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Today’s Agenda

• Check in about Book Projects
• Check that everyone submitted a proposal
• Create an order of presentations
• How to submit materials
• Check for food allergies
• Read each other’s speeches in stations and provide feedback

When you walk in...

Sit where you last left off from yesterday in the speech station viewing.

• Finish writing your Moving On Speech.
• Self-edit using the checklist handout.
• Peer-edit using the checklist handout.
• We will print in the last 5 minutes of class , please do not print before then.
• Once you’ve self-edited and peer-edited with at least two different people, you may work on your book project while you wait to print.

Other speech examples

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrAAEMFAG9E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e8ToRVOtRo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMWFieBGR7c

• Take out your speech materials (blue-paper assignment, outline).
• Watch a speech example.
• Get a Chromebook and continue writing your speech.
• By Monday , you should have a complete draft of your speech and be ready to print by the end of class.
• Write down your homework in your agenda:
• Work on your book project (Due on June 6)
• Work on your speech for 15 minutes every night (Due on June 3 )
• Take out your speech materials (blue paper assignment and your notebook).
• Take the speech example from the front desk.

Extra Credit (2 points)

Take a picture of yourself (selfies and group shots count) in front of MLK’s “I Have a Dream” inscription , which can be found on the steps of the Lincoln memorial.

Then, upload your photo to one of slides in the shared Google Slides on Classroom titled “D.C. extra credit.”

When you walk in…

Answer in your notebook:

What are the qualities of a strong and persuasive speech? Consider both content (the words in the speech) and delivery (how the speaker says them).

• Please take out your MLK “I Have a Dream” speech from last week.
• Take a blue and yellow highlighter from the front desk.
• Have a pen or pencil ready.

Speech Example: The Athlete

Background: Jimmy Valvano was a college basketball player, coach, and broadcaster. He was diagnosed with cancer and gave this speech against the doctor’s order to stay home and rest. He died 2 months after giving this speech.

While you watch: Record two elements of content that you think work in his speech, and two elements of his delivery that you like.

Speech Example: The Writer

Background: J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series, delivers a commencement speech at Harvard University during graduation in 2008.

“ And so rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHGqp8lz36c

(2:37-12:00) (second half is imagination)

Watching Speech Examples

For each speech, write down what you notice about the the speaker’s body language , delivery, persuasiveness and the message of the speech.

Then, identify any literary devices you can find in the speech.

Speech Examples #1 and #2: The Kids

Kid President: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o

Dalton Sherman:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZm0BfXYvFg

Speech Example #3: The President

John F. Kennedy delivers his inaugural address in 1961.

“And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you—ask what you can do for your country.”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEC1C4p0k3E (Full, begin at 11:00)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLdA1ikkoEc (“Ask not..” excerpt)

Speech Example #5: The Athlete

Jimmy Valvano was a college basketball player, coach, and broadcaster. He was diagnosed with cancer and gave this speech against the doctor’s order to stay home and rest. He died 2 months after giving this speech.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuoVM9nm42E

Of the 5 speeches we watched in class, which one do you think was the best based on the message, body language, and use of literary devices? Explain.

Prior to Reviewing “I Have a Dream”

http://vimeo.com/67224181

Write down 3 facts that you learn from the video.

Background - Civil Rights Movement (1950s - 1960s)

• Segregation was a way of life
• African Americans were denied the right to vote - state laws, poll taxes, reading tests, police beatings, Ku Klux Klan (KKK)
• 1940s - military is integrated for first time; laws prohibiting segregation are passed but were ignored

Jim Crow Laws:

Black and White Separation

• Separate schools
• Separate buildings for blind in Louisiana
• Separate burial grounds
• Separate rooms in library
• Separate mental hospitals, prisons, reform school, cars in trains
• Separate militia

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• 1929 - MLK born
• 1944 - After only 3 years of high school was accepted to Morehouse College in Atlanta
• 1947 - Assistant pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta (his father was a pastor)
• 1948 - Attends Crozer Theological Seminary in Philadelphia; Gandhi assassinated
• 1951 - Attends BU for doctorate
• 1953 - Married Coretta Scott
• 1955 - Leads boycott of segregated buses in Montgomery, AL (Rosa Parks) & jailed
• 1956 - King’s house is bombed
• 1957 - Little Rock; King becomes president of Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)
• 1959 - King visits India to study Gandhi’s techniques
• 1960 - (JFK) sit-ins in South - segregation of lunch counters etc.
• 1961 - Freedom Riders force integration of interstate buses
• 1963 - King arrested in Birmingham, AL during a sit-in
• 1963 - “I Have a Dream” speech ; 4 young, black girls die in a church bombing; JFK is assassinated
• 1964 - Bloody Sunday march in Selma, AL; King wins Nobel Peace Prize
• 1965 - Malcolm X killed
• 1968 - King assassinated by James Earl Ray ; Senator Robert Kennedy is killed

Vocabulary Preview for “I Have a Dream”

Manacles - handcuffs

Languish - to suffer, to become weak

Promissory note - a written promise to pay a stated sum of money at a certain time

heir - someone who inherits property or power

default - failure to do something required

tranquility - calmness, peacefulness

militancy - the state of being warlike

mobility - the ability to move (not always just physically, but also socially or financially)

tribulations - great troubles or hardships

redemptive - setting free, saving, rescuing

prodigious - vast, huge

Setting of speech - 8/28/63 on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial

While reading the speech, identify the following:

Allusions: A reference to another person or book - underline

Metaphors and Similes: Comparing two unlike things - highlight in blue

Repetition: Using the same word or phrase multiple times - highlight in yellow

Alliteration: Repeating the same sound at the beginning of words - circle

Notes- Write in the margins

Martin Luther King’s Speech

(the political activist)

http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/extra/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/11/Full-text-I-Have-a-Dream-.pdf

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I47Y6VHc3Ms

Reflection Questions:

Answer in your notebook.

