SPEECH WRITING

DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS:
FORMAT : 01 MARK
CONTENT : 02 MARKS
EXPRESSION : 02 MARKS
Total : 5 Marks
WORD LIMIT : 120-150 WORDS

SPEECH is the faculty of expressing or describing thoughts, feelings or perceptions

by vocal communication or conversation. It is always addressed to a vast multitude
of people. Writing a speech is very much similar to writing an essay, a report or an
article, but the difference is that your words are being HEARD not READ, the
audience is a listener not a reader, So you only have one chance to get your message
across.

Points to remember
1. Give the title at the top.
2. Begin with “Good morning to all of you, today I am here to express my views on the
topic”/ It’s a matter of great privilege for me to deliver a speech on the topic...
3. Present Tense is usually used when you write out a speech.
4. Define the topic; give its causes, effects, the present state and remedial measures.
5. Clarity, organization and systematic presentation of ideas are very important.
6. Should be a coherent piece clearly stating a particular point of view. Divide the speech
into 3 to 4 paragraphs.
7. Conclude by giving suggestions for improvement- hope for a better future.
8. Always make a rough draft.

Layout of a Speech
• Formal address to the audience
• Catchy Introduction- Pre Speech note to draw attention of audience
• Announcement of the topic and establishment of context
• Development of the topic
• Impact on People/ Environment/ Country etc.
• Conclusion
• Formal Thanks to the audience - Thanks for being so generous to listen to my views
so attentively. Or thank you.
 SAMPLE SPEECH
Question 1. The sports In charge of your school has asked you to deliver a speech on ‘The
Value of Games and Sports in life’ in the morning assembly. Draft a speech in about 200
words.

Respected Principal, Worthy Teachers, and My Dear Friends. Today I am going to express
my views on The Values of Games and Sports in our life.
Sports is a natural instinct in man. It is the most ancient and most natural means of recreation
and fitness for him. Besides being the best means of health and fitness, it is the surest way
to kill boredom and stress in modern day life.
Games and sports help people build their physical stamina and mental agility and raise their
level of endurance. Sports persons usually live healthier and longer lives as compared to
someone who practises no sports or takes little exercise. Since games and sports promote
healthy competition, they instil in one the spirit of excellence, goal setting and target
achievement. In turn it boosts one’s confidence and teaches one to accept victory and
defeat as they come.
A lot of pride and patriotism is associated with games and sports in the international sports
competitions which bring people of different nationalities and races closer and thus foster
greater international tolerance, understanding, interaction and appreciation.
Many sports persons have iconic status and earn millions of dollars in sporting fee and
endorsement contracts. They are role models for millions of youth world wide who treat
their favourite sports persons as their heroes or even demi-gods. People admire sports persons
more than political leaders, scientists or even actors.
Now friends, which sports are you going to do from today onwards? Wishing you excellence
in your desired sports.
Thank you!

Question 2. You are a student volunteer of National Literacy Mission (NLM) wing of your
school involved in the Adult Literacy campaign, ‘Each one Teach one’. Write a speech to be
delivered in the morning assembly expressing your views on the topic. You are
Suresh/Sharma
of XI class.
Good Morning respected principal worthy teachers and my dear friends. Today, I Suresh/
Sharma, of XI class, would like to express my views on the ‘Adult Literacy Campaign’.

We all have assembled here for a noble cause, a mission to eradicate illiteracy. It is the dream
of the national literacy mission that all Indians should be literate. We would work together for
an India where ‘EACH PERSON IS LITERATE’. Most of the learners are adults who have a
rich experience of life. Therefore the learning strategies that will be adopted in our
programme
will be exploratory and interactive. We have to teach as well as learn we must keep in mind
certain important factors such as their experience, wisdom and maturity while discussing
any topic. We should encourage the adults to talk and express their views in a frank and fair
manners. We should always keep in mind the objectives set for the adult illiterates. We have
to inculcate in them a love for reading, writing and arithmetic. It is only after a strong bridge
of confidence is built that we would be able to create in them awareness about civil rights,
duties, privileges and obligations. When they become confident of their powers, we must
create in them social awareness about pollution, population control etc. In short let’s all
resolve to make sincere efforts to achieve these goals. Thank you and have a nice day.

