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Special Occasion Speech Overview (Due 1/27/2021)

1) Commemorative (Tribute) Speech

2) Introduction of a Guest OR Toast OR Roast

3) Acceptance Speech

In order to do this speech, you must first create the scenario the speech you are presenting. You can choose to imagine a scenario OR reference one that you have experienced in life.

First, write 1-2 paragraphs about the scenario. If it’s a commemorative speech, who and/or what are you commemorating? If it’s an introduction, who are you introducing and what is the occasion? If it’s an acceptance speech, what award are you accepting and why is it important?

Next, create your outline and remember to follow our basic outline guide.

Finally, record the speech and submit (2-3 minutes in length, dress up if you’re feeling fancy but it’s not required).

Use our same general format to plan and write your outline:

1. Introduction

0. Attention getter (Use a device to get the audience’s attention: quote, surprising fact, humor, visual aid, activity)

0. Purpose (What do you want the audience to know about you by the end of this speech?)

0. Preview statement (specific points/things worth mentioning)

1. Body

1. Main Point 1

1. Main Point 2

1. Conclusion

2. Recap/summary (Recap if necessary)

2. Final statement (Finish with something you want the audience to remember)