• What are the differences between MLK’s prepared and unprepared sections of the speech? Consider word choice, literary devices, content and delivery.
• Has MLK’s “dream” been fulfilled? Explain your response.

Gettysburg Address video

http://youtu.be/BvA0J_2ZpIQ

Persuasive writing and speaking techniques:

• repetition (anaphora)
• rhetorical questions
• alliteration
• personification
• onomatopoeia
• rule of three

Quick Write

Make a list of every controversial debate topic you can think of. Consider politics, ethics, or human rights.

Speech Topics

Take out your speech topic sheet and review the options. Circle any you find interesting and put a * star * next to any you don’t understand.

Choosing a Topic

Choose 3 topics from the list to read about and then order them by preference.

Choose topics that...

• You feel strongly about
• Will be interesting to your audience
• Reflect your own concerns, attitudes or beliefs
• Will have enough information available for research (be sure to check!)

For or Against?

Choose a topic that is controversial enough that people could be for or against it.

Divide your paper in half and come up with 2 examples of why people could be for your topic and 2 examples of why they may be against it. Do this for your top 2 choices.

Example: Women under 18 should not need parental consent to have an abortion

Agree/Yes/Pros Disagree/No/Cons

• They should have - They are too

control of their own immature to make

bodies that choice

• They may harm - They may not

themselves while understand the

trying to find an impact of their actions

alternative

Researching your topic

Create a document to organize all of your research and upload it to Classroom.

• Take notes and copy website URLs as you research.
• Be sure to check the outline in your packet to include all necessary information.

Persuasive Speech Assignment

Persuasion is a powerful force. It has been, and continues to be,

used to influence the opinions, beliefs and actions of others.

Essential Question: How can I use persuasive techniques and information from research to effectively influence the opinion or actions of others?

Directions:

Write and deliver a persuasive speech in which both the content and the delivery of the speech will motivate your audience to make a change.

Persuasive writing and speaking

• Content tailored to audience
• Uses both logic and emotion
• Logical appeals include facts, statistics, expert opinions, quotes, comparison & policies from credible sources
• Emotional appeals include credible stories and descriptions
• Watch the Credible Sources video clip
• Review Gale’s Opposing Viewpoints website
• Come up with a thesis statement by the end of the period
• Must restate your topic and clearly identify your position
• Include your two main arguments

(See the Speech Examples document in Classroom for ideas)

• Deliver HS English course selections

Credible sources video

https://video.search.yahoo.com/video/play;_ylt=A2KLqICQMa9Ub2AAJCj7w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTByZWc0dGJtBHNlYwNzcgRzbGsDdmlkBHZ0aWQDBGdwb3MDMQ--?p=Reliable+Sources+for+research+video&vid=8215862a9aafb49cbe7089aefa8a636e&l=5%3A36&turl=http%3A%2F%2Fts1.mm.bing.net%2Fth%3Fid%3DVN.607998375454836134%26pid%3D15.1&rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dr9kUxpe0C0Q&tit=Finding+%3Cb%3EReliable+Sources+%3C%2Fb%3E%28part+1%29&c=0&sigr=11a5nugu5&sigt=1188itd7n&age=131088290019&fr2=p%3As%2Cv%3Av%2Cm%3Asa&fr=yfp-t-456&tt=b

Write down 3 things you learn from the video.

Working on the body paragraphs:

Find any 3 of the following for each main argument (EACH body paragraph should have 3):

• Statistic - Quotation - True story
• Expert opinion - Testimony - Fact
• Court case - Comparison to policy

Questions to ask your partner...

• What is your topic?
• Does your thesis contain your two main arguments?
• What are your 2 main arguments?
• Do you have a range of statistics, expert opinions, true stories, facts, testimonies, and court cases to support your main arguments?
• What is your opponent’s argument and what is your rebuttal to them?

After discussing the above questions, each partner should read their speech out loud.

By Friday of this week...

• Write a clear thesis statement that identifies…
• Your topic and your position on the topic
• Your two main arguments
• Your call to action (optional)
• I dentify the opposing argument and create a strong rebuttal to disprove your opponent’s argument.
• Create an outline that follows the outline template provided (typed or handwritten).
• Complete a rough draft and works cited page (you need at least 5 different sources) .
• Complete the outline, rough draft, and works cited page (due tomorrow)
• Self-edit by making a copy of your rough draft and highlighting it
• Peer-edit by reading your speech to your partner and having them complete the peer-editing sheet
• Have your partner video record you delivering your speech
• Tomorrow, we will select the speech order
• Review audience expectations.
• Self and peer edit speeches (if you haven’t already from last Friday).
• Practice your speech out loud.
• With a partner, record yourself delivering the speech.
• Playback your speech and check the time, body language, and voice projection.
• At the end of class, we will select the order of presentations.

