Go into the draw room. When your name is called, take three topics, but only choose one to speak on. Choose the one you know the most about and are most comfortable with.
Use your 30 minutes wisely. You will be given 30 minutes to prepare your speech. Find any articles in your files to help you, but don't spend too much time reading. A dedicated extempore speaker will read and know the contents of their file box before each meet. Highlighting of files is allowed but only in one color.
Take at least 10 minutes to practice, especially if you are going to speak without a note card. It should be noted that one note card is allowed in regular season meets. At sectional, state, or national meets, note cards are not allowed.
Arrive to your assigned room a few minutes early. Most associations allow you to watch speeches after your own, but never before. Wait outside the room until you are ushered in.
Hand your judge your completed critique sheet. This is the sheet from regular season meets and ensure the topic is attached or written on the sheet.
Stand in the center of the room. When the judge has gone over time signals and you will be advised when they are ready for you to speak.
Give your speech. You will usually have five to eight minutes to speak. Be confident, gesture, cite some sources (publication, date, and author), and act like you know what you're talking about, even if you don't.
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