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Extempore topics for kids

In an extempore, children get a topic and a minute or two to prepare, then speak without notes. The best way to get good at it is to practise with many topics. Here are 60, sorted by class, and a simple plan that works for any of them.

By the Eloqova team · Updated 30 October 2026

The secret: children don't need to know a lot about a topic. They need a simple structure to hang their ideas on. Use the 1-minute plan below with every topic.

The 1-minute plan (works for any topic)

Start: say the topic and one line about why it matters, or ask a question.
Point 1: one idea with a short example.
Point 2: a second idea with an example, or the other side.
End: one line on what you think, then "Thank you."

20 extempore topics for Classes 1 to 3

My favourite toy
My best friend
A rainy day
My favourite food
If I could fly
My pet or the pet I want
A day at the zoo
My favourite festival
What I want to be when I grow up
My favourite cartoon
A funny thing that happened to me
My school bag
Why I love Sundays
My favourite colour
If I were a teacher for a day
My grandparents
The best gift I ever got
My favourite season
If animals could talk
My dream holiday

20 extempore topics for Classes 4 and 5

Should homework be banned?
Mobile phones: friend or foe?
If I were the Prime Minister
The importance of trees
My role model
Junk food vs healthy food
A world without electricity
Why reading books is better than watching TV
Save water, save life
The best invention ever
Online classes vs school classes
If I had a time machine
Why we should respect our elders
The importance of sports
Plastic: a big problem
Life in a village vs life in a city
My favourite book and why
Kindness is cool
What makes a good friend
Cleanliness starts with me

20 extempore topics for Classes 6 to 8

Is social media good for students?
Should school uniforms be compulsory?
Artificial intelligence in our lives
The role of youth in building India
Climate change: what students can do
Are exams the best way to test learning?
Screen time and children
Women in sports
The power of saying sorry
Failure is the first step to success
Space exploration: worth the money?
Fast fashion and the environment
Digital India
Is cricket overshadowing other sports in India?
Learning a new language
Should students have part-time jobs?
Peer pressure
The importance of mental health
Books or e-books?
Electric vehicles: the future of travel

Useful lines to start and end

To start	To end
"Good morning, everyone. My topic is ___."	"So, that's why I believe ___. Thank you."
"Have you ever wondered ___?"	"Let's all try to ___. Thank you."
"Imagine a world without ___."	"In the end, ___ matters because ___."

How to practise at home

Write topics on chits, pick one, think for one minute, then speak for one minute.
Do one topic a day at dinner; family members can pick the chit.
Use a timer so your child gets used to the time limit.
Record once a week to see how much smoother it gets.

Questions parents ask

What is extempore?

Speaking on a topic given on the spot, with only a minute or two to prepare and no written speech.

How long should a child speak in extempore?

Usually 1 minute for Classes 1 to 3, 1 to 2 minutes for Classes 4 and 5, and 2 to 3 minutes for Classes 6 to 8. Check the rules of the event.

How can my child prepare for extempore?

Practise many topics with a simple plan: an opening, two points with examples and a closing line. Daily practice with random topics builds speed and confidence.

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