Speech Writing

Speech writing is a form of composition that requires students to prepare and deliver a speech on a specific
topic.
Speech writing aims to assess a student's ability to effectively communicate ideas, express opinions, and
engage an audience through spoken language.
Speech writing not only assesses language proficiency but also emphasizes skills such as critical thinking,
organization, and public speaking.
It plays a crucial role in developing students' communication abilities, which are essential for both academic
and real-world contexts.
The process of speech writing involves several key elements:
1. Understanding the Topic:
 Students are usually given a specific topic or theme for their speech. It could be related to
personal experiences, societal issues, or general knowledge.
2. Brainstorming Ideas:
 Before writing, students should brainstorm ideas and organize their thoughts. They need to
consider the purpose of the speech and the main points they want to convey.
3. Structuring the Speech:
 Speeches typically follow a structured format with an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Each section serves a specific purpose, such as capturing the audience's attention,
presenting key points, and leaving a lasting impression.
4. Writing the Speech:
 Students must write the speech using clear and concise language. They should pay
attention to grammar, vocabulary, and overall coherence. Additionally, it's important to
adhere to any specified word count.
5. Rehearsing the Speech:
 Once the speech is written, students are encouraged to practice delivering it. This helps
improve fluency, tone, and overall presentation skills.
6. Delivering the Speech:
 During examinations or assessments, students are required to deliver their speeches in
front of an audience or examiner. This evaluates their ability to articulate ideas, engage
listeners, and convey a message effectively.

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 Format
Welcome your audience:
i. Welcoming the audience simply means to greet them with a phrase such as: “Good morning everyone”,
or “Good morning ladies and gentlemen”.
ii. If the question in an exam restricts you with the starting, you should follow the instructions. For
example, if you are asked to start with “Good evening friends”, then start like that.
iii. Now, when people are listening to you, move on to the second step.
Write an Introduction:
i. The first paragraph of your speech should be “grand”.
ii. An introduction should:
a. Grab the attention of the audience
iii. Hook your audience from the start by asking them a question as it forces your reader to visualize and
think about the topic.
a. For example, you are writing about climate change. You can start your speech like this: “In your
opinion, why is climate change a bigger problem today than it was 20 years ago?”
iv. The other thing you can do to grab your readers’ attention is to start with a fact.
a. I have a question for you. Would you be interested in hearing a speech that starts with a thrilling
fact? At least, I would be!
b. “Do you know that one of the biggest global killers is pollution? Around 5000 people die every day
due to the consumption of unclean water.” That is a HUGE number if you ask me…”
v. Now, after grabbing your reader’s attention, introduce yourself
vi. Then move on and explain the purpose of your speech.
a. The purpose of speech gives the reader an idea of what your speech will cover. It should also
provide some background information on the issue or problem (if applicable).
vii. When you are done with the introduction, move on to the body.
Body:
i. In the body paragraphs, cover the main topic (idea) in detail.
ii. Each body paragraph should contain:
a. A topic sentence that tells what the paragraph will cover
b. The supporting sentences that discuss the idea of the topic sentence
iii. how many body paragraphs should you make?
a. make a paragraph in the body section for every main idea.
b. In simple words, make a separate paragraph for a separate point (idea).
iv. But ideally, it is recommended to make 3 body paragraphs (to cover three prominent ideas).
Conclusion:
i. The purpose of the conclusion is to wrap up your ideas and thank your audience.
ii. Firstly, summarize the main points of your speech (brief recap)
iii. Then thank your audience for their patience and time.
iv. Leave the audience with the positive memories of speech and a final thought.
v. DO NOT introduce new points.

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Tips for Speech Writing

Follow the Format:

I. The format of speech writing should be followed.
a. It should contain paragraphs.
Use a conversational tone:
I. Speech writing is not like account writing or letter writing so the tone matters!
II. Having a conversational tone simply means that your speech should sound like you are talking to
someone.
a. For that, you can use the phrases such as: “My respected guests…” “My honourable audience…”
etc.
III. Use the “You” tone in your writing as it keeps your audience engaged.
IV. Use humour
V. Include pauses, gestures and fillers (Umm.. etc) but sparingly

Type of language used:

I. Use proper Nouns
II. Use a variety of sentence structures
III. Use emotive language such as 'I feel delighted to' etc
IV. Vivid language

Use rhetorical questions:

I. Use rhetorical questions if you want to keep your audience engaged.
a. These are the questions for which you do not expect a direct answer.
b. Then why do you ask them? Just to keep your audience attentive.
c. So, try to ask questions so that your speech does not turn into a story.
II. Here are some examples of rhetorical questions:
a. “There is no point in this, is there?”
b. “This joke was funny, wasn’t it?”
c. “Why don’t you leave me alone?

