Grade: 9

Subject: English Language

Speech
Introduction

• A speech is a formal talk that a person delivers to his/her audience.

• It must have the capacity to hold the attention of the audience with a proper choice
of words, expressions and examples.
• A speech must always begin with you addressing the audience and end with a call-
for-action.
• Always bear in mind who the target audience is and structure your speech
accordingly.
Structure

• In a speech where you're trying to persuade someone, the classic structure is called

"Problem-Solution."

• In the first part of your speech outline the issue - “Here's a problem, here's why

things are so terrible."

• It should be followed with a solution, "Here's what we can do to make things better."

• This would then lead to a call for action.

 Format

• Introduction -
Outlining the problem,
Thesis statement,
Hook statement
• Body (at least 4 paragraphs) -
Topic sentence,
Supporting points,
use of PERFECT
• Conclusion -
Summarising all key points,
Call for action
Write Like You Talk

The purpose of a speech is for it to be communicated verbally. Thus, the more

conversational you can make it sound, the better.

• Use short sentences. It's better to write two simple sentences than one long,

complicated sentence.

• Use contractions - “I'm" instead of "I am" "we're" instead of "we are."

• Don't use big words that you wouldn't use when talking to someone.
Content

• A speech is effective only if it moves the audience towards the issue chosen by you. To do so, you must
appeal to their emotions by using persuasive language and exaggeration.

• You can also persuade people by quoting someone else that the audience likes and respects.

• However, your speech must also have factual and logical backing.
For instance, assuming your chosen issue is the environment and you’re trying to pass a new law that
says all new cars must run on electricity, not gas. The most obvious result of this is that it will cut down
on air pollution. But it would help if you had a few facts:
1. How much bad air does one car create each year?
2. How many new cars are sold in India every year?
3. Thus, how much will pollution be cut every year?
By doing this, you’re not just elaborating your point but also lending credibility to your argument.
PERFECT

• Personal Anecdotes
• Emotive Language
• Rhetorical Questions
• Facts/Statistics
• Exaggeration
• Contrast and Compare
• Tone
Key Points

• Before starting any speech, always remember to identify your target audience and use age-appropriate

examples to convey your point.

• Make effective use of persuasive language coupled with reason and logic.

• Try to use collective pronouns such as ‘we,’ ‘us’ and ‘our’ to establish a sense of community.

• After you've completed writing your speech, go back and look for words you can cut. Always

remember, ”Fewer Words = Clearer Point."

• Always end your speech with a call for action.