1. "Speak Off the Cuff" (5-7 mins)

• Develop an awareness of situations in which you might be called upon to deliver an impromptu speech.
• Understand how to prepare for impromptu speaking.
• Develop skill as a speaker in the impromptu situation by using one or more patterns to approach a topic under discussion; for example, comparing a past, present, future situation or before and after.

2.  "Uplift the Spirit" (8-10 mins)

• Identify and understand the basic differences and similarities between inspirational speeches and other kind of speeches.
• Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and establish emotional rapport.
• Develop a speech style and delivery that effectively expresses inspirational content by moving the audience to adopt your views.

3.  "Sell a Product" (10-12 mins)

• Understand the relationship of sales technique to persuasion.
• Skillfully use the four steps in a sales presentation: attention, interest, desire, action.
• Identify and promote a unique selling proposition in a sales presentation.
• Be able to handle objections and close a prospective buyer.

4.  "Read Out Loud" (12-15 mins)

• Arrive at an understanding of the elements that comprise oral interpretation and how it differs from preparing and giving a speech.
• Learn the preparation or planning techniques of effective interpretation.
• Learn the principles of presentation and develop skill in interpretive reading with regard to voice and body as instruments of communication.

  5.  "Introduce the Speaker" (Duration of a club meeting)

• Focus on the special occasion talk from the standpoint of the introducer (function chairman, toastmaster, master of ceremonies).
• Become knowledgeable and skilled in the functions associated with the master of ceremonies.
• Handle the introduction of other speakers at a club meeting.