Writing and Delivering an Effective Speech

Mar 24, 2019

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Writing and Delivering an Effective Speech. We started the year by discussing speech basics—we built a foundation Building confidence Nonverbal messages Then we learned how to build content and appeal to an audience—logic and argumentation

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We started the year by discussing speech basics—we built a foundation • Building confidence • Nonverbal messages • Then we learned how to build content and appeal to an audience—logic and argumentation • Now we will be discussing techniques to deliver that material to an audience using effective vocal techniques Building on a Foundation

Think of it like a house—no matter how good the foundation there, it has to have the space that fits your needs, and then it has to look good—you repaint, spruce up the yard, etc. • The “looking good” is the organization, style & delivery aspect of a speech Building on a Foundation

Organization

Generally your speeches should all have three parts (just like the papers you write) • Beginning • Middle • End • You are expected to create polished and interesting introductions and conclusions! Parts of a Speech

Consider your audience and message, and organize your material to suit your purpose • Always have a plan! Organizing Your Material

Attention-getter • Questions, references, startling statements, quotes, stories • The Link • MAKE THE CONNECTIONS!! • The Thesis Statement • The Preview Statement Introductions

This is where you consider your purpose and organize your material to match • Make this purposeful!! • Use transitions to tie ideas together throughout the speech • “Signpost” and use signal words for your audience so they know when you are transitioning ideas Body

Summarize your material • Make a final impression • Appeal to action • Round it off • Generalize • Vision of the future Conclusion

The words you choose to express your ideas play a large role in how the audience perceives you and how receptive they are to what you say • Good style choices make your speech memorable! (Well bad ones do too, but for the wrong reasons…) • This is involves planning as well to nail down the “word pictures” you are going to create for your audience. Why Style Matters

Concrete vs Abstract words • Abstract words can cloud your message • They can be used, but must be accurately and clearly explained • In general, be as specific as possible • Denotation vs Connotation • Use words with clear denotations and think through the connotations they present both to you and to your audience Accuracy

Say as much as you can in as few words as possible—remember, your audience doesn’t have words to look at! • Avoid redundancy • Use fairly simple sentences • The idea is to be as clear and direct as possible with what you want to say Economy

Using figures of speech and sound devices can make your speech memorable • Figures of Speech • Metaphor, simile, allusion, personification, hyperbole, oxymoron, irony • Sound: • Alliteration, assonance, consonance • Parallel structure, repetition • “of the people, for the people, by the people • Makes your speech colorful, and can even increase understanding if done well Word Pictures and Sound Devices

Jargon and slang—terms that not everyone would understand • Sexist language—or anything stereotyping • Shocking or obscene language or stories • Space fillers— “Um”, “like”, etc. Language to Avoid

Manuscript • Memorized • Extemporaneous • Impromptu Types of Delivery

Write it out word for word, then deliver from a lectern • Think politicians or newscasters. • Pros: not likely to make an error since it is all written out, and you likely have plenty of time to plan and prepare • Cons: can lose touch with the audience because you are concentrating on the paper, can lose place in the paper, and loss of eye contact GREATLY reduces your credibility Manuscript

Tips • Should be large and easy to read. • Highlight key words • Typing is suggesting Manuscript

Every word is committed to memory—no notes • Pros: many of the same as manuscript method—speech is well-planned and rehearsed, plus it is easier to make gestures and movements • Cons: can make you more tense rather than more relaxed—fear of forgetting—or may delivery without any feeling Memorized

Tips • Memorize and practice in small chunks • Practice outloud • Be sure to concentrate on memorizing the beginning and end • Have a “safety net” Memorized

Not written out word for word OR memorized, but outlined and planned out • Probably the best method because it gives you the freedom to react to your audience and “go with the flow”, while still having a plan to stick to • Very believable • Often used with notecards containing only transitions and key words/phrases Extemporaneous

Pros: can be natural and be yourself while speaking, allowing yourself to pay attention to your audience and adjust to feedback • Cons: may forget something you wanted to say or flub a few lines Extemporaneous

Tips • Control your notecards! • Practice in advance with your notecards so you are used to using them and holding them Extemporaneous

Not rehearsed, spontaneous—usually short • This is the method you will probably use most often in life, and it can be the most scary • Pros: Allows you to be yourself and react to the audienceinstantly • Cons: Requires and ability to think on your feet—can lose track of what you are saying—or overuse “fillers” to kill dead time Impromptu

Tips • Be prepared (you typically aren’t assigned a random topic to talk about in real life– you are more likely at a meeting in which you are supposed to know what is going on and asked to speak suddenly about something) • Be honest Impromptu

Using Your Voice

Your textbook reviews the vocal process—I won’t get into this anatomy right now, but you need to review it Vocal Process

The speed at which we speak • People tend to speak faster than they think, plus they tend to speed up even more when they are nervous • If this is a problem for you, try to vary your pace. Take a deep breath, speak deliberately and with feeling • Can also be varied for effect in a speech—slowing down or speeding up to match content, purpose and audience Rate

Notes you hit while speaking—the highs and lows • Think like a musical scale • Want to have a range of pitch while speaking—avoid being monotonous • NOT random—use pitch naturally and for emphasis Pitch

Ithink that you are the best. • I think that you are the best. • I think that you are the best. • I think that you are the best. • I think that you are the best. • I think that you are the best. Pitch

Must be loud enough to hear, first of all! If your audience has to work to hear you, they won’t. • Consider the physical surroundings and adjust volume accordingly • Can also use volume for emphasis Volume

