SPEECH WRITING

                                  SPEECH WRITING 
                         FOR QUE.NO 4(C): 04 MARKS

How to Write a Good Speech:

1. Have an inspiring OPENING and ENDING.
2. Appropriate(suitable)TONE of VOICE.
3.Adapt speech for PURPOSE and AUDIENCE.
4.Organise IDEAS logically and do not confuse the audience.
5. Use EMOTIVE language to CONVINCE your audience. 
6. Use Rhetorical Questions – asking a question for persuasive effect. 
7. Make sure you are writing in the CORRECT PERSON. 
8. Use interesting facts and figures.

Before Drafting a speech Remember:

1) Salutations - speaker greets Chief-guest, Fellow speakers and listeners.

2) A speech must begin with a catchy introduction in the form of a quotation, statistical data or a thought-provoking Rhetorical question.

3) Persuasive and powerful language, use the word “you” and Rhetorical questions.

4) A speech must have clarity of thought and accuracy of facts.

5) Sum up by suggestions / measures to improve the situation .

Sample Answer: 

Respected Principal, vice Principal, supervisor, teachers and all my dear friends!

Today, I welcome one and all on the occasion of the world Environment day. On this auspicious occasion I am going to share my views on the topic," Tree Conservation".

     Respected Dignitaries on and off the Dias, as we all know Trees are the best friends of human beings from ages and saviours of Mankind. Trees provide us Food, shelter, oxygen, fruits, Wood, medicinal herbs unconditionally. We have been worshipping trees from generations as they give us everything without expecting anything.

     It is rightly written by someone,

"Poems are made by a Fool like me but God can only make a Tree" how true is this! Trees maintain the ecological balance of the Environment. Trees prevent soil erosion. Trees Invite rainfall. Trees attract people travellers, birds, animals. Forests and jungles help to reduce pollution.

      "      Woods are lovely 

               Dark and deep but 

               I have many promises

               To keep before I sleep,

               before I sleep,

               before I sleep!

Unfortunately, in some parts of the world human beings start deforestation at a large scale for making a living. Loss of flora and fauna, species, extinction of rarest of rare birds, animals affect the biodiversity. It results in degradation of the environment. Depletion of Natural Resources cause  damage to Mother Earth. The large scale industrialisation, urbanisation influenced the beauty of Nature.

            If we do not seize it 

            It's curtains on our 

            Living things.        

   

But the Questions arise.....

Do we really feel concerned about it? Are we really serious about this issue?

Remember ,we have a little time so, think, introspect and act.we  only can stop this degradation by realising the value of Nature and Trees. On this pious day, Let's take a pledge to Protect the Environment, Trees, Nature,

Each one plant one and protect one is the need of the time. I am very optimistic that with United and collective efforts we will surely do this.

   Thank you for your patient hearing!

         

Exercise

1. You are Deepika Patil, a member of the NSS unit of your college, on the occasion of World Health Day, prepare a speech which you will deliver in your college Auditorium.

2. You have taken part in an elocution competition where the topic chosen by you is ‘Beauty without cruelty towards animals’ write a speech to put forward your views.

3. You are the NSS co-ordinator of your college. Deliver a speech to the NSS cadets about the literacy programme that you are going to undertake and motivate more and more people to come forward to join the project.

4. On the occasion of world Environment Day; your college has organised a one day seminar. You are one of the speakers. Write a speech how Mother Earth is being polluted everyday by our foolish activities.

5. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, your college has organised a programme. You are Divya / Deepak and you have been chosen to deliver the welcome speech where you want to talk about. “Improvement of the position of women in Indian society” as you want to start on a positive note. Write the speech which you are going to deliver.

6. Prepare a speech on ‘People who have inspired me’.

7. Imagine you are a class-representative. Your college has arranged a Blood Donation Camp. Write a speech appealing to the students to donate blood generously for a good cause.( Feb. 2008 )

8. As a students representative at Junior College, prepare a speech to Welcome the F.Y.J.C. students who have just joined the college. Tell them something about the college campus, library, canteen, sports and other extra curricular activities.

