ESSENTIALS of SPEECH WRITING
1. HEADING– The heading should be catchy and in not more than 5-6 words. You can go as creative as you want with this one just make sure you do not devote too much time to it in the exam.
2. OPENING LINE- This includes salutations, introduction, and the topic. Make sure you do not mention your personal details.
Speech writing Example – Respected Principal, teachers, and my dear friends. Today, I (the name is given in the question) stand before you all to deliver a speech / my ideas and concerns on the topic (given in the question).
OR you could start with a QUOTE related to the topic and then go with the salutations and introduction.
E.g.:- *Good Morning honourable Principal, respected teachers, and my dear fellow mates.* Today, I, _________, stand before you all, to highlight the importance or significance of ____________.
2. BODY will comprise:
A. It is always prescribed that you begin with a short introduction on the topic, it’s meant to be precise.
B. Then you need to explain the current situation, the problems (if any), and whether after any corrective actions, betterment in the situation has been observed or not.
C. It may include advantages/ disadvantages depending upon the topic in question.
3. CLOSURE
A review of the main points and a purposeful closing sentence. Persuasive speech endings should tell the audience specifically what they should do or think about.
SPEECH WRITING- A Sample
You are Asher/ Adrine Head boy/head girl 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’ in 120 - 150 words.
Answer
*INDISCIPLINE IN SCHOOLS*
It has been reported to the councils that number of fights and cases of bullying has gone up tremendously in the last few months in our school.
A warm greetings to honourable Principal, respected teachers and my dear fellow mates. Today, I, Asher/ Adrine, your head girl/boy stand before you to throw some light upon the grave issue of 'Increasing Indiscipline in Schools'.The growing indiscipline and intolerance among the new generation is resulting in violation of rules and regulations. It has become a grave concern in today's world. The old-age student-teacher tradition is losing its charm. Aggressiveness in students may be triggered by several factors: as a self-defence reaction, stressful situation, over-stimulation or lack of adult supervision.
It has been brought into lime light that disobedience of students, 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 counsellor 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 affection.
Thank you for being such patient listeners.