Pronunciation: saying all the of sound of a word correctly • Articulation: the crispness with which you say the syllables in your words • Jaw, lips, tongue • Do you say words clearly or mush them together? • Probably, Water, Swimming Articulation/Pronunciation

“Whatayagonna do tanight?” • (What are you going to do tonight?) • “Didjasee’mdoot?” • (Did you see him do it?) • “Doyawanna talk tooer?” • (Do you want to talk to her?) Articulation/ Pronunciation

Problems occur when people speak too fast, fail to open their mouths, or fail to use tongues to correctly pronounce words • Do your homework and know how names and tough words are pronounced! • For better or worse, people judge how smart you are based on how you say things Articulation/ Pronunciation

Using Your Body

Nonverbal communication and body language (which we learned in a previous chapter) communicate your attitude about your message • Very important! Using Your Body

Walking in a purposeful manner from one spot to another • Should be natural and rhythmic to match your words • Provides an eye relief to your audience and can signal moving from one part of a speech to the next • Can be as simple as a single step (or 3 or 5, depending on space) Platform Movement

Don’ts • Pace back and forth as if you are a duck in a shooting gallery. • Wander, or take strolls from spot to spot with no purpose. • Avoid movement because you are afraid you will look silly. Platform Movement

Dos • When you are moving from one part of your speech to the next • When you are changing emotional appeal • When it feels appropriate (this takes practice and feeling comfortable) • Stay open to the audience—don’t turn away • Move toward the audience, or a part of it, or a specific person (just don’t get too close) • Plan your movements, just like your words Platform Movement

Using body parts to express or emphasize ideas • “Talking with your hands” • Using arms, hands, shoulders, head • Want gesture to be natural and fit what you are saying • You don’t have to be constantly moving—it is ok to be at rest • Tip: hold notecards in just one hand to allow for movement of hands Gestures

1. Learn the “Gesture Zone” • Box from waist to shoulders • 2. Learn to “Lift and Lay” • Pick up and put down your hands • 3. Practice the “String” Idea • Your body works together, like a string is tying it together Gestures

Using Your Face

More than all other nonverbals, your face can determine believability • If your face doesn’t sell it, your audience doesn’t buy it Using Your Face

Look at people and give them meaningful contact • NOT artificial, “top of the heads” eye contact • PEOPLE, not THINGS • Look specific people in the eyes for several seconds • Just a sentence or two, and make it random around the room • Don’t forget the far corners/sides Eyes

The biggest reason for this is to watch for audience feedback and make adjustments • Do you see people straining to hear? • Do you see people who look confused? Audience Feedback

Putting It Together

All of this is what makes a speech dynamic and engaging for the audience • It captures their attention and makes the message of the speech more memorable • Good speakers put it all together and make it look harmonious and natural • Can make it look easy, even when it’s not • It only comes with practice!! Putting it Together

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Whether you are a communications pro or a human resources executive, the time will come when you will need to write a speech for yourself or someone else.  when that time comes, your career may depend on your success..

J. Lyman MacInnis, a corporate coach,  Toronto Star  columnist, accounting executive and author of  “ The Elements of Great Public Speaking ,”  has seen careers stalled – even damaged – by a failure to communicate messages effectively before groups of people. On the flip side, solid speechwriting skills can help launch and sustain a successful career.  What you need are forethought and methodical preparation.

Know Your Audience

Learn as much as possible about the audience and the event.  This will help you target the insights, experience or knowledge you have that this group wants or needs:

• Why has the audience been brought together?
• What do the members of the audience have in common?
• How big an audience will it be?
• What do they know, and what do they need to know?
• Do they expect discussion about a specific subject and, if so, what?
• What is the audience’s attitude and knowledge about the subject of your talk?
• What is their attitude toward you as the speaker?
• Why are they interested in your topic?

Choose Your Core Message

If the core message is on target, you can do other things wrong. But if the message is wrong, it doesn’t matter what you put around it.  To write the most effective speech, you should have significant knowledge about your topic, sincerely care about it and be eager to talk about it.  Focus on a message that is relevant to the target audience, and remember: an audience wants opinion. If you offer too little substance, your audience will label you a lightweight.  If you offer too many ideas, you make it difficult for them to know what’s important to you.

Research and Organize

Research until you drop.  This is where you pick up the information, connect the ideas and arrive at the insights that make your talk fresh.  You’ll have an easier time if you gather far more information than you need.  Arrange your research and notes into general categories and leave space between them. Then go back and rearrange. Fit related pieces together like a puzzle.

Develop Structure to Deliver Your Message

First, consider whether your goal is to inform, persuade, motivate or entertain.  Then outline your speech and fill in the details:

• Introduction – The early minutes of a talk are important to establish your credibility and likeability.  Personal anecdotes often work well to get things started.  This is also where you’ll outline your main points.
• Body – Get to the issues you’re there to address, limiting them to five points at most.  Then bolster those few points with illustrations, evidence and anecdotes.  Be passionate: your conviction can be as persuasive as the appeal of your ideas.
• Conclusion – Wrap up with feeling as well as fact. End with something upbeat that will inspire your listeners.

You want to leave the audience exhilarated, not drained. In our fast-paced age, 20-25 minutes is about as long as anyone will listen attentively to a speech. As you write and edit your speech, the general rule is to allow about 90 seconds for every double-spaced page of copy.

