Speech Writing

 

How To Write Speech

- M.A. Ghonhsetwad

PGT English, JNV WASHIM

1. Introduce yourself & Salutation

 - historic speeches, the speaker might skip

But you need to introduce yourself

“Good morning …………………………………………….., and thank you for taking the time to listen. My name is ……………., and I’m here today to talk to you about…”
Formal & Informal

Remember - your introduction is an opportunity. Be creative and introduce yourself to your audience with the tone you mean to go on with.

2. Make a great opening statement

- a catchy- captivating & introduction,

-brief,

-language with an immediate impact.

language techniques:

1. A rhetorical question - make your audience think.
 -will pay attention

-will be hooked.

Example:
“I’m here to ask  you do you really think that it is possible to maintain the social/physical distance in the school ?

Are we able to maintain social distance in our family among the kids?  

2. A surprising statement
 eg. I think if we open the school in this Corona pandemic situation, value of academics is much more than human life

Eg Schools are no better than the gas chambers of Nazis in this Corona Pandemic

3.A famous quote
-  a list of famous quotes.
- use only relevant quotes.
Eg.
“As a wiser woman than me once wrote: ‘It is our choices, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.’”

3.  Structure your speech

Introduction, main body, and conclusion.

The main body

·  3-4 points,

· Conversational Tone

· Refer the data, news, survey, real life experiences, local updates, anecdotes 

4. Use very good English

Good English is essential for your examiner to give you good marks.

Avoid long sentences. Write short sentences instead.

Practice.

Work on the common mistakes usually made

5. Express your opinion

  For example: “I’m sure you’d all agree that...”, or “As a community, we need to…”. ‘”What I think, even you’d agree that …” “It’s my idea, but you will appreciate that…..”

6. Connect to Audience

- Connect yourself with audience

Use “we”, “you” “I” in your writing.

“Like you, …………. is a subject  is very close to my heart. When I was…………….”

9. Use rhetorical questions

-don’t use too many questions(2-3)

10. Use emotive language

 “good” or “bad”.

“fantastic”, “horrible”/ “pure” or “corrupted”,

“exciting” or “disappointing”.

 Connect the emotions.

11. Use figurative language

Simile -

Metaphor -

12. Use contrast

Eg.“I love to study, but I hate online classes”.

mobile, to study on it.

13. Use reiterate (not repetition)

14. Use the list of three

15. Focus on the topic

Q. Write a Speech on GOOD HEALTH AND EXERCISE

 

                                            GOOD HEALTH AND EXERCISE

Honorable Principal, respected teachers and my dear friends, we have all gathered here to discuss the issue of good health and exercise. Very often, we all wonder if a balanced diet alone can give us good health. Or, if exercise alone is a determining factor, in maintaining our good health ?

Everyone here will agree with me that a balanced diet plays a major role in maintaining good health. But that alone is not enough. We need to keep our body supple and our mussels flexible. Only exercise can do this and if we exercise regularly our bodies seem to be slim and trim.

The moment we say exercise, today’s youngsters think of the gym. Man has invented so many machines to keep us slim and trim and if you have the money for it, they can work wonders on you. 

But tell me dear friends, what did man do before the invention of these slimming machines ? Weren’t our ancestor whole and hearty, just by walking, working and slogging? Modern man hardly walks. He has vehicles and machines at his beak and call and to serve his every need.

I think it is high time we realize the importance of natural and traditional methods of keeping ourselves in shape. They don’t require any money. Besides, pollution can be reduced to a great extent if we all walk briskly to over school or work place.

So friends, forget money and machines. Old is gold. Let’s take to brisk walking, natural methods of machineless exercise and even yoga. Let’s live a longer and healthier life by sticking to a balanced diet and a strict regimen of walking, exercise or yoga.

Thank you.

 

JAI HIND