Speeches for School

3) TIP 3- Writing a speech Most importantly consider the rules or guidelines provided by the school. For example length of time, topic etc. If your child is given a specific topic think about including simple elements of audience participation. For example asking the audience a question and getting a show of hands in response. Speeches that motivate or inspire your audience are powerful as well. Think about the topic given and think about how can I make this real for my audience in their lives. Consider you audience and their age etc. Judges look for how captivated your audience is. Remember that the teachers/judges are part of the audience as well. When my children are given free choice for a speech topic they always try to choose a funny topic as this gives them the most enjoyment. There are some good web pages that give great ideas. I have gained a few ideas from this great website https://www.write-out-loud.com/fun-speech-topics.html Taking an everyday topic and ha...

·        PROCRASTINATION Today I am going to talk about a very important skill. One that comes in useful time and time again. ·       I think it is something that you get better at with practice. ·       I am talking about procrastination and my mum says that I am a master at it, so I am here to share what I know with you. ·       I did not know what mum meant at first when she called me a master procrastinator but now I know. ·       Procrastination is the art of avoiding what you should be doing and doing something else. ·       For example on school days in the morning I should be eating breakfast, getting dressed and packing my bag. ·       BORING am I right??? ·       I can find so many more interesting things to do without even really trying. ·  ...