9. Prepare a speech for ‘World Environment Day’. The topic is ‘Save trees’ - Tree save’ Highlight the growth and preservation of trees in your speech.

10. Imagine that your college has organized an elocution competition on ‘Higher Education in Maharashtra’. Prepare your speech.

11. Prepare a speech on the topic “How can we lead people from the poverty-ridden world to the poverty.

 12. Prepare a speech on “The changes that I want in the syllabus of English subject.”

13. Prepare a draft for a speech on ‘Status of old women’in ‘Indian society’.

14. Imagine that you are an ardent bird watcher. You have noticed that the number of birds have diminished over the years. Write a speech of about 100 word on “Why should we save birds.”

15. Prepare a brief speech about 100 words on the value of Money. Imagine you are addressing your children.

16. You are the secretary of a youth organization and it is your duty to welcome the Chief Guest at the annual youth festival. Draft your speech in about 100 words welcoming the chief guest.

17. ‘Failure is always the first step to success’. Write a brief speech encouraging class X students who are about to appear for a Board Exam.

18. You have been invited to speak to a gathering of your entrepreneurs (Businessmen). Draft your speech highlighting honesty in business dealings, gender equality and child labour.

19. You have been invited and speak to a gathering of young college going boys and girls. The topic given tto you is ‘The advantages and disadvantages of the cell phone.’ Draft your speech in about 100 words.

20. As the President of the local youth club you are expected to make a speech congratulating a member who has received ‘The youth of the year award.’Draft your speech in about 100 words.

21. Imagine you are the ‘Captain of your college cricket team’. Your teammates are nervous about the next match afraid that they will lose. Draft a speech in about 100 words boosting their morale and motivating them.

22. Preparing a speech stating the ‘Importance of eye donation.’ (Feb. 2013)

i) Organisation of a meeting to explain the importance of eye donation.

ii) When and who can donate the eyes.

iii) Concluding lines with an appeal.

23. Write a short speech to be delivered in your college on ‘Tree Conservation’ on the occasion of ‘The World Earth Day’with the help of the following points (about 100 words) (Feb. 2014)

i) Air, water and noise pollution.
ii) Depletion of natural resources.
iii) Trees prevent soil erosion.
iv) Live in harmony with nature.

24. You wish to take part in the Elocution contest in your Junior College. One of the topics therein is “Disadvantages of Television.” Prepare a speech on it in about 100 words. (Oct. 2014)

25. You intend to take part in the intercollegiate elocution contest. One of the topics therein is ‘Stop cruelty to Animals and Birds : Prepare a speech on it in about 100 words. (Feb. 2015)

26. Your Junior College is going to arrange a ‘Blood Donation Camp’. As a General Secretary. Prepare a peech to appeal the students to donate Blood for noble cause. (in about 100 words.) (Oct. 2014)

27. Imagine you have to give a speech on the topic ‘India’s changing villages’, write a speech on it in about 100 words. (Feb. 2016)

28. You are the captain of your college cricket team. You have your final match on Sunday. Your teammates are nervous. Prepare a speech motivating them to face the challenge courageously. (About 100 words) (July 2016)

29. Prepare a speech on ‘Father’s Day’ with the help of the following points. (Feb. 2017)

1) Man of practical attitude.
2) Thinker of future
3) Pillar of family.
4) Greatest family support.

30. You wish to take part in an elocution contest organised by the Rotary Club of your town. One of the topics therein is ‘Save water ....... save life’. (Prepare a speech on it in about 100 words) (July 2017)

31. Prepare a speech on ‘World Literacy Day’ (8 September) with the help of the following points.

i) Importance of the day.
ii) How you can help to eradicate illiteracy in your area.
iii) Benefits of being literate for an individual.
iv) How literate India will help an individual.
v) How literate India will help the country to progress.

