Speech Writing for 11th and 12th.

 

Speech Writing

A speech is delivered ' live'to an audience. A speech consists of the words spoken to a gathering. The speaker could be a leader, a learned man, a man in a position of power and authority or an ordinary person, a student. The ' address', the language and style are determined by the occasion and the audience.

1. As Mukul / Mahima of Alps Public School, write a speech to be delivered in school assembly highlighting the importance of cleanliness suggesting that the state of cleanliness reflects the character of its citizens. (150-200 words) (10)

Answer:

IMPORTANCE OF CLEANLINESS.

In the words of the great John Wesley,
“Cleanliness is next to godliness”
Good Morning respected principal, teachers, and my dear friends. Today, I, Mukul/Mahima, stand before you all, to highlight the importance of cleanliness.

Cleanliness is the state or quality of being clean or being kept clean. It is essential for everyone to learn about cleanliness, hygiene, sanitation and the various diseases that are caused due to poor hygienic conditions. It is crucial for physical well-being and maintaining a healthy environment at home and at school. An unclean environment is an invitation for a lot of mosquitoes to breed in and spread deadly diseases. On the other hand, not maintaining personal hygiene leads to a lot of skin problems and decreased immunity.

The habits learnt at a young age get embedded into one’s personality. Even if we inculcate certain habits like washing hands before and after meals, regular brushing and bathing from a young age, we are not bothered about keeping public places clean. For this, on 2nd October, 2014, the Indian Prime Minister launched a nation-wide cleanliness campaign, “Swachh Bharat” to provide sanitation facilities to every family, including toilets, solid and liquid waste disposal systems, village cleanliness, and safe and adequate drinking water supply. Teachers and students of schools are joining this ‘Clean India Campaign’ very actively with great fervour and joy.

Good health will ensure a healthy mind, which will lead to increased overall productivity resulting in higher standards of living, thus developing the economy. It will boost India’s international image. Thus, a clean environment is a green environment with less people falling ill. Cleanliness, hence, is defined to be the emblem of purity of mind.

Thank you.

2. You are Ali/Alia, Head girl / Head boy of your school. You are deeply disturbed by the rising cases of aggressive behaviour of students in your school. You decide to speak during the morning assembly about it. Write a speech on ‘Indiscipline in Schools’. (150 – 200 words) 

Answer

INDISCIPLINE IN SCHOOLS

It has been reported that number of fights and cases of bullying has gone up tremendously in the last few months in our school.
Good morning to one and all present here. Today, I, Ali/Alia, your head boy/girl stand before you to throw light upon the grave issue of “Increasing Indiscipline in Schools”.

It has been brought into lime light that disobedience of teachers, bullying, fights with peers, truancy and insults is becoming a common trend. Not only this, there have been complaints of parents witnessing a shift in their children’s attitude. This is resulting in a lot of children getting hurt emotionally, mentally and physically. The impact this attitude is having on kids at early age is disastrous and irreversible.

Not to forget the damage that has been done to the school property. Stealing chalks, scribbling on desks, walls and washroom doors, destroying CCTV cameras and the list goes on. By doing this, we are only letting us deprive ourselves of the amenities being provided to us.

After a lot of meetings, lack of proper guidance, excessive use of social media and peer pressure have been observed to be the root causes of the problem. The counsel is taking steps to improve the situation. Life skill classes are being made mandatory for everyone. Teachings will include counselling, motivation and inculcating friendly values. Seminars for parents and students will be regularly organised. A counsellor to help you all share your feelings, grudges and sharing your personal problem is being made available. We are doing everything we can and expect the same from you.

So, let’s join our hands together and build an environment where we encourage, motivate, help and be kind to each other for we are good and civilised beings capable of a lot of love.

Thank you.

3. The recent rise in incidents of violent behaviour of students is a matter of concern for all. The problem can be curbed if students learn how to manage anger. Write a speech on the topic in 150-200 words to be delivered in the school morning assembly. 

Answer

HOW TO MANAGE ANGER

Honourable Principal, Respected teachers and my dear friends, today I would like to share with you few “Ways to Manage Anger”.

The growing intolerance among the new generation resulting in violence towards teachers is a matter of grave concern. The old-age guru-shishya parampara is losing its sheen. Aggressiveness in students may be triggered by several things: as a self-defence reaction, stressful situation, over-stimulation or lack of adult supervision.It has become the need of the hour to curb the situation. Life skills classes shall be inculcated in the time-table. Teachers should be given training to handle such defiant and hostile behaviour. Meditation and deep breathing also helps and thus, should be practiced every morning. Students must be taught to count till 10 before reacting in anger. Also, sessions on anger management and it’s far-reaching importance must be held.

