Speech Writing, Format, Solved Examples, Previous Year's Questions

Speech Writing

Speech is a long composition intended to address the audience. The difference between a speech and an article is- Contrary to an article, in speech the speaker introduces himself and addresses the audience and it should always be in a discursive style.

FORMAT

1.         Introduction : It should introduce the topic along with self introduction and greeting to the audience. One can also use some quotation or anecdote to begin.

2.         Exposition :    The topic should be elaborated with the help of facts and figures, short and tag questions, reasons, consequences and explanations.

3.         Conclusion :   Some suggestion or warning should be given.

·        Allocation of Marks

a.         Lay Out                                  1 Mark

            b.         Content                                  4^1/2 Marks

            c.         Expression                             4^1/2 Marks

1.         In the recent years, a lot of coaching institutes have grown up in cities and villages. How far are they relevant? Present your views in the form of a speech. Suppose yourself to be a student of Class XI and you are participating in a speech competition.

            Good morning Principal sir, teachers and my dear friends! I, Dhananjay of Class XI, am going to express my views on “Coaching: Boon or Bane”

            The mushrooming of coaching centres all over the cities big or small, metros or districts highlights the growing trend of students opting for coaching classes apart from the regular curriculum. Only some years ago, coaching was a rare phenomenon, generally unheard of, only taken by those who were weak in studies. But now it is a way of life for students, aggressively promoted by teachers and to some extent by the parents as well.

            But are these coaching centers really a good choice? Do they really help students score good marks? Does it make the student dependent? Or does it give a right boost to the student’s career?

Most of the coaching institutes boast of guaranteed results and every year they publish inflated numbers in leading newspapers and magazines. In this era of cut-throat competition, coaching centres have become a necessity. In today’s world, it is quite difficult to score good marks in an exam without professional guidance. In national level competitions where even a mark can change the destiny of a candidate, nobody wants to take risk. These coaching institutes provide compact study material so that the students don’t have to waste any time and can focus on their goal. The expert guidance available in such coaching centres avoid all confusion and take the students straight to their goal.

However, taking admission in a coaching centre is an individual choice. There are certain factors which should be taken into account while taking admission in an institute. The quality, experience and expertise of teachers should be the top priority. Apart from this, the success ratio and the academic performance of the students can also be considered.

Thank you.

2.         Suppose yourself to be the Principal of Global Public School, Nimbahera. You see that the children today like to eat fast foods instead of the traditional food. Prepare a speech to be delivered in the morning assembly about the benefits and harms of fast foods.

                Good morning everybody! Today I am going to talk about fast foods. Today a variety of fast food is available in the market and most children like to eat fast food instead of the traditional food. It is quite tasty and easily available in the market which keeps it always in demand. But the increasing availability of fast food in market led us to think that if they are really so important for us.

            There are many health risks associated with it. But due to fast life today, people don’t have any time to pay attention to its hazards or they don’t want to. Obesity is one of the common problems in those who eat fast food. Even a small quantity of fast food contains high calories. Thus without knowing people contain a lot of calories. Obesity isn’t the only risk, heart disease is also a prime factor. When you eat all the fat, sugar and salt in the form of fast food, your heart can grow weak. Another important thing about fast food is some companies use meat mixed with artificial flavor to make the food tasty.

            People take to fast food in order to save money and time. But I ask you, don’t you realize that this saving is only a temporary saving? The harms of fast food pile up gradually and result in a great problem and then the time and money saved all goes at a trot. We know the old saying that an ounce of precaution is better than a pound of cure. So my advice to all is to avoid fast food as much as you can otherwise you can end up being a couch potato with lots of diseases.

Thank you.

3.         Suppose yourself to be Parth, the Head boy of Delhi Public School, Mayur Vihar, New Delhi. Prepare a speech on Importance of Games to be delivered in the morning assembly.

            Good morning Principal Sir, teachers and my dear friends! Today I am going to express my views on Importance of Games.

            Games and sports are an integral part of a students life. A student should study hard to be successful in competitive examinations. But he should also play to enjoy health and vigor of life. Along with bookish knowledge one needs games and sports for all round development of personality. Reading and reading involves mental strain and games releases one from the strain and make the body fit.

            Games infuse a sportive spirit in the students which help them take up the heavy burden of life in a lighter vein. They build up team spirit and leadership abilities and discipline. They teach the value of time. With proper training in sports, students become daring, adventurous and ready to take the challenges of life. They channelize the energy and vitality of students and make their leisure hours worthwhile. The greatest educational value of sports is that they provide stimulation for study and hard work.