Use facts and figures:

I. Refer to facts and statistics
II. Express Strong opinions with logical reasoning
III. Include famous quotes
Know your audience:
I. Who is your audience? What do they want and why are they there?
II. These questions are very important to answer before you write a speech.
III. Whether your speech is to entertain, motivate, inform or challenge your audience, knowing them is
the first part.
IV. So your tone should vary according to your audience.
V. Thank audience at the end

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Sample 1:
Question:
Recently, your class organized and helped to run an after-school activity for younger pupils in your school.
The Principal asked you, as one of the organizers, to give a speech about it at the school assembly.
Write your speech. You must include the following:
 When and where the activity was held
 Description of the activity
 Benefits to younger pupils and classmates
Answer:

(Introduction)
My respected schoolmates and the honourable administration, Good morning. I have a question for you.
Would you actively participate in an event conducted by the school or by your friends?
I will come back to you with this question later, but first of all, let me introduce myself. I am Ahmed Ali, a
student of grade nine, and I am here to talk about the recent sports activity our class organized after school.
(First Body Paragraph)
My honourable audience, my class conducted the planned sports activities immediately after the recent
winter break. This means that the activity lasted for two weeks, from 1st January to 14th January 2024.
Umm… And we conducted all our activities in this assembly area, where you all are currently standing.
(Second Body Paragraph)
Any guesses how did we manage all this?
Firstly, the younger pupils opted for their favourite sports through a survey. Secondly, my class finalized the
teams based upon the skills of players and sports categories such as cricket and football.
This was a hectic task, wasn’t it? After that, as you all know, the teams competed against each other up till
the final, where one team secured a victory.
(Third Body Paragraph)
My honourable audience, this activity proved to be a source of learning competitive skills for the
participants. Likewise, these sports activities also allowed students to improve their physical, mental and
emotional health.
Isn’t it? And if I talk about my class, we learned a lot about leadership and how to plan and conduct events.
(Conclusion)
My respected fellows, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your kind attention. I hope that we
conduct similar events in the future as well. This is Ahmed, and I hope to see many of you participating in
such healthy activities in the future.

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Sample 2:
Question:
Write a speech about an event from your school life you will always remember. Your English teacher asked
you to give a speech about it at the school assembly.
Your speech must include the following:
 When and where the event was held
 Description of the event
 How the event affected you
Answer:
(Introduction)
Respected teachers, fellow students, and school staff, Good morning! I have a quick question for you. Is
there any event from your school life about which you say: ‘I am going to remember this FOREVER’?
Well, there is one for me. But first of all, let me introduce myself to you. My name is Waseem Javed and I
am a student of grade ten. I think this is enough for an introduction, isn’t it?
Now, let me share my experience of an inter-school football competition in which I participated last year.
(First Body Paragraph)
Umm… First of all, raise your hands if you have ever been to a football competition. Good, the majority of
you have the experience. Let me tell you all that our preparation for the event started two months before
the event.
And for your reference, let me tell you that the event was conducted during the last summer. A quick
question, any guesses on where the event was conducted?
No idea? Well, this programme was held in the Jinnah Stadium where teams from various prominent
schools of the city participated.
(Second Body Paragraph)
My respected audience, the competition was fierce, with each team showcasing their prowess in the
beautiful game. Tensions ran high as we faced skilled opponents, and every goal became a moment of
triumph or setback. Our team exhibited exceptional teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship throughout
the tournament. And you must be aware that we defeated all our opponents one by one and made our way
to the final.
Can you imagine how hectic and tiresome this day was for all of us? But to be honest, the victory at the end
made this effort completely worth it. Now you all know why I was excited to share this experience?
My friends, this experience of training and victory is what makes this event unforgettable.
(Third Body Paragraph)
My honourable guests, I claim that this event made a HUGE impact on my personality. Any guesses?
Participation in this competition massively increased my confidence. Moreover, I learned some great
lessons about teamwork, leadership and success.
But there is something I am even more proud of. Raise your hands if you know the answer. The hint is,
‘school’. Yes, you are correct. This victory enhanced the reputation of our school as well.

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(Conclusion)
Well, this brings us to the end of this speech. Thank you for your valuable time and energy. If you have any
questions for me, you can raise your hands…
No? Well then, I hope that this speech was a source of motivation and learning for you. I hope to see such
events in the days to come. Bye.

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