Remember, Anger is one letter short of danger. It makes it all the more important to be able to diffuse one’s anger. It’s never too late to begin because a wise man once said,

“For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of your peace of mind.”

Thank you.

4. Write a speech in 150-200 words on ‘Benefits of early rising’ to be delivered by you in the morning assembly of your school. You are Karuna/Karan, Head Girl/Head Boy. 

Answer:

BENEFITS OF EARLY RISING

Honourable Principal, Respected teachers and my dear friends, today I, Karuna/Karan, your Head Girl/Head Boy stand before you all to highlight the far-reaching “Benefits of Early-rising”.

“Early to bed and early to rise, makes a person healthy, wealthy and wise.”

The words of Benjamin Franklin have been backed by science. It has been proved that morning people are persistent and proactive. It leads to better performance, greater success, and higher standards of living. Rising up early also relieves stress and tension because it gives you the time to squeeze in a workout before you get distracted. This is why; morning people tend to be healthier and happier as well as have lower body mass indexes.

For this, one needs to maintain a proper schedule and has to go to bed on time. You should restrict the usage of gadgets immediately before going to bed and these tiny steps will help you become an early riser. Researchers have also said that early morning is the best time to study and gain knowledge. This will help you in staying ahead in the class and keep your grades up. Most entrepreneurs are early risers as they believe it is the key to a successful, happy and content life.

Hence, if you don’t develop a habit of waking up before the rest of the world, you won’t be able to change the world.

Thank you.

5. Your PGT English Ms. Geetha is a short story writer also. ‘Sky is not Far’ is a collection of her latest short stories. This book has won a national award. Write a speech in 150 – 200 words you will deliver in her honour in the morning assembly. 

Answer:

IN HONOUR OF Ms. GEETHA’S ACHIEVEMENT

Good morning everyone! Today, I stand before you all to bring into limelight the “Commendable Achievements of our PGT English teacher Ms. Geetha”.

Ms. Geetha has made all of us proud by winning the National Award for her book “SKY IS NOT FAR”. The book is all about the infinite possibilities in life and that there is no such word as “impossible”. The word itself says, “I M POSSIBLE”. Nothing is unachievable if we have decided what we want and are working for it. It is very important to have a positive outlook and be fearless.

Through her book, she has given us all hope and motivation.

We all know what an articulate writer she is; she masters the art of short story-writing. She has contributed immensely and profoundly to the school’s literary society. Her works have a special place in the school library. A versatile writer, as she is, she has written books on various themes. Her other books are a work of triumph.

Thus, we congratulate her on this very special occasion. It is a proud moment not only for her, but for the entire school. She has set an example for all of us. Indeed, the sky is not far.

Once again, Congratulations, ma’am! Today is your day.

Thank you.

6. You are Rashika/Ram, an IAS officer. You have been invited to the inauguration of a public park. You need to deliver a speech on the topic “Importance of Physical Health” in 150-200 words.
Ans.

IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICAL HEALTH

Famous quotes like “Health is Wealth” and “If I am Healthy, then I am Wealthy” convey an important message. It is not just to be read and understood, but is meant to be put to action.

Good morning everyone. I am Rashika/Ram, an IAS officer. I would like to present my views on the topic “Importance of Physical Health”.

I think we can all agree that we all fantasise about having a healthier body. Some of us even draw up a schedule which we follow for only a few days. It is important to implement our ideas and plans in order to achieve our goals.

Exercise is important not only for our physical health but for our overall well-being. A healthy body increases concentration and productivity. Therefore, lack of exercise is one of the main reasons why we are unable to cope up with workload and stress. Exercise can cure depression and also help in the improvement of a student’s performance in examinations. With exercise, our bodies become lighter, and so we do not get tired easily.

I hope the newly built park will be a great motivation for us to include exercise in our daily lifestyle. I would like to thank the Minister of Health and the Head of the Municipality for inviting me here today. Thank you for listening.

7. You are Dharna/Dharam, the librarian of the Shiksha High School. Nowadays, lesser students issue books, which is a major concern. Write a speech in 150-200 words on the topic “Importance of Reading” which is to be delivered in the morning assembly.
Ans.