Question 3 You are Malik/ Mallika of XI A You are much concerned about the poor quality
of unhygienic food supplied at some of the fast food centres in your locality, which is highly
detrimental to health. Write a speech to be delivered in the morning assembly, highlighting
the health hazard that may be caused in 120-150 words.

FAST FOOD OR JUNK FOOD

Respected principal, teachers and my dear friends. A very good morning to all of you.
Today, I, Malika of XI A, am here to speak on the topic ‘fast food or junk food’
Fungus in Heinz ketchup. Pesticides in colas; worms is Cadbury chocolates and finally the
Bird flu. Even big giants like the above are entrapped in controversies. What about the local
fast food centres, then? How do they ensure quality and hygiene?
At most of the local dhabas and fast food joints poor hygienic conditions prevail. The
contamination occurs due to poor quality packaging material or unhygienic storage
conditions. Since such joints provide quick service, the ingredients used are of cheap quality.
The vegetables and other food items used are not washed property. In terms of food value,
such food stuff is low in nutrition and rich in oil content, especially saturated fats which leads
to many diseases like obesity, high blood pressure and heart problems etc. These food items
are generally prepared beforehand to provide quick service to the customers and not stored
at the right temperature in ideal conditions.
The food inspectors must monitor the quality of stuff being sold and dieticians should be
appointed to check the calorie content and food value of such items in the market and
school canteens.
We should follow the motto, Eat Healthy, Live Healthy Thank you and have a great day.

PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Q1. Narcotics Control Bureau is organising a declamation contest in your school as part of
its observance of International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Write
a speech in 150-200 words on the topic” Youth and Drug Abuse”.

Q2. Women’s magazine Femina is organising a declamation contest in your school on the
occasion-of International Women’s Day. Your teacher has selected you to participate
in the competition and asked you to prepare a speech on the topic “Empowerment of
Women”. Draft a speech in about 150-200 words.

Q3. A recent survey by the Ministry of Health shows that the growing tendency of obesity
among children of well off families is caused by addiction to junk food and lack of
physical exercise and it adversely affects their learning power. Write a speech to be
delivered in the morning assembly of the school highlighting the importance of good
health and motivating the children to eat a healthy, balanced diet.

Q4. You are the Head girl of Sonia public School, Karol Bagh, Delhi. You feel now a days
students are overburdened by tuition classes after long school hours. There is a lot of
pressure on them by their parents to attend tuition classes. Moreover they are
pressurised to achieve better results. So, much disturbed by this current problem of
the students, you decide to deliver a speech in the morning assembly of your school.
Write a speech and also give some suggestions to lighten the burden.

Q5. Computer Games and Video games have become popular with children today. As a
result, outdoor games seem to have no place in their life any more. You are Saurabh/
Surabhi. You had an opportunity of playing Hide-n-seek, with your cousins, on your
visit to their small town during summer vacation. You decide to write a speech on your
experiences about the joys of playing outdoor games to be delivered in morning
assembly in your school. Write the speech in about 150-200 words.

POSTER
A poster is a very useful means of making an announcement, propagation or appeal, and
issuing a notice advertising a product/ service or bringing about awareness about issues of
public interest. A poster is always visually very attractive and easily readable from a certain
distance. Visuals are part of a poster and help in enhancing the overall impact. Students have
the freedom to use any style, size and fonts to make it eye catching and appealing. A poster
incorporates the following

● Theme/topic/event
● Purpose and/or occasion
● Date, time and place (in case of an event)
● A message of appeal, awareness, caution, warning, invitation)
● Catchy slogan, punch line and captions
● Sketch or simple drawings
● Letters of different size and shape
● Proportionate spacing
● Name of the individual/organisation issuing it
● Word limit 50 words
Sample Poster
2. Design a poster in not more than 50 words for your school library on the value of
books and good reading habits. You may use slogans.