SPEECH WRITING
Format for Speech Writing - A perfect speech must consist of:-
1. HEADING- The heading should be catchy and in not more than 5-6
words.
2. OPENING LINE- This includes salutations, introduction, and the topic.
Make sure you do not mention your personal details (name, school
name, etc.) Example- Respected Principal, teachers, and my dear
friends! Today, I (the name is given in the question) stand before you all
to speak 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.
3. BODY- It is the main part of your writing piece.
4. It is always prescribed that you begin with a short introduction on the
topic, it’s meant to be precise.
5. 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.
6. It may include advantages/ disadvantages depending upon the topic in
question.
7. Now here, it is important you follow a sequence. It is possible that you
have too many points or very few points. When you have a lot of varied
points, it is better you choose a few best ones and write a line on each.
In case you have very few already, explain them in at least two lines
each.
8. You have to strictly follow the prescribed word limit in a limited time
frame so just do not go on writing and writing.
9. MOST IMPORTANT- Always begin with your strongest point. You can
accommodate the weaker ones in between and end with another strong
point.
10. Feel free to give your personal opinion in one or two lines.
11. It is very important that you do not deviate from the topic. There are
chances you may get ideas linking from one to another that may deviate
you from the main point. You have to refrain from doing so.
12. SOLUTION/CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH- Now, it is to be remembered
that wherever you elaborate a problem, you always have to mention the
steps being taken to improvise the situation and suggest a few solutions
as well.
13. Last but not the least, do not forget to write ‘Thank you’ .
1. As Mukul / Mahima of Alps Public School, write a speech to be
delivered in school assembly highlighting the importance of
cleanliness suggesting that the state of cleanliness reflects the
character of its citizens. (150-200 words)
IMPORTANCE OF CLEANLINESS
In the words of the great John Wesley, “Cleanliness is next to
godliness”
Good morning respected Principal, teachers, my fellow speakers and my dear
friends. Today, I, Mukul / Mahima, stand before you all to highlight ‘The
importance of cleanliness’.
Cleanliness is the state or quality of being clean or being kept clean. It is
essential for everyone to learn about cleanliness, hygiene, sanitation and the
various diseases that are caused due to poor hygienic conditions. It is crucial
for physical well-being and maintaining a healthy environment at home and at
school. An unclean environment is an invitation for a lot of mosquitoes to
breed in and spread deadly diseases. On the other hand, not maintaining
personal hygiene leads to a lot of skin problems and decreased immunity.
The habits learnt at a young age get embedded into one's personality. Even if
we inculcate certain habits like washing hands before and after meals, regular
brushing and bathing from a young age, we are not bothered about keeping
public places clean. For this, on 2nd October, 2014, the Indian Prime
Minister launched a nation-wide cleanliness campaign, “Swachh
Bharat” to provide sanitation facilities to every family, including toilets, solid
and liquid waste disposal systems, village cleanliness, and safe and adequate
drinking water supply. Teachers and students of schools are joining this ‘Clean
India Campaign’ very actively with great fervour and joy.
As a part of cleanliness drive our honourable Prime Minister has established
‘Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra (RSK)’, an interactive experience centre on the
Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and is situated in New Delhi. While inaugurating
the centre, PM said that the cleanliness drive (SBM) has been a big support in
fight against coronavirus and it has brought permanent change in India and
has benefited the poor.
Good health will ensure a healthy mind, which will lead to increased overall
productivity resulting in higher standards of living, thus developing the
economy. It will boost India’s international image. Thus, a clean environment
is a green environment with less people falling ill. Cleanliness, hence, is
defined to be the emblem of purity of mind.
Thank you
2. Corruption is an evil which prevails in each and every nook and
cranny of our lives. As president of the student council, write a speech,
expressing the need to curb this evil immediately.
CORRUPTION: A DANGEROUS EVIL
Good morning to our respected Principal, worthy teachers and all my dear
friends. Today I, XYZ, have got this golden opportunity to present my views on
the burning topic of the day that is, "Corruption is an Evil and the Need to
Crush it".
I’ll start my speech with a very basic question, “What is corruption?” In my
opinion It is basically the act of bribery and fraud for indulging in unfair
practices to fulfill personal motives and desires. This evil is present in the
society since time immemorial. This evil has gone into each sector and has
become a common practice.
What could be the probable causes for indulging in corruption? These could be
lust for power, money, property and prestige…..so on. It is a ladder of success
through which people reach the top using undue favours and means and
disregarding the regulations and norms. Corruption is rampant in many forms
like NEPOTISM, DERELICTION OF DUTY, WASTAGE OF PUBLIC
PROPERTY, GETTING ADMISSIONS. Corruption is eating into the rights of
common man and is harming our image. CWG, Adarsh Society, Chit fund
scams, 2G, 3G scams and so on, all these have been a result of utmost
corruption and eaten the money and rights of the public.
Being the youth of the society, we should act fast to make our nation
corruption-free. The movement led by Anna Hazare for Jan Lok Pal Bill is one
of the biggest movements against corruption in the nation's history.
Corruption starts from the bottom and reaches the top, thus it needs to be
curbed at the ground level. We need to start from the family to national level.
There should be a monitoring committee with excellent vigilance to keep a
check on corrupt officials and activities. There should be strict penalty and
punishment for corrupt people. We need to make more and more people aware
and help them to raise their voice and curb corruption.
Thank you
