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G, Speech Writing Final

The document provides guidelines for writing speeches, highlighting the differences between speeches and essays, and outlining the necessary format and content. It emphasizes the importance of addressing the audience appropriately and organizing the speech into clear sections. Several examples and practice questions are included to help develop speech writing skills on various topics.

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G, Speech Writing Final

The document provides guidelines for writing speeches, highlighting the differences between speeches and essays, and outlining the necessary format and content. It emphasizes the importance of addressing the audience appropriately and organizing the speech into clear sections. Several examples and practice questions are included to help develop speech writing skills on various topics.

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SPEECH WRITING

Though speech is essentially an essay, it is significantly different. Whereas an essay or an


article is read by people at a distance in time and place, a speech is delivered 'live' to an
audience. This fact determines, to a great extent, the language and style of the composition.
A speech consists of the words spoken by a person to a gathering. The speaker could be a
leader, a learned man, a man in a position of power and authority or an ordinary person, a
student. the audience.

The 'address', the language and style are determined by the occasion and the audience.
Format:
(a) Address the gathering, e.g., Respected Principal, teachers, students, good morning.
(b) Speech in three or four paragraphs.
(c) A speech ends with Thank you. The speaker thanks the listeners for their patient hearing.
Content: According to the occasion, you may include quotations. Organize the speech into
introduction, main points and conclusion.
Language and style should be a mingling of the serious and conversational modes.

Example
1. You are Mukesh/Mukta Thakur of Saket. You have been reading the news items on Nithari
killings. Write a speech in 120-150 words to be given in the morning assembly, stressing the
need of keeping a close vigil on the anti-social elements of the locality and taking care of young
children of the area so that they don't fall prey to bad characters.

Crimes Against Children by Mukta Thakur (XI A)


Respected Principal, teachers and dear friends. Good Morning. I am Mukta of Class XI. Today
I would like to share my views with you on crimes against children. It is a horrifying reality with
which we have to contend.
Some recent tragic events have opened our eyes to the magnitude of crimes against children.
Mostly, children are kidnapped for ransom if they are from rich families, or for begging and
stealing if they are from ordinary families. Cases of child abuse are growing in alarming
proportions. It is reported that young children are sold to various businessmen abroad who
abuse them cruelly.
The most disgusting and horrifying of these cases was the one discovered at Noida, where the
owner-servant team carried out dastardly crimes against children behind closed doors.
Investigations are unveiling horrible acts
In such a scenario, it is imperative that parents take good care of their children. Children
should be trained not to trust strangers. A new initiative asks citizens to take photographs of
begging children and send them to the police. Efforts will be made to unite them with their
families. Sometimes social media too carries photos of missing children.
The security of a neighbourhood depends on the alertness of the citizens. We have a
tremendous responsibility towards our youngsters.
I hope my words will make you think about the matter.
Thank you

SOME QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE


2. Children usually come to school without taking breakfast in the morning and eat junk food from the school
canteen. This habit adversely affects the performance of students in academics and sports. Write a speech in
120-150 words to be given in your school assembly about 'How Health is Affected by Lifestyle'.

3. A recent survey by the Ministry of Health shows that the growing tendency of obesity among children today
is caused by addiction to junk food and lack of physical exercise, and it adversely affects their learning power.
Write a speech in 120-150 words to be delivered in the morning assembly of the school highlighting the
importance of good health and motivating the children to eat healthy, balanced diet.

4. The world that we are living in is under a great threat of extinction. Large scale pollution, deforestation and
industrialization are suffocating the environment. You, as a concerned citizen, want to share the causes and
effects of global warming. You would also like to give a few suggestions on how to contribute to the making
of a better world. As Vivek/Vineeta Arora, Head Boy/Girl of the school, prepare a speech on this issue for the
morning assembly under the heading “The Hazards of Global Warming". (120-150 words)

5. You are the Class Representative, Class XI of Gandhi Memorial School, Pushp Vihar. You have been asked
to prepare a speech on the need to imbibe principles of truthfulness, gentleness and cooperation to counter
the growing violence in today's world. Write this speech in 120-150 words.

6. You are Rajini/Rajat Gaur. After seeing some obese children in your school, you are worried about the craze
for junk food and electronic gadgets in students. Write a speech to be delivered in the morning assembly
highlighting the need to have good eating habits and the benefits of outdoor activities. (Word limit: 120-150
words)

7. Yoga is beneficial. Speak about the benefits of yoga in the morning assembly. (Word limit: 120-150)

8. Through Yoga we can maintain our health and increase our immunity. Write a speech in 120-150 words to
be delivered in the morning assembly in your school. You are Radhe/Radhika Kant, the head boy/head girl of
your class.
9. You are invited to deliver a speech in the school assembly on the topic: ‘Reading habits have taken a back
seat in modern education system'. Prepare your speech in 120-150 words. You are Shiva/Sheenam.

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