speaker may not consult with anyone or make use of any previously prepared notes. If the speaker consults with anyone or uses previously prepared materials, the speaker will be disqualified from the tournament. Students may consult published books, magazines, newspapers and journals or articles therefrom, provided:
 * The speaker will deliver the speech without the use of any notes.
 * The student must bring the topic slip to the judge, or a copy of the topic written by the prep room judge. A student who does not speak on the topic drawn will be disqualified from the tournament.

Where can I learn more about Impromptu?

 * PHSSL Impromptu Ballot