Spice it Up

Once you have the basic structure of your speech, it’s time to add variety and interest.  Giving an audience exactly what it expects is like passing out sleeping pills. Remember that a speech is more like conversation than formal writing.  Its phrasing is loose – but without the extremes of slang, the incomplete thoughts, the interruptions that flavor everyday speech.

• Give it rhythm. A good speech has pacing.
• Vary the sentence structure. Use short sentences. Use occasional long ones to keep the audience alert. Fragments are fine if used sparingly and for emphasis.
• Use the active voice and avoid passive sentences. Active forms of speech make your sentences more powerful.
• Repeat key words and points. Besides helping your audience remember something, repetition builds greater awareness of central points or the main theme.
• Ask rhetorical questions in a way that attracts your listeners’ attention.
• Personal experiences and anecdotes help bolster your points and help you connect with the audience.
• Use quotes. Good quotes work on several levels, forcing the audience to think. Make sure quotes are clearly attributed and said by someone your audience will probably recognize.

Be sure to use all of these devices sparingly in your speeches. If overused, the speech becomes exaggerated. Used with care, they will work well to move the speech along and help you deliver your message in an interesting, compelling way.

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The power of good, inspiring, motivating, and thought-provoking speeches can never be overlooked. If we retrospect, a good speech has not only won people’s hearts but also has been a verbal tool to conquer nations. For centuries, many leaders have used this instrument to charm audiences with their powerful speeches. Apart from vocalizing your speech perfectly, the words you choose in a speech carry immense weight, and practising speech writing begins with our school life. Speech writing is an important part of the English syllabus for Class 12th, Class 11th, and Class 8th to 10th. This blog brings you the Speech Writing format, samples, examples, tips, and tricks!

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What is speech writing, speech in english language writing, how do you begin an english-language speech, introduction, how to write a speech, speech writing samples, example of a great speech, english speech topics, practice time.

Must Read: Story Writing Format for Class 9 & 10

Speech writing is the art of using proper grammar and expression to convey a thought or message to a reader. Speech writing isn’t all that distinct from other types of narrative writing. However, students should be aware of certain distinct punctuation and writing style techniques. While writing the ideal speech might be challenging, sticking to the appropriate speech writing structure will ensure that you never fall short.

“There are three things to aim at in public speaking: first, to get into your subject, then to get your subject into yourself, and lastly, to get your subject into the heart of your audience.”- Alexander Gregg

The English language includes eight parts of speech i.e. nouns , pronouns , verbs , adjectives 410 , adverbs , prepositions, conjunctions, and interjections.

• Noun- A noun is a word that describes anything, such as an animal, a person, a place, or an emotion. Nouns are the building blocks for most sentences.
• Pronoun – Pronouns are words that can be used in place of nouns. They are used so that we don’t have to repeat words. This makes our writing and speaking much more natural.
• Verb – A verb is a term that implies activity or ‘doing.’ These are very vital for your children’s grammar studies, as a sentence cannot be complete without a verb.
• Adjective – An adjective is a term that describes something. An adjective is frequently used before a noun to add extra information or description.
• Prepositions- A preposition is a term that expresses the location or timing of something in relation to something else.
• Conjunction- Because every language has its own set of conjunctions, English conjunctions differ from those found in other languages. They’re typically used as a connecting word between two statements, concepts, or ideas.
• Interjections- Interjections are words that are used to describe a strong emotion or a sudden feeling.

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The way you start your English speech can set the tone for the remainder of it. This semester, there are a variety of options for you to begin presentations in your classes. For example, try some of these engaging speech in English language starters.

• Rhetorical questions : A rhetorical question is a figure of speech that uses a question to convey a point rather than asking for a response. The answer to a rhetorical question may be clear, yet the questioner asks it to emphasize the point. Rhetorical questions may be a good method for students to start their English speeches. This method of introducing your material might be appealing to the viewers and encourage them to consider how they personally relate to your issue.
• Statistics: When making an instructive or persuasive speech in an English class, statistics can help to strengthen the speaker’s authority and understanding of the subject. To get your point over quickly and create an emotional response, try using an unexpected statistic or fact that will resonate with the audience.
• Set up an imaginary scene: Create an imaginary situation in your audience’s thoughts if you want to persuade them to agree with you with your speech. This method of starting your speech assists each member of the audience in visualizing a fantastic scenario that you wish to see come true.

Relevant Read: Reported Speech Rules With Exercises

Format of Speech Writing

Here is the format of Speech Writing:

• Introduction : Greet the audience, tell them about yourself and further introduce the topic.
• Body : Present the topic in an elaborate way, explaining its key features, pros and cons, if any and the like.
• Conclusion : Summary of your speech, wrap up the topic and leave your audience with a compelling reminder to think about!

Let’s further understand each element of the format of Speech Writing in further detail:

After the greetings, the Introduction has to be attention-getting. Quickly get people’s attention. The goal of a speech is to engage the audience and persuade them to think or act in your favour. The introduction must effectively include: 

• A brief preview of your topic. 
• Define the outlines of your speech. (For example, I’ll be talking about…First..Second…Third)
• Begin with a story, quote, fact, joke, or observation in the room. It shouldn’t be longer than 3-4 lines. (For Example: “Mahatma Gandhi said once…”, or “This topic reminds me of an incident/story…”)

This part is also important because that’s when your audience decides if the speech is worth their time. Keep your introduction factual, interesting, and convincing.

