When writing a speech the following points
should be adhered to:
begin by wishing the audience
introduce yourself
introduce the topic
2-3 paragraphs stating the argument and the
solutions/suggestions
thanking the audience
word limit – 200 words
Example of an opening:
Good morning, I --------- am grateful to be given an
opportunity to express my views on a topic very close to my
heart…
Para 2.....
Para 3.....
Para 4 .......
Thank you.
Structure of a Speech:
1) The Title
brief – not more that 2-3 words
catchy and effective
encourage the reader to read further as well as the listener to be curious enough to listen
2) Introduction
informs the reader what the speech is about
could contain facts or startling information/and anecdote – a
story that illustrates a point. (should be short)
summary information – explain your point of view in general
terms
The body
One paragraph
causes of the problem
effects of the problem
your opinions
description of the event
Conclusion
Conclusion brings closure.
review main points
describe your feelings about the topic
PM Narendra Modi's Speech on Digital India
Thank you, Shantanu, John, Satya, Paul, Sunder, and Venkatesh
A big thank you!
I am sure this was not pre-arranged. But, here on stage you see a perfect picture of India-U.S. partnership in the digital
Good Evening, everyone!
If there was ever a gathering under one roof that could claim to be shaping the world, it is this. And, I am not talking about those in public office, here or in India! It’s a great pleasure to be here in California. It is one of the last places in the world to see the sun set. But, it is here that new ideas see the first light of the day. It’s a great honour that you have joined us tonight. I have met many of you in Delhi and New York, and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. These are the new neighborhoods of our new world. If Facebook were a country, it would be the third most populous one and the most connected. Google today has made teachers less awe-inspiring and grandparents more idle. Twitter has turned everyone into a reporter. The traffic lights that need to work the best are on CISCO routers. The status that now matters is not whether you are awake or asleep, but whether you are online or offline. The most fundamental debate for our youth is the choice between Android, iOS or Windows. From computing to communication, entertainment to education, from printing documents to printing products, and, now to internet of things, it’s been a long journey in a short time. From cleaner energy to better healthcare and safer transport, everything is converging around the work you do. In Africa, it’s helping people transfer money on phone. It has made reaching small island states no longer a journey of adventure, but a convenient click of a mouse. In India, a mother in a distant hill village has a better chance to save her new born infant. A child in a remote village has better access to education. A small farmer is more confident about his land holding and getting better market price. A fisherman on the sea has a better catch.
And, a young professional in San Francisco can Skype daily to comfort her sick grandmother in India. An initiative by a father in Haryana for “Selfie with daughter” to draw attention to the girl child became an international movement. All this is because of the work you people are doing. Since my government came to office last year, we have attacked poverty by using the power of networks and mobile phones to launch a new era of empowerment and inclusion: 180 million new bank accounts in a few months; direct transfer of benefits to the poor; funds for the unbanked; insurance within the reach of the poorest; and, pension
for the sunset years for all.
Thank You
Points to remember to make a speech a memorable one
Who: Who would be listening?
How: Will you decide on the tone of the speech
What: will be the topic finally
Why: do you ant to write this speech,
The purpose
Persuade With a Classic Structure
In a speech where you're trying to persuade someone, the classic structure
is called "Problem-Solution."
In the first part of your speech you say, "Here's a problem, here's why
things are so terrible."
Then, in the second part of your speech you say, "Here's what we can do to
make things better."
Revise.....
FORMAT
Salutation : suitable address.
opening statement: I am sure you all are familiar with……
1.Opening paragraph: Quotation, Catchy phrase
2. Para 1- What you feel about the topic: Your views , opinions
3.Para 2 ,3 - What others feel and what you have to say in response
: use transitional words clear ideas, easy language, persuasive tone, burning
issues, use of anecdotes, questions, humour , be brief.
4. Last para - Summing Up: Quotation, Your views
Closing note : Thank You
should be adhered to:
begin by wishing the audience
introduce yourself
introduce the topic
2-3 paragraphs stating the argument and the
solutions/suggestions
thanking the audience
word limit – 200 words
Example of an opening:
Good morning, I --------- am grateful to be given an
opportunity to express my views on a topic very close to my
heart…
Para 2.....
Para 3.....
Para 4 .......
Thank you.
Structure of a Speech:
1) The Title
brief – not more that 2-3 words
catchy and effective
encourage the reader to read further as well as the listener to be curious enough to listen
2) Introduction
informs the reader what the speech is about
could contain facts or startling information/and anecdote – a
story that illustrates a point. (should be short)
summary information – explain your point of view in general
terms
The body
One paragraph
causes of the problem
effects of the problem
your opinions
description of the event
Conclusion
Conclusion brings closure.
review main points
describe your feelings about the topic
PM Narendra Modi's Speech on Digital India
Thank you, Shantanu, John, Satya, Paul, Sunder, and Venkatesh
A big thank you!
I am sure this was not pre-arranged. But, here on stage you see a perfect picture of India-U.S. partnership in the digital
Good Evening, everyone!
If there was ever a gathering under one roof that could claim to be shaping the world, it is this. And, I am not talking about those in public office, here or in India! It’s a great pleasure to be here in California. It is one of the last places in the world to see the sun set. But, it is here that new ideas see the first light of the day. It’s a great honour that you have joined us tonight. I have met many of you in Delhi and New York, and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. These are the new neighborhoods of our new world. If Facebook were a country, it would be the third most populous one and the most connected. Google today has made teachers less awe-inspiring and grandparents more idle. Twitter has turned everyone into a reporter. The traffic lights that need to work the best are on CISCO routers. The status that now matters is not whether you are awake or asleep, but whether you are online or offline. The most fundamental debate for our youth is the choice between Android, iOS or Windows. From computing to communication, entertainment to education, from printing documents to printing products, and, now to internet of things, it’s been a long journey in a short time. From cleaner energy to better healthcare and safer transport, everything is converging around the work you do. In Africa, it’s helping people transfer money on phone. It has made reaching small island states no longer a journey of adventure, but a convenient click of a mouse. In India, a mother in a distant hill village has a better chance to save her new born infant. A child in a remote village has better access to education. A small farmer is more confident about his land holding and getting better market price. A fisherman on the sea has a better catch.
And, a young professional in San Francisco can Skype daily to comfort her sick grandmother in India. An initiative by a father in Haryana for “Selfie with daughter” to draw attention to the girl child became an international movement. All this is because of the work you people are doing. Since my government came to office last year, we have attacked poverty by using the power of networks and mobile phones to launch a new era of empowerment and inclusion: 180 million new bank accounts in a few months; direct transfer of benefits to the poor; funds for the unbanked; insurance within the reach of the poorest; and, pension
for the sunset years for all.
Thank You
Points to remember to make a speech a memorable one
Who: Who would be listening?
How: Will you decide on the tone of the speech
What: will be the topic finally
Why: do you ant to write this speech,
The purpose
Persuade With a Classic Structure
In a speech where you're trying to persuade someone, the classic structure
is called "Problem-Solution."
In the first part of your speech you say, "Here's a problem, here's why
things are so terrible."
Then, in the second part of your speech you say, "Here's what we can do to
make things better."
Revise.....
FORMAT
Salutation : suitable address.
opening statement: I am sure you all are familiar with……
1.Opening paragraph: Quotation, Catchy phrase
2. Para 1- What you feel about the topic: Your views , opinions
3.Para 2 ,3 - What others feel and what you have to say in response
: use transitional words clear ideas, easy language, persuasive tone, burning
issues, use of anecdotes, questions, humour , be brief.
4. Last para - Summing Up: Quotation, Your views
Closing note : Thank You