            Only studies bring dullness and monotony whereas games make the students active and the efforts done for studies become fruitful. Now-a-days girls are also participating in games, which is a good sign. Girls also need physical exercise to keep themselves physically and mentally fit. This practice should be promoted because we need a balanced and healthy society.

            Finally to conclude, I would like to say that all the schools should give equal importance to sports and rather than producing book-worms they should focus on preparing wise citizens.

            Thank you.

4.         You are the Principal of Pragati Public School, Bhilai. Prepare a speech on Environmental Pollution to make your students aware of this great threat to the humanity.

            Good morning everybody! Today I am going to express my views on something which is a threat to humanity. Environmental pollution is one of the biggest problems that the world faces today. It is an issue that troubles us economically, physically and everyday of our lives. The pollution of environment is also related to diseases around us. Yet people are not much aware about this serious issue and so it is worsening day by day.

            Every year there are world summits about it, MOUs are signed but nothing substantial is done. If people of the world along with the governments are to address this issue, it will definitely help both the environment and the people. But if the current way the world’s environmental problems are handled continues, catastrophic consequences can follow for the future generation.

            There are many reasons behind this present state of environmental pollution. One among them is the dawn of science and technology with which man started trying to control the forces of nature. The rapid urbanization and industrialization, population overgrowth and vehicular pollution have caused a lot of harm to our environment. Environment pollution has negatively affected the lives of both human beings and animals. Almost all our gains have been realized at the cost of our health.

            There cannot be a one day solution to this problem but some steps can be taken in this direction. Deforestation should be stopped and forestry should be developed. Discharge of factory wastes in the river should be banned so as to make the river-water free from pollution. Individuals should also contribute at their level because unless people come forward no government can do anything.

Thank you.

5.         Suppose yourself to be Aman/ Anjali of Class XI, Vidyanjali Public School. You are participating in a Speech Competition on Corruption. Prepare a speech in 150-200 words.

            Good morning respected Chairperson, teachers and my dear friends! Today I, Aman of Class XI, am going to express my views on Corruption. There is no denying the fact that corruption has become an integral part of our lives. Its roots have gone so deeper in our society, that eradicating it is a tough task now. There are several campaigns against it but it is always there in some or the other form.

            We have heard and read of seven eminent personalities involved in it. Lalu Prasad Yadav was involved in fodder scam. But he came out of that and successfully won the election. In CWG scam 70000 crore rupees was misappropriated by Suresh Kalmadi and others, even putting the reputation of country at stake.In 2G Spectrum Scam 170000 crore rupees was misappropriated. The main accused in this scam were the then telecom minister A Raja  and M. Kanimozhi.

            There is a long list of all such corruptions. There have always been disclosures and revelations about it. But the end –result is always cipher. In spite of having rules against corruption, people never fear to commit this sin. The greed to gain more blind fold people against the crime they commit.  More of rich and powerful people are involved in such activities.

            Though lots of speeches go around speaking about morality, behind the doors it is money that rules. For any kind of things to be done, one has to know the back door and spend great amount of money to get the work done. Corruption starts at the higher levels and carries its way to lower levels.

            If we do not take any step to remove corruption from the root, we will never be able to come out of the ‘developing’ status and be a ‘developed’ country. Every individual should take the responsibility and especially the youth should take cudgels against corruption.

Thank you.

PREVIOUS YEAR'S QUESTIONS

(2019)  You are concerned about the cleanliness of parks, roads and even your school premises. In spite of various measures taken by local and school administration, lack of cleanliness is still a problem. You are Namita/ Keshav. Prepare a speech in 150-200 words to be delivered in the morning assembly of your school on the topic, "Cleanliness is the Responsibility of All".

(2018)  You are Ali/Alia, Head boy/girl of your school. You are deeply disturbed by the rising cases of aggressive behavior of students in your school. You decide to speak during the morning assembly about it. Write a speech on ‘Indiscipline in Schools’. (150-200 words)

(2017)  Your PGT Ms. Geetha is a short story writer also. ‘Sky is not Far’ is a collection of her latest short stories. This book has won a national award. Write a speech in 150-200 words you will deliver in her honour in the morning assembly.

(2016)  Write a speech in 150-200 words on the topic ‘Discipline Shapes the Future of a Student.’ It is to be delivered in the morning assembly. You are Karuna/ Karan.

(2015)  The Prime Minister’s campaign ‘Swachh Bharat’ has become popular throughout India. Inspired by this, you the principal of a reputed school, decide to address the students on ‘The Value of Cleanliness’. Write your speech in 150-200 words.

Or

            You have always been proud of being a citizen of the country which shows love and care for elders. However, now this value is found to be disappearing. Write a speech in 150-200 words on ‘Difficulties Faced by Senior Citizens’.