Speech Writing

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SPEECH- A speech is a formal talk or discourse delivered to an audience to express thought of opinions over a particular subject matter.
Speech can be delivered by-
 A leader (A National leader/Leader of a group)
 The head of an Institution/ College/ school
 An expert/ specialist in a particular field
 Panel of speakers at any event
 Head Boy/ Head Girl/ Head of any club/ any student

FORMAT
(i) Greeting/ Salutation/ Addressing the audience
(ii) Self introduction (Name and Designation) and introduction of the topic
(iii) Content–
a. Facts abut the topic-cause and effects of the issue
b. Data and examples/ real input
c. Conclusion by giving suggestions
(iv) Thank giving to the audience

How to begin a speech–
Begin with greeting/ salutation and by addressing the audience
Style 1
Honourable principal, teachers and my dear friends
Welcome to all in this healthy and joyous morning.
I, ...(Name)....... of class XII wish to speak on some very important topic of ........................................

Style 2
Good morning to all,
I ............... (name) ............... present my views on ...............
Please listen and adopt in your life.

Style 3
Dear audience,
Good morning to all.

Style 4
Honourable Principal, teachers and all my dear friends.
I am .....(Name)...............
It is a great honour for me to deliver a speech on the topic ...............

Style 5
Respected principal, teachers, and my dear friends.
I am .....(Name)...............
It's a matter of great privilege for me to deliver a speech on the topic
...............
How to end/ conclude –
Therefore in the end, I would like to end my speech by strongly supporting
the idea that ...............................................................................................
Thanks giving –
Thanks to all for being so generous to listen my views so attentively and
patiently.
OR
Thank You.

POINTS TO REMEMBER
 Part I – Introduction – define the topic
 Part II – Analyse the topic in terms of issue and its causes,consequences and effects etc.
 Part III – conclusion – suggestions, remedial measures and steps for improvement.
 Make value points and develop them into paragraphs maintaining a logical order.
 use first and second person and ask questions to make the speech interactive
 Mind the word limit.


A SAMPLE SPEECH 

You are a student volunteer of National Literacy Mission (NLM) wing of your school involved in the Adult Literacy Campaign: “Each one, Teach One”. Write out the speech you would be delivering at each place of your visit. Do not exceed 200 words. 

Dear Friends, Good morning to you all. 
We have all assembled here for a noble cause—a mission to eradicate illiteracy. It is the dream of the National Literacy Mission to educate all the Indians. We would work together for an India where EACH PERSON IS LITERATE. 

Most of the learners are adults who have a rich experience of life. Therefore, the learning strategies that will be adopted in our programme will be exploratory and interactive. We have to teach as well as learn. We must keep in mind certain important factors……… their experience, wisdom and maturity while discussing any topic. We should encourage them to talk and express their views in a frank and fair manner.

We should always keep in mind the OBJECTIVES set for the adult illiterates. We have to make them literates. Inculcate in them a love for reading, writing and arithmetic. Let them do simple calculations and exult at the right calculations. Health awareness and job related problems are the next in order. IT IS ONLY AFTER A STRONG BRIDGE OF CONFIDENCE IS BUILT that we would be
able to create in them awareness about civil rights, duties, privileges and obligations. When they become confident of their powers, we must create in them social awareness. Issues like environmental pollution, population control and employment generation can then be discussed…..In short let’s all resolve to make sincere efforts to achieve these goals. 

Thank you. 

2. A recent health check-up in your school revealed that many among your classmates were suffering from weak eye-sight. You feel concerned  at it.

Write a speech in 150-200 words to be delivered in the morning assembly on “How to Protect Your Eye Sight”.

Good Morning to Revered Principal, teachers and dear friends, good morning to all.  

I am Bindia Gupta of XII-C and have to speak on some very important topic of Protecting our Eye-Sight. I will put forth some of the valuable tips in this regard. I hope you will act upon them in the best interest of our health and hygiene.

Eyes are the most precious gift of His Almighty who has enable us to see everything in this world. These add colour to our life and smoothen our working in the daily cycle. In case, we show the slightest carelessness, we are likely to fall a victim to one of diseases in our eyesight. A recent health check up  in our school has detected many cases of poor eyesight. In this respect we can contribute a lot to maintain our eyesight.  

In the very first instance we should wash our eyes at regular intervals and early morning wash is a panacea for us. We should enjoy morning walk with bare foot in the grass. Using green vegetables only accompanied by salad and vitamin ‘C’ add to our power of visibility.

In case we addicted to TV and sit in a bad posture, we are likely to have eye-problem. Dim light and direct rays of the light always put a deep pressure on our eyes. We should avoid and never sit in a wrong direction. In order to give rest to our eyes, we should enjoy proper sleep and cover them with our hands for timely rest.

Thus these are some of the valuable tips that can be help us in saving our precious eyes.

Thank You