It is the most important part of any speech. You should provide a number of reasons and arguments to convince the audience to agree with you.

Handling objections is an important aspect of speech composition. There is no time for questions or concerns since a speech is a monologue. Any concerns that may occur during the speech will be addressed by a powerful speech. As a result, you’ll be able to respond to questions as they come in from the crowd. To make speech simpler you can prepare a flow chart of the details in a systematic way.

For example: If your speech is about waste management; distribute information and arrange it according to subparagraphs for your reference. It could include:

• What is Waste Management?
• Major techniques used to manage waste
• Advantages of Waste Management  
• Importance of Waste Management 

The conclusion should be something that the audience takes with them. It could be a reminder, a collective call to action, a summary of your speech, or a story. For example: “It is upon us to choose the fate of our home, the earth by choosing to begin waste management at our personal spaces.”

After concluding, add a few lines of gratitude to the audience for their time.

For example: “Thank you for being a wonderful audience and lending me your time. Hope this speech gave you something to take away.”

Practice Your Speech Writing with these English Speech topics for students !

A good speech is well-timed, informative, and thought-provoking. Here are the tips for writing a good school speech:

Speech Sandwich of Public Speaking

The introduction and conclusion must be crisp. People psychologically follow the primacy effect (tendency to remember the first part of the list/speech) and recency effect (tendency to recall the last part of the list/speech). 

Use Concrete Facts

Make sure you thoroughly research your topic. Including facts appeals to the audience and makes your speech stronger. How much waste is managed? Give names of organisations and provide numerical data in one line.

Use Rhetorical Strategies and Humour

Include one or two open-ended or thought-provoking questions.  For Example: “Would we want our future generation to face trouble due to global warming?” Also, make good use of humour and convenient jokes that engages your audience and keeps them listening.

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Know your Audience and Plan Accordingly

This is essential before writing your speech. To whom is it directed? The categorised audience on the basis of –

• Knowledge of the Topic (familiar or unfamiliar)

Use the information to formulate the speech accordingly, use information that they will understand, and a sentence that they can retain.

Timing Yourself is Important

An important aspect of your speech is to time yourself.  Don’t write a speech that exceeds your word limit. Here’s how can decide the right timing for your speech writing:

• A one-minute speech roughly requires around 130-150 words
• A two-minute speech requires roughly around 250-300 words

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Speech Writing Examples

Here are some examples to help you understand how to write a good speech. Read these to prepare for your next speech:

Write a speech to be delivered in the school assembly as Rahul/ Rubaina of Delhi Public School emphasises the importance of cleanliness, implying that the level of cleanliness represents the character of its residents. (150-200 words)

“Cleanliness is next to godliness,” said the great John Wesley. Hello, respected principal, instructors, and good friends. Today, I, Rahul/Rubaina, stand in front of you all to emphasise the significance of cleanliness.

Cleanliness is the condition or attribute of being or remaining clean. Everyone must learn about cleaning, hygiene, sanitation, and the different diseases that are produced by unsanitary circumstances. It is essential for physical well-being and the maintenance of a healthy atmosphere at home and at school. A filthy atmosphere invites a large number of mosquitos to grow and spread dangerous diseases. On the other side, poor personal cleanliness causes a variety of skin disorders as well as lowered immunity.

Habits formed at a young age become ingrained in one’s personality. Even if we teach our children to wash their hands before and after meals, brush their teeth and bathe on a regular basis, we are unconcerned about keeping public places clean. On October 2, 2014, the Indian Prime Minister began the “Swachh Bharat” programme to offer sanitation amenities to every family, including toilets, solid and liquid waste disposal systems, village cleanliness, and safe and appropriate drinking water supplies. Teachers and children in schools are actively participating in the ‘Clean India Campaign’ with zeal and excitement.

Good health ensures a healthy mind, which leads to better overall productivity, higher living standards, and economic development. It will improve India’s international standing. As a result, a clean environment is a green environment with fewer illnesses. Thus, cleanliness is defined as a symbol of mental purity.

Thank you very much.

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You are Sahil/Sanya, the school’s Head Girl/Head Boy. You are greatly troubled by the increasing instances of aggressive behaviour among your students. You decide to speak about it during the morning assembly. Create a speech about “School Discipline.” (150 – 200 words)

INDISCIPLINE IN SCHOOLS,

It has been reported that the frequency of fights and incidences of bullying in our school has increased dramatically in the previous several months. Good morning to everyone present. Today, I, Sahil/Sanya, your head boy/girl, am here to shed light on the serious topic of “Increased Indiscipline in Schools.”

It has come to light that instructor disobedience, bullying, confrontations with students, truancy, and insults are becoming more widespread. Furthermore, there have been reports of parents noticing a shift in their children’s attitudes. As a result, many children are suffering emotionally, psychologically, and physically. The impact of this mindset on children at a young age is devastating and irreversible.

Not to mention the harm done to the school’s property. Theft of chalk, scribbling on desks, walls and lavatory doors, destruction of CCTV cameras and so forth. We are merely depriving ourselves of the comforts granted to us by doing so.

Following numerous meetings, it was determined that the main reasons for the problem were a lack of sufficient guidance, excessive use of social media, and peer pressure. The council is working to make things better. Everyone is required to take life skills classes. Counselling, motivating, and instilling friendly ideals will be part of the curriculum. Seminars for parents and students will be held on a regular basis.

