MANAV RACHNA INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL
EROSGARDEN, CHARMWOODVILLAGE, DELHI-SURAJKUND ROAD, FARIDABAD
Session 2023 – 2024
GRADE :XI
DATE: SUBJECT: English
TOPIC: Speech Writing
Speech refers to a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience.
Format of a speech
In order to write a perfect speech, one must be well acquainted with the topic and must possess
a wide range of vocabulary, a thorough knowledge of the subject, some research and excellent
organisational skills.
A perfect speech must consist of :-
▪ HEADING- The heading should be catchy and in not more than 5-6 words.
▪ OPENING LINE- This includes salutations, introduction and the topic.
Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends! Today, I (name given in the question) stand
before you all to express my views on the topic (given in the question).
OR you could start with a quote related to the topic and then go with the salutations and
introduction.
3-4 PARAGRAPHS
PARA 1- DEFINING THE PROBLEM/ISSUE
PARA 2- CAUSES & EFFECTS, ADVANTAGES & DISADVANTAGES
PARA 3- SOLUTIONS/ PREVENTIVE MEASURES
CONCLUSION
THANK YOU
▪ CONTENT- It is the main part of your writing piece.
▪ It is always prescribed that you begin with a short introduction on the topic, it’s meant to be
precise.
▪ Then you need to explain the current situation, the problems (if any) and whether after any
corrective actions, betterment in the situation has been observed or not.
▪ It may include advantages/ disadvantages depending upon the topic in question.
▪ Now here, it is important you follow a sequence. It is possible that you have too many points or
very few points. When you have a lot of varied points, it is better you choose a few best ones
and write a line on each. In case you have very few already, explain them in at least two lines
each.
▪ You have to strictly follow the prescribed word limit in a limited time frame .
▪ MOST IMPORTANT- Always begin with your strongest point. You can accommodate the
weaker ones in between and end with another strong point.
▪ Feel free to give your personal opinion in one or two lines.
▪ It is very important that you do not deviate from the topic. There are chances you may get ideas
linking from one to another that may deviate you from the main point. You have to refrain
from doing so.
▪ SOLUTION/CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH- wherever you elaborate a problem, you always
have to mention the steps being taken to improvise the situation and suggest a few solutions as
well.
It would be great if you could add a few quotes relating to motivating the people to take action.
▪ Last but not the least, the concluding line, thanking the audience for their cooperation and their
patience. It is very important to conclude what you’ve started. Never leave a speech open-
ended.
▪ It should not exceed the prescribed word limit of 150-200 words.
Speech Writing Sample
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)
IMPORTANCE OF CLEANLINESS.
In the words of the great John Wesley,
“Cleanliness is next to godliness”
Good Morning respected Principal ma’am, 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.
You must have seen, 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.
Q. 1. Write a speech on the topic ‘Balancing Technological Growth with Environmental
Sustainability’ (150-200 words) using the given hints.
o Impact of technology on nature (both positive and negative)
o Industrial pollution, e-waste, climate change
o Green technology: solar energy, electric vehicles, waste recycling
o Use of data science and AI in environmental protection
o Examples of tech aiding conservation (e.g., satellite tracking of deforestation)
o Importance of sustainable development
Conclusion: Technology should support—not destroy—nature
Q. Write a speech in 150-200 words on the topic, ‘Discipline shapes the future of a student’. It
is to be delivered in the morning assembly. You are Karuna/Karan.
EXERCISE
1. You are Rahul / Rajni . You have to speak on the topic, ‘Books are Our Best Friends’ in the
school assembly. Prepare a speech in 150-200 words, giving your views on books, how they
can be our best friends and how they happen to be better than real human friends and how they
can lead us to the great hobby of reading.
2. Write a speech in 150-200 words on the topic, ‘Discipline shapes the future of a student’. It
is to be delivered in the morning assembly. You are Karuna/Karan.
SPEECH WRITING
Write a 150–200-word speech on the topic “The Science Behind Your Smartphone”
suitable for school assembly or Science Club.
Capacitive touchscreens detect touch via changes in electrostatic charge when your
finger interacts with a capacitive grid
Built-in accelerometers and gyroscopes sense tilt, steps, and orientation using physics
principles
Lithium-ion batteries operate by shuttling lithium ions between electrodes and
gradually lose capacity with heat and repeated charging
Blue-light from screens suppresses melatonin, disturbs sleep cycles, and can strain eyes
over long use
Smartphone production relies on rare-earth mining and improper disposal creates toxic
e-waste unless recycled properly