Specialty Speeches 1. Speak Off The Cuff Time: 5-7 minutes Objectives:  •  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, and future situation, or before and after. 2. Uplift the Spirit Time: 8-10 minutes Objectives:  •  Identify and understand the basic differences between inspirational speeches and other kinds of speeches.  •  Learn how to evaluate audience feeling and develop 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 Time: 10-12 minutes Objectives:  •  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. 4. Read Out Loud Time: 12-15 minutes Objectives:  •  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 Time: >duration of meeting Objectives:  •  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.