SPEECH WRITING

Speech refers to formal address delivered to an audience to inform, convince, persuade or

entertain them. Clarity of purpose will ensure clarity of style of deliverance and choice of
vocabulary.

FORMAT
1. Heading – Should be catchy, not more than 5-6 words
2. Opening Line – Includes salutation, Introduction and topic, However, you should
not mention your name or school. It should include the details as given in the
question; else XXX.
Eg. Respected Principal, Teachers and my dear friends: Today I, (Name as given in
question or XXX), am going to speak on the topic ‘( as given in question)’.
Else you could start with a quote related to the topic and thereafter give the salutations and
introduction.
3. Introduction: Topic introduction should be brief and very precise, could be a quote
or saying.
4. Body: is the main part of the speech. It could be divided into paragraphs depending
on the amount of information available. If the topic demands deliverance on
problems, advantages, disadvantages, solutions, etc. decide and restrict based on
word limit. Ideally, maintain a sequence for better presentation.
5. Conclusion: This includes solutions, suggestions, remedial measures taken or
proposed, etc. You can include motivational quotes as well. Do not leave it open-
ended.
6. Thanking: Finally, thank the audience for their patience and cooperation.
Important Tips
 Quotes are an integral part of speech. Try to include as many as you can.
 Language and vocabulary should be according to the level of the audience.
 Write in paragraphs to proceed through the flow of ideas. Presentation is very
important. Leave a line between paragraphs.
 Ensure grammatical accuracy and correct spellings.

SAMPLE
1. You are Mukul/Mahima. Write a speech to be delivered at the school assembly
highlighting the importance of cleanliness. (150-200 words)

IMPORTANCE OF CLEANLINESS
In the words of John Wesley, Cleanliness is next to Godliness.
 Good Morning Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends. Today I, Mukul/Mahima,
stand before you to highlight the importance of cleanliness.
Cleanliness is the state of being clean and keeping clean. It is essential for everyone to learn
the importance of hygiene, sanitation and cleanliness to remain safe from various diseases
that spread due to lack of cleanliness. It is crucial to maintain a healthy environment at
school and at home for physical well-being. An unclean environment is an invitation for
poor immunity.

Hence, it is imperative to inculcate these habits right from a young age. Washing hands
regularly, brushing and bathing goes across for personal hygiene. Keeping public spaces
clean is also within our domain. ‘Swacch Bharat’ campaign indicates a clean and healthy
nation. Teachers and students of our school are participating in this campaign with great
fervour.

As a famous quote goes, ‘A healthy mind resides in a healthy body’. This is important for
overall economic productivity developing into better and higher standards of living.
Further, this will boost our country’s image in the international scenario. To conclude,
cleanliness is the emblem of purity of mind.

Thank you

Exercises
1. You are Arun/Alia, Head Boy/Head Girl of your school. You are deeply disturbed by the
rising cases of aggressive behavior of students of your school. Write a speech on
‘Indiscipline in Schools’ to be delivered at the school assembly. (150-200 words)
2. Your teacher, Ms. Lavanya, has recently won a national award for her novel. Write a
congratulatory speech to be delivered at the school assembly. You are Ayan/ Anne.