Lotus Valley International School, Noida

Class XI
English
 Speech
WHAT?
A speech is a formal talk or discourse delivered to an audience to
express thought / opinions over a particular subject matter. It
reflects of thoughts and accuracy of tests in a balanced manner.

Writing a speech is very similar to writing an essay, a report, a

letter or any type of writing. 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.
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 What are the
features of a
good speech?
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 • Formal address to the audience
• Catchy Introduction- Pre Speech
note to draw attention of audience
• Announcement of the topic and
Layout of a establishment of context
Speech • Development of the topic
• Impact on People/ Environment/
Country etc.
• Conclusion
• Formal Thanks to the audience
 • Give the title at the top.
• Begin with “Good morning to all of you,
today I am here to express my views on the
topic “.
• The Present Tense is usually used when you
write out a speech.
Points to • Define the topic; give its causes, effects, the
remember present state and remedial measures.
• Clarity, organization and systematic
presentation of ideas are very important.
• 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.
• Time yourself.
• Always make a rough draft.
• Begin with—“Honourable chairperson, Judges, teachers and my dear
friends, I stand before you to express my views for/against the motion
“TOPIC”...... .
• Total agreement or disagreement with the topic should be expressed
forcefully and clearly. You can use polite sarcasm and humour but no
indecorous language should be used.
• Use argumentative style and logical
reasoning.
• Back up arguments with relevant
information.
• At the end write “Thank you” at extreme
end on the left.
• Use powerful expressions like :
• – I’d like to argue
• – In my opinion ..... .
• – I fail to understand ......
• – May I ask?
• – I disagree ...... etc.
• Refer to your opponent’s view/views.
Style 1
• Honourable Principal, teachers and my
dear friends
• Welcome to all in this healthy and joyous
morning.
• I, ...(Name)....... of class XI wish to speak
on some very important topic
of ............................................................
Style 2
• Good morning to all,
I ............... (name) ............... present my
views on ............... Please listen and try
adopting in your life
Style 3
• Dear audience,
• Good morning to all.
Style 4
• Honourable Principal, teachers and all my dear
friends.
I am .....(Name)...............
It is a great honour for me to deliver a speech
on the topic ...............
Style 5
• Respected Principal, teachers, and my dear
friends.
• I am .....(Name)...............
• It's a matter of great privilege for me to deliver
a speech on the topic ...............
How to End/Conclude ?
• Therefore in the end, I would like to end my speech by strongly
supporting the idea that ...........................................................................
Thanks giving –
• Thanks all for being so generous to listen to my views so attentively and
patiently.
• OR
Thank You.
 * Students make errors in the formal address of the
opening or introductory paragraph.
* Students take a one-sided stance like in a debate
and do not discuss the pros and cons of the issue in
detail.
* Common grammatical errors such as faulty
sentence construction, spelling mistakes and
punctuation.
COMMON * Arguments presented by students may not be
ERRORS IN convincing enough.
SPEECH * Supporting data may be missing such as examples
WRITING : and statistics.
* ending of the speech inconclusive
 • Narcotics Control Bureau is
organizing a declamation
contest in your school as part
of its observance of
PRACTICE International Day against Drug
EXERCISE Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Write a speech in 150-200
words on the topic” Youth and
Drug Abuse”.
DEBATE An ideal debate must consist of 4
paragraphs, namely-
• Introduction/Salutations,
• Problem,
• Solution and
• the conclusion
Format (opening address and conclusion) 01 mark
Content 02 marks
Expression 02 marks :-
1.Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words
and spellings. 1
2.Coherence and relevance of ideas and style. 1
 Formal Address

Introduction: Against or For the

motion
Arguments against or for the
Format motion

Conclusion

Formal thanks
POINTS TO REMEMBER

• Introduction – define the topic

• Analyse the issue/topic/subject in terms of issue and its causes,
consequences and effects etc. in a logical manner
• Speak in favour or against the motion
• Support you argument with strong statements
• Give some facts in support of your view
• Conclusion – suggestions, remedial measures and steps for
improvement.
• Make value points and develop them into paragraphs maintaining a
logical order.
• Adopt argumentative style while writing a debate.
• Style 1.
Respected judges, principal, teachers and friends, I am going to
present my views for / against the
motion……........................................
• Style 2.
Respected Chair person, members of jury, worthy opponents.
Myself, ...(Name) ............. of class XII is going to speak
against/for the motion on the
topic ...........................................................
• Style 3.
Honourable judges and my dear friends, today I stand before you to
express my views in favour or against the
motion ....................... ...............................................................................
......................
• How to end a debate ?
Therefore in the end, I would like to end my debate by strongly
supporting/ opposing the idea
of ...............................................................................................................
.........................................
Thank you
Use powerful - I'd like to
expression like argue..............................................
- At this point I differ from my worthy
opponents .....................
- May I ask a very genuine questions from my
opponent why/how ............
- I totally disagree with my
opponent ....................................
 • Never mention any of your personal details, i.e.,
DON'Ts name, school name or address.
• Never write in one go. Make sure you follow the
right format and make paragraphs.
• Don't use slangs or short forms.
• Don't write wrong facts.
• Try not to exceed the prescribed word limit of 150-
200 words.
• Do not invest too much time in just this question.
 * Do not write of the phrase ‘for’ or ‘against’
COMMON the motion
ERRORS IN
DEBATE * Language not forceful
WRITING : * Absence of reference to the arguments of
the opponent
* Closure not worded appropriately
PRACTICE QUESTION
"Technology Makes us More Alone".
Write a debate in 150-200 words
either for or against the motion.