A counsellor is being made available to help you all discuss your sentiments, grudges, and personal problems. We are doing everything we can and expect you to do the same.

So, let us work together to create an environment in which we encourage, motivate, assist, and be nice to one another because we are good and civilised humans capable of a great deal of love.

Relevant Read: How to Write a Speech on Discipline?

The current increase in incidences of violent student misbehaviour is cause for alarm for everyone. Students who learn how to manage their anger can help to alleviate the situation. Write a 150-200-word speech about the topic to be delivered at the school’s morning assembly. (10)

HOW TO CONTROL ANGER

Honourable Principal, Respected Teachers, and Dear Friends, I’d like to share a few “Ways to Manage Anger” with you today.

The growing intolerance among the younger generation, which is resulting in violence against teachers, is cause for severe concern. The guru-shishya parampara is losing its lustre. Aggressive behaviour in students can be provoked by a variety of factors, including self-defence, stressful circumstance, over-stimulation, or a lack of adult supervision.

It has become imperative to address the situation. Life skills workshops will be included in the curriculum. Teachers should be trained to deal with such stubborn and confrontational behaviours. Meditation and deep breathing are very beneficial and should be practised every morning. Students should be taught to count to ten before reacting angrily. Sessions on anger control and its importance must also be held.

Remember that Anger is one letter away from danger. It becomes much more crucial to be able to control one’s rage. It’s never too late to start, as a wise man once said.

“Every minute you stay angry, you lose sixty seconds of peace of mind.”

Relevant Read: English Speech Topics for Students

Martin Luther King Jr’s ‘I Have A Dream’ is one of his most famous speeches. Its impact has lasted through generations. The speech is written by utilising the techniques above. Here are some examples:

“still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination” – emotive Language

“In a sense, we’ve come to our nation’s capital to cash a check” – personalising the speech

“to stand up for freedom together” – a call to action.

Importantly, this is an example of how the listener comes first while drafting a speech. The language chosen appeals to a specific sort of audience and was widely utilised in 1963 when the speech was delivered.

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• Social Media: Bane or Boon?
• Pros and Cons of Online Learning
• Benefits of Yoga
• If I had a Superpower
• I wish I were ______
• Environment Conservation
• Women Should Rule the World!
• The Best Lesson I Have Learned
• Paperbacks vs E-books
• How to Tackle a Bad Habit?
• My Favorite Pastime/Hobby
• Understanding Feminism
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• Importance of Books in Our Life
• My Favorite Fictional Character
• Introverts vs Extroverts
• Lessons to Learn from Sports
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Ans. Speech writing is the process of communicating a notion or message to a reader by employing proper punctuation and expression. Speech writing is similar to other types of narrative writing. However, students should be aware of some different punctuation and writing structure techniques.

Ans. Before beginning with the speech, choose an important topic. Create an outline; rehearse your speech, and adjust the outline based on comments from the rehearsal. This five-step strategy for speech planning serves as the foundation for both lessons and learning activities.

Ans. Writing down a speech is vital since it helps you better comprehend the issue, organises your thoughts, prevents errors in your speech, allows you to get more comfortable with it, and improves its overall quality.

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How to Create Effective Speaking PowerPoint Presentations

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Introduction.

On your path to becoming a speaker, you overcome a lot of hurdles. You find your niche, you market yourself, you land a few local gigs, and then your first big keynote. You’ve finally “made it” in your industry and you’ll be speaking to thousands at a conference. During your last check-in with the event planner, they ask: “can you send your slides to our A/V guy before the talk?” You freeze. Nobody ever taught you how to create effective speaking powerpoint presentations! Will the same powerpoint template you used for that final project in high school suffice? 

While that may not be exactly how this scenario plays out for you, at some point, probably early on in your speaking career, the question will arise. How do you create effective speaking PowerPoint presentations? Do they really matter? Can you just copy some sentences from your talk onto slides and call it a day? 

We get questions about this a lot, and we’re here to help. We’ve covered the topic of speaking PowerPoint presentations a few times on the TSL podcast, specifically on episodes 190 – 191 and  262 . Today, we’ll go over when and why you should use slides (and if you really should)! Then we’ll cover some of the essential strategies for creating effective slides to go with your talk. 

Do you really need slides? 

A lot of aspiring speakers over-emphasize the role PowerPoint plays in their speaking engagements. Before we get into how to create your slides, let’s get one fundamental principle out of the way. 

You can’t rely on your PowerPoint.

Slides are an enhancement , not a replacement for good content or your presence onstage. If your talk can’t stand on its own, even the most beautifully formatted PowerPoint can’t cover up for you. You should always be able to give your talk just as compellingly without a slideshow, video, photos, etc. Practice and hone your talk first, then create slides to go with it.

Preparedness is absolutely essential to the art of speaking, and even the best PowerPoint cannot cover for your unpreparedness. Slides exist to help the audience, not as a reminder for you. If you’re trying to make up for poor speaking skills with a fancy slide deck, that time is better spent working on your content and on-stage presentation. The order of importance is content first, delivery next, and only then your PowerPoint. 

After all, you could be that unlucky speaker who walks on stage just before a power outage happens. Or the event planning intern loses your flash drive. Or the battery on the mac connected to the projector dies. Sure, those are all worst case scenarios. But anybody who’s been around in the conference space for a while will tell you they do happen. Unfortunately, many speakers treat their PowerPoint as a crutch, and fumble around if something goes wrong on the technical end. The ability to deliver your talk seamlessly without slides in such a situation will set you apart and endear you to event planners and audience members alike. 