IMPORTANCE OF READING

Good morning everyone, this is Dharna/Dharam, the librarian. I would like to give a speech on the topic “Importance of Reading’’.

Today, I am giving this speech to address an issue. I have observed a decrease in students issuing books. It is disheartening to see that the future of our nation finds their comfort in the world of social media. The world has become a competitive sport where everyone’s competing for attention. In such a fast-paced society, a good book and a cup of tea can calm us down.

Our textbooks are not the only books in the world. While books give you education, they also act as a window to imagination, creativity and exposure to human psychology. Not only do we learn science, maths, figures of speech, and the fundamental rights, but also how society functions and how beautiful the world can be. The quote “Books are a man’s best friend” is not at all wrong. In fact, it correctly describes how useful books are. Book lovers are shortened to the term ‘bookworms’, meaning that they have no idea how to deal with the real world. However, readers have the key to unlimited knowledge, something which can prepare them for both failures and success.

It is important to read books everyday, even if it is just one page a day. Thank you and have a nice day ahead.

 

8. You are the Principal of the ABC Learning School. You want to teach students about the importance of planning your summer vacations ahead of time. Write a speech in 150-200 words which is to be delivered on the last morning assembly. Give a suitable title.
Ans.

PLANNING YOUR HOLIDAYS

Good morning everyone. I, the Principal of the school, would like to share an important message with my dear pupils.

As you all know, the summer vacation will begin tomorrow. You have seven weeks, in which you have to complete your holiday homework and learn new things. You may have a plan for a trip, or you may want to take up some courses. However, summer vacation provides a perfect opportunity for you to just relax and snooze the whole day. Therefore, completing the homework also becomes quite challenging.

The only solution is to plan ahead. Draw a time table. Prioritise and complete the important tasks first. Make sure that your trips are not that long, and if they are, you can try unlocking new skills during the trip. The skill can be a new language or a new cuisine.

Now, suppose you have formulated the best plan. However, lethargy is a powerful enemy. One can fail even with a good plan in hand because of laziness. Due to this reason, one should have sufficient energy, determination and interest to follow the plan.

I hope all students will be able to use their free time to the fullest. Thank you and have a good time.

 

9. You are the Head Boy/Girl of your school. You want to inform your fellow students how the internet can be useful for students. Deliver a speech on the same in 150-200 words.
Ans.

INTERNET IN STUDENT’S LIFE

The internet could be a very positive step towards education, organisation and participation in a meaningful society. This quote by Noam Chomsky stands right.

A very good morning to the Principal, teachers and my fellow schoolmates. I am the Head Boy/Girl and I would like to present my views on how the internet can be useful for students.

In recent years, the internet has been declared to be a curse for youngsters. True, but the internet does offer excellent facilities for the mental growth of a student. On YouTube, students can watch walkthroughs and explanation videos. These will not only help in your academic performance but will also expand your skill set. There are numerous websites which offer shorthand courses. The Internet can also give us some insight and suggestions in case we are stuck and don’t know whom to talk to. One can form an online community with like-minded people.

I would like to quote J.K Rowling “The Internet has been a boon and a curse for teenagers”. A curse because one video leads on to the other and we soon start procrastinating. A boon because, if used appropriately, it can become the key to early success.

I hope you use the Internet to reach new heights. Thank you, and have a nice day.

10. You are Akshit/Akshita. You have to deliver a speech on the topic “Social Media: Boon or Curse” in 150-200 words for the school assembly.
Ans.

SOCIAL MEDIA: BOON OR CURSE

Good morning respected Principal, teachers and my fellow schoolmates. I am Akshit/Akshita from class IX-A, and today, I’m going to present my views on the topic “Social Media: Boon or Curse”.

“The more social media we have, the more we think we’re connecting, yet we are really disconnecting from each other.” This quote by JR displays the curse of social media. While we are engaged in getting likes and followers from other people, we disengage from reality. In fact, life has become a mere competition for attention, where we believe the best selfies and clothes will make us more successful in life

“Social media is reducing social barriers. It connects people on the strength of human values, not identities”. This quote by Narendra Modi states how social media is a boon for our society. Social media has eradicated discrimination and stereotypical mindset. It has made different types of people who are often judged, feel wanted.

Therefore, I believe that social media is a perfect mixture of good and bad. “We don’t have a choice on whether we do social media, the question is how well we do it” – this quote by Erik Qualman voices my opinion on social media. It is a matter of not what social media is about or what it offers, it is a matter of how efficiently we use it.

Thank you.