SPEECH WRITING

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Speech Writing

Speech writing is the method of conveying a thought or message to a reader using the correct punctuation and expression. Speech writing isn't much different from any other form of narrative writing.

Features of Speech Writing

Speech writing is the art of crafting a speech that is clear, engaging, and effective for an audience. Here are the key features of good speech writing:

1. Clarity and Simplicity

   • Use simple and clear language so the audience can easily understand the message.

2. Purposeful

   • The speech should have a clear purpose, whether to inform, persuade, entertain, or motivate.

3. Audience Awareness

   • Tailor the content and tone according to the audience's interests, level of understanding, and expectations.

4. Engaging Introduction

   • Start with a hook such as a question, quote, or interesting fact to grab attention.

5. Logical Structure

   • Organize the speech with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.
   • Use transitions to connect ideas smoothly.

6. Conciseness

   • Keep the speech focused and avoid unnecessary details.

7. Use of Rhetorical Devices

   • Employ techniques like repetition, rhetorical questions, and anecdotes to make the speech memorable.

8. Personal Touch

   • Include personal stories or experiences to connect emotionally with the audience.

9. Appropriate Tone and Style

   • Match the tone (formal, informal, serious, humorous) to the occasion and audience.

10. Call to Action

    • End with a strong conclusion that summarizes the main points and motivates the audience to act or think differently.

11. Use of Pauses and Emphasis

    • Plan where to pause and emphasize words for better delivery.

12. Time Management

    • Ensure the speech fits within the allotted time.

These features help make a speech effective, memorable, and impactful.

Opening  lines

Good morning  Principal  sir, worthy  teachers  and  all my dear friends  I ----- is going to deliver  my views on -----'z

It gives me  great pleasure  to speak to you about------

Speech writing Example – Respected Principal, teachers, and my dear friends! Today, I (the name is given in the question) stand before you all to speak on the topic “(given in the question)”.

2. You are Sohan/ Sonali , Head girl / Head boy of your school. You are deeply disturbed by the rising cases of aggressive behaviour of students in your school. You decide to speak during the morning assembly about it. Write a speech on ‘Indiscipline in Schools’. (150 – 200 words) 

INDISCIPLINE IN SCHOOLS

It has been reported that number of fights and cases of bullying has gone up tremendously in the last few months in our school.
Good morning to one and all present here. Today, I, Ali/Alia, your head boy/girl stand before you to throw light upon the grave issue of “Increasing Indiscipline in Schools”

It has been brought into lime light that disobedience of teachers, bullying, fights with peers, truancy and insults is becoming a common trend. Not only this, there have been complaints of parents witnessing a shift in their children’s attitude. This is resulting in a lot of children getting hurt emotionally, mentally and physically. The impact this attitude is having on kids at early age is disastrous and irreversible.

Not to forget the damage that has been done to the school property. Stealing chalks, scribbling on desks, walls and washroom doors, destroying CCTV cameras and the list goes on. By doing this, we are only letting us deprive ourselves of the amenities being provided to us.

After a lot of meetings, lack of proper guidance, excessive use of social media and peer pressure have been observed to be the root causes of the problem. The counsel is taking steps to improve the situation. Life skill classes are being made mandatory for everyone. Teachings will include counselling, motivation and inculcating friendly values. Seminars for parents and students will be regularly organised. A counsellor to help you all share your feelings, grudges and sharing your personal problem is being made available. We are doing everything we can and expect the same from you.

So, let’s join our hands together and build an environment where we encourage, motivate, help and be kind to each other for we are good and civilised beings capable of a lot of love.

Thank you.