OK, so a PowerPoint isn’t absolutely essential. But when slides do enhance, they can be powerful! Some examples of their use include:

• Adding structure e.g. showing when you’re moving onto a new topic or reviewing points you’ve already made. 
• Orienting your audience toward your message by highlighting key words or points that they should listen for.
• Presenting data, statistics, and research conclusions, especially if your field has a commonly used “visual shorthand”. 

Your PowerPoint should work alongside your storytelling to keep your audience engaged and to the point. In our next section, we will dig deeper into how you can make your slides as effective and impactful as possible. 

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You should approach your speaking PowerPoint with an attitude of intentionality and minimalism. The number of slides is irrelevant–it’s how you present information on them that counts. Craft your words beautifully, and it will be easy to create slides alongside them.

When it comes to text on the screen, less is almost always more. Avoid redundancy–those blocks of text that you are going to say out loud anyway can go. Use big, readable fonts in a high-contrast color. Often, a single word to keep the audience on track is more compelling than a long block quote that would only distract them.

Minimalism doesn’t mean you should do away with images, but you must use them wisely! Two of the best uses for images are as an illustration or a visualization of a step-by-step process. Only images of the highest quality belong in your presentation, so ditch the grainy screenshots and dimly-lit photos. Free resources like Pixabay , Pexels , and Unsplash will provide you with great high-res stock images. For charts and diagrams, TSL friend Nancy Duarte offers a free PowerPoint-ready tool called Diagrammer . You can hear Nancy’s advice for slides and storytelling on Episode 262 of the Speaker Lab Podcast. 

As we’ve mentioned before , reminding people that you are a professional speaker is essential to building your network and brand recognition. Don’t underestimate the possibilities your slides offer for self-promotion! Do you offer additional services such as courses or coaching? Integrate stories of past client work with images alongside. Have you spoken for audiences similar to those that your listeners are part of? Include a picture from one of those events. Here’s one way to gain fans and followers with your speaking PowerPoint that you can implement anytime: at the end of your talk, display your social media handle or a QR code that leads to an email subscriber form. If you give away a free resource to email subscribers ( as you should ), this is a great chance to mention it.

You shouldn’t create an entirely new PowerPoint every time you speak. Once you develop a signature talk, develop an easily adaptable PowerPoint template to go along with it. Use the same color scheme, fonts, and voice as your website and other business materials (more tips here for developing your speaker brand ). 

It’s also in your own brand’s interest to design your slides with the client in mind. If there is a color, logo, or hashtag that unites your PowerPoint to an overarching event theme, it will be a big hit with audience and planners alike. Consider asking your point of contact if there’s a theme you should be aware of ahead of time. Integrating the theme into your template in small or subtle ways will take no time at all–and neither will your content if you follow our principles of intentionality and minimalism! Learn more about making the most of minimalist slides on Episode 190 of our podcast. 

Presenting your speaking PowerPoint: technical tips

Once you’ve nailed down your content, you should run through your speech alongside your slides at least once. Knowing how to create effective speaking PowerPoint presentations is half the battle; presenting them onstage presents its own set of challenges. Here are some tips for jumping through technical hoops and making sure nothing in your control goes wrong. 

When it comes to the template we mentioned in the previous section, you’ll have the option of creating it in a 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratio. Always ask your client if they know the projector dimensions, but 4:3 is the safest by default. It’s far better to have smaller slides centered on a widescreen projector than unexpected cropping! Once you have the time, creating two templates will allow you to make the most of widescreen projectors when they are available. 

If music or video is an absolutely essential part of your message, it can totally have a place in your PowerPoint. But if it’s not essential, leave it out! The A/V team will be relieved and it’s one less thing that can go wrong. If you must include animations, videos, music, etc., do so in the way that creates the least friction by requiring the least technical support. Have a game plan for smoothly moving on if it doesn’t work. If you’ve focused properly on crafting your talk, it will still have the same impact. 

Here’s one tip we can’t stress enough: always bring backup. Even if you sent your slides to the client a week ago, bring a flash drive. If you’re supposed to project from your own device, send the file to the client or upload it to google slides just in case. And this tip doesn’t just apply to your PowerPoint! Put together a little tech bag stocked with cables, clickers, microphones, adaptors, and chargers. Many speakers even bring an ethernet cord. 

Preparedness is key when it comes to effectively presenting your speaking PowerPoint. Ask about deadlines and technical requirements well in advance. At the same time, you can’t prepare for every scenario, so being easy to work with is equally important. If you can roll with the punches, event planners and A/V teams alike will look forward to seeing your name on the program. Those good relationships are essential to the referrals that will ensure you future gigs down the road. 

If you’re looking for more details of technical success with your speaking PowerPoints, head over to episode 191 of the TSL podcast.

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Some speakers, like TSL founder Grant Baldwin or famous keynoter Simon Sinek avoid using slides whenever possible. 

Others, like our friend Melanie Deziel , love creating effective speaking PowerPoints that help maximize their message. 

Wherever you fall on the question of slides, it’s important to use them intentionally and without overwhelming the audience. While every speaker will have their own characteristic style, these tips should set you well on your way to creating amazing speaking slides! 

• Last Updated: February 29, 2024

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