GTALOHAVIDHYA MANDIR

WRITING SKILL- Speech writing

CW Notes-2023-24
Class: XI
Subject: English

SPEECH:

Features:

• A speech expresses or describes thoughts and feelings. It creates public

awareness on certain issues, stimulates a sense of support, convinces people on
certain policies, propagates innovative ideologies and concepts.
• A good speech has clarity of thought and expression, the accuracy of facts and an
unbiased view of issues.

DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS:

FORMAT : 01 MARK

CONTENT : 02 MARKS

EXPRESSION : 02 MARKS

Total : 5 Marks

WORD LIMIT : 120-150 WORDS

Points to Remember:

• WHO you are writing the speech for (i.e. who your audience is)
• WHAT your speech is going to be about (its topic) and the main points in order of
importance.

Format:

• Give the title at the top.

• Greeting/Salutation/Addressing the audience.
• Self -introduction (Name and Designation) and introduction of the topic.
• Present Tense is usually used when you write out a speech.
• Define the topic; give its causes, effects, the present state and remedial
measures.
• Clarity, organization and systematic presentation of ideas are very important.

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 • Should be a coherent piece clearly stating a particular point of view. Divide the
speech into 3 to 4 paragraphs.
• Conclude by giving suggestions for improvement- hope for a better future.
• Content –

a. Facts about the topic – cause and effects of the issue

b. Data and examples/real input

c. Conclusion by giving suggestions

d. Formal Thanks to the audience - Thanks for being so generous to listen to my views so
attentively. Or thank you.

Value Points:

• Begin with greeting/salutation and by addressing the audience

e.g. Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends…..I ….(Name) of class….
Am here to speak on the topic…………
or
A very good morning to one and all……….. I (Name)….of class…. stand here to
present my views on the topic……………..
• Part I – Introduction – define the topic
• Part II – Analyse the topic in terms of issue and its causes, consequences and
effects
• etc.
• Part III – Conclusion – suggestions, remedial measures and steps for improvement

Example: Regular practice of yoga can help in maintaining good health and even in
the prevention of so many ailments. Write a speech to be delivered in the morning
assembly on the usefulness of yoga.

Good morning Respected Principal Madam, teachers and my dear friends. I, ABC, stand
here to speak on the usefulness of yoga. Yoga means the experience of unity with one’s
inner being. Yoga is the Sanskrit word for “union”.

It has been a practice that uses postures and breathing techniques to induce relaxation
and improve strength. In the last few years, the benefits of yoga have gained
acknowledgement and popularity all over the world. Yoga has now become a way of life
with the aim “a healthy mind in a healthy body.” Man is a physical, mental and spiritual
being and yoga helps to promote a balanced development of all the three. Other forms

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of exercises like aerobics, jogging etc. assure only physical well-being. They have little to
do with the development of the spiritual body. Yogic exercises recharge the body with
cosmic energy which facilitates attainment of perfect equilibrium and harmony,
promotes self–healing, removes negative blocks from the mind and toxins from the
body and also reduces stress and tension.

One feels rejuvenated and energised with yoga. Yoga’s popularity worldwide is because
people have realised the essence of self – contentment and inner peace and understand
that yoga is the only and best way to attain these two essentials. Yoga also helps in the
prevention of ailments like hypertension, diabetes, arthritis etc. With its numerous
benefits to control the body and the mind, the usefulness of yoga cannot be denied or
overlooked.

Thankyou!

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