Writing a speech

THIS IS NOT A QUIZ. YET! THIS IS MORE OF AN INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH-WRITING FORMAT. IT IS MORE LIKE NOTES. SO LET'S GET IT STARTED!

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Speeches are talks delivered by the presenter during formal or social occasions. It is usually a speech on a topic to pass on information or advice to the audience.

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

Guidelines in Writing a Speech

-Start your speech with an opening line.

-In your opening line, greet your audience.

-You should greet them in order of importance. For example, you must greet your principal first before your teachers and fellow students.

-After greeting, mention the topic of your speech.

-Then, write your speech in paragraphs.

-Organise the given points in sequence.

-You can add your own points.

-Support your points with details and examples.

-As it is a speech, you can use phrases like, ‘I’m sure you will agree with me ...’or ‘ Do you have any questions?’ to the audience.

-End your speech with a closing statement. You can thank your audience.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

Do’s

-Start your speech with an opening line.

-Greet your audience in order of importance.

-Greet your principal first before your teachers and fellow students.

-Write short paragraphs for the body of your speech.

-End your speech with a closing statement.

-You can thank your audience.

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CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

Don’ts

-Don’t plunge right into what you want to say without an opening line.

-Don’t greet your audience in any way you wish. For instance, do not greet your teachers and fellow students before your principal.

-Do not write long paragraphs for the body of your speech.

-Don’t end your speech abruptly without a closing line.

-Don’t forget to thank your audience.

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CCSS.RI.4.3

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5