32. Your college has observed Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam’s birthday (15th October) as the ‘World Students’ Day. Prepare a speech in about 100 words with the help of the following points.

i) Importance of the day
ii) Overcoming the challenges in your learning.
iii) Dr. Kalam’s inspiration to students.
iv) Your idea of serving India in various capacities.

33. You are the captain of your college cricket team. You have your final match on Sunday. Your teammates are nervous. Prepare a speech motivating them to face the challenge courageously. (About 100 words)

i) Talk about your team’s strong points.
ii) Point out the opposing team’s weak points.
iii) Mention past victories.
iv) Mention the important of having a positive attitude.

34. You wish to take part in the elocution contest in your Junior college. One of the topics there in is ‘My Idea of an Ideal student’. Prepare a speech on it in about 100 words.

35. Your college has planned to celebrate ‘Children’s Day’. You are asked to deliver a speech on this occasion. Prepare a speech of about 100 words to be delivered on the occasion.

36. Prepare a speech on Women’s Day (8 March) with the help of the following day.

i) Importance of the day.
ii) The status of women in the past.
iii) The progress of woman and her status in the society.
iv) Women empowerment.

37. Prepare a speech on the occasion of ‘International Yoga Day’ (21st June) with the help of the following points.

i) Importance of the day.
ii) Benefits of Yoga.
iii) The need for Yoga for Better & healthy life.
iv) How you can motivate people to practice yoga.
v) How Yoga helps build a healthy nation.

38. Prepare a speech on ‘World Environment Day’(05th June) with the help of the following points.

i) Importance of the day.
ii) Air, Water and Noise pollution.
iii) Need of the protection of environment.
iv) Add your own points.

39. Prepare a speech on ‘The world Earth Day’ with the help of the following points.

i) Importance of the day.
ii) Adverse effect of various pollutions.
iii) Loss of natural resources.
iv) Live in harmony with nature.
40. Prepare a speech on “How can we lead people from the poverty ridden world to the poverty free world” in about 100 words with the help of the following points.

i) BPL(Below poverty line)
ii) Poverty is a curse on humanity.
iii) Fulfilment of Basic life needs.
iv) How can we eradicate poverty from the world.

41. Prepare a speech on ‘International Day of Disabled Persons’ (03 December) with the help of the following points :

i) Importance of the day.
ii) Empowerment of disabled persons.
iii) How disabled persons help the country to progress.
iv) Protection of their status / prestige.

42. Write a short speech to be delivered in your Junior College on ‘BETI BACHAO, BETI PATHAO’(BBBP) campaign with the help of following points.

i) Importance of the campaign.
ii) Need of female education & empowerment.
iii) Benefits of educating girl child.
iv) Honour, dignity & career of girls.
v) Importance of women in society.

43. Prepare a speech on ‘National Science Day’ (28th February) with the help of the following points.

i) Importance of the day / theme of the year.
ii) Arrangement of various programmes.
iii) Importance of science in daily life.
iv) Introduction of new technologies of science.
v) Encouragement to people and popularize the science and technology.

44. Imagine that your college has organised an ‘Elocution competition’ and the topic for the competition is ‘Save Trees, Trees Save’. Prepare a speech with the help of the points given below.(Feb 2018)
i) Providers of human needs.
ii) Ecological balance.
iii) Rain showers etc.

45. You wish to take part in the Inter collegiate elocution competition. One of the topics therein is‘Importance of cleanliness’ (July 2018)

Prepare a speech on it in about 100 words.

46. Imagine your college is organising a speech competition on the topic ‘Disappearing Birds’. Prepare a speech in about 100 words with the help of the following points. (Feb. 2020)

i) Role of birds.
ii) Causes behind their disappearance.
iii) Ways to call them back.
iv) Add your ideas.

Activities prepared and compiled by

TUSHAR J BAGWE

K J SOMAIYA COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND COMMERCE VIDYAVIHAR EAST MUMBAI 77

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