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1. SPEECH WRITING
What is a speech?
Speech refers to a formal address or discourse delivered to an audience.
It could be at a school’s morning assembly, at an office gathering , at any
formal gathering etc..
DISTRIBUTION OF MARKS: SPEECH WRITING(120-150 words)
FORMAT:
(a) Opening : This includes salutations or greetings,
self-introduction and introducing the topic.
(b) Closing : appeal to the audience to bring a positive change 1 Mark
beginning with ” Thus “ or “So “ or” Hence” preferably.And
say “Thank You ” in the end.
CONTENT: (2 marks)
EXPRESSION: (2 marks)
(a)Grammatical accuracy, appropriate words and spellings (1 mark)
(b)Coherence and relevance of ideas and style ( 1 mark)
TOTAL – 5 MARKS

2. How to write content for a speech
 Paragraph 1 ( Opening Paragraph) :This includes salutations or greetings,
self-introduction and introducing the topic. Make sure you do not mention
your personal details (name, school name etc ) Mention the name given in
the question only.
 Example- Respected Principal, teachers and my dear friends! Today, I (name
given in the question) stand before you all to speak on the topic/ throw light
on the topic/to share 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.
Example- In the words of the great John Wesley/someone has rightly said ( use
“someone” only if you don’t know whose quote it is) , “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.

3.  Paragraph 2: Introduction the topic, briefly explain
the topic, the current situation, giving some startling
fact or quotation to arouse interest , rhetorical
question (if not mentioned in the opening line)
 Paragraph 3 : Develop the cause and effect of the
problem/other factors based on the topic . ex : Clean
surroundings reduces the risk of health problems.
 Paragraph 4 (Closing paragraph) : Briefly offer
suggestions and solutions to improve the situation.
The conclusion should be appeal to the audience to
bring a positive change beginning with ” Thus “ or
“So “ or” Hence” preferably.
- End the article with an appropriate quotation.
-Say “Thank You ” in the end.

4. Language Specifications
 Language should be interactive
 Use direct language (Wake up before its too late, Today is a new
beginning etc)
 Rhetorical questions (Have you ever thought of it ? How many of you
pick up a wrapper?)
 Use modal auxiliaries (Should , must, ought to, need to etc)
 Use I , you , we (“We” to be used more than ” I “ and “You”)

5. Q. 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)
(10 Marks)
(CBSE ALL INDIA Board 2017-18)

6. Answer:
INDISCIPLINE IN SCHOOLS
-Alia
Is there anybody present here today who has not come across a bully in their life? 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 is reported that number of fights and cases of bullying has gone up tremendously in the last few months
in our school.It has been brought into lime light that disobedience to 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. Why are some
students like this?
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. Some students, due to peer pressure think that they
can gain attention from others by indulging in wrongful deeds. Children from broken homes or children
who come from families where parents fight everyday seems to take out their frustration in school.

7. The counsel should take steps to improve the situation. Life skill classes must be
made mandatory for everyone. Teachings ought to include counselling,
motivation and inculcating friendly values. Seminars for parents and students
need to be be regularly organised. A counsellor to help you all share your
feelings, grudges and sharing your personal problem is being made available. 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. As Abraham Lincoln has rightly quoted “Discipline is
choosing between what you want now and what you want most”.
Thank you.

8. Assignments
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. (120-150words)
(5)
(CBSE Sample Question Paper 2018-19)
2 .Write a speech in 120-150 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. (5)
(CBSE 2016)