You learnt the art of drafting a speech in Class XI. It requires a few basic steps such as greeting the audience, introducing the topic, elaborating the main points, summarizing the views and thanking the audience.
Given below is a template for drafting a speech.
Introduction
a) Greet the audience – Formal greeting – Good Morning / Good Afternoon / Good Evening
b) Introduce yourself and the topic to the audience – I, (name) of class ___________ would like to deliver a short speech on (topic).
Body of the speech
a) Elaborate the main and supporting points
Suggested value points (E.g. Global Warming)
– Definition of the title (What is global warming?)
– Importance and relevance of the topic. (Why is global warming important? What is the relevance of global warming in the present scenario?)
– Causes and consequences
– Preventive measures (planting trees / conserving fuel by using alternative energy sources)
– Solutions (change in life style and attitude / global effort of people and the government)
Conclusion
– Summarise the main points
– Appropriate winding up and thanking the audience (formal – thank you for the patient hearing / thank you for the wonderful opportunity)
Useful linkers and sequence markers
Describing similarities
Likewise, correspondingly, equally, not only… but also, in the same way, similarly
Showing cause and effect
Consequently, as a result, thus, therefore, for this reason
Comparing and contrasting
Alternatively, however, conversely, on the other hand, instead, yet
Concluding
To summarise, it can be concluded that, ultimately, as described, finally
Task 1
On the occasion of World Environment Day, you have been asked to deliver a speech during morning assembly on the importance of tree planting. Write the speech in about 100 – 150 words.
Introduction
Suggested value points
– Pollution control
– Medicine
– Necessary for wildlife
– Cause rainfall
Conclusion
2. Prepare a speech on “The importance of a reading habit” in about 100- 150 words using the hints given below together with your own ideas.
Introduction
Suggested value points
– Knowledge enrichment
– Skill development
– Meaningful usage of time
– Overall development
Conclusion
📝 Drafting a Speech Class XII • English
🎯 Learning objectives
- Identify the structural components of a speech (introduction, body, conclusion).
- Apply a given template to draft a coherent speech on a given topic.
- Use appropriate linkers and sequence markers to enhance flow.
- Create an original speech (100–150 words) on a topical issue.
📋 Speech template (revision)
Introduction
a) Greeting: Good Morning / Good Afternoon / Good Evening
b) Self-introduction + topic: “I, _______ of class ____, would like to deliver a short speech on ______.”
Body
• Elaborate main points (definition, importance, causes/effects, preventive measures, solutions).
• Use linkers: likewise, consequently, however, for instance…
Conclusion
• Summarise key ideas • Thank the audience: “Thank you for your patient hearing.”
🔗 Useful linkers & sequence markers
TASK 1 World Environment Day – Speech on tree planting
Prompt: On the occasion of World Environment Day, you are asked to deliver a speech during morning assembly on the importance of tree planting. Write the speech in about 100–150 words.
Suggested value points: Pollution control · Medicine · Wildlife habitat · Cause rainfall
TASK 2 Speech on “The importance of a reading habit”
Prompt: Prepare a speech on “The importance of a reading habit” in about 100–150 words using the hints: knowledge enrichment, skill development, meaningful usage of time, overall development.
✍️ Additional practice (homework / pair work)
Choose any one topic and draft a speech (120–150 words) using the template:
- “The role of youth in nation building” – value points: energy, innovation, social responsibility, digital awareness.
- “Importance of mental health awareness” – value points: stress management, breaking stigma, support systems.
- “The power of kindness” – value points: empathy, community, positive impact.
Encourage peer review: check for greeting, introduction, body (with linkers), conclusion and thanking.
📊 Assessment criteria (for teachers)
- Structure – greeting, intro, body, conclusion, thanks (4 pts)
- Content & relevance – covers all suggested value points (4 pts)
- Use of linkers – at least 3–4 appropriate sequence markers (4 pts)
- Language & coherence – clarity, formal tone, sentence variety (3 pts)
- Word limit & presentation – 100–150 words, neat paragraphing (3 pts)
⭐ Total: 18 points
🔑 Solution keys (quick reference)
Greeting + intro (name, topic) → body (pollution, medicine, wildlife, rain) → conclusion + thank you.
Intro → knowledge, skills, time use, overall dev. → conclusion with call to action.
💡 Both sample speeches follow the template, include linkers and stay within 100–150 words. Students may use synonyms and restructure sentences.
🧑🤝🧑 Group activity: speech pyramid
Instructions: In groups of 4, each member drafts a speech on the same topic but with a different focus (e.g., causes, solutions, personal story). Then combine the best parts into one speech using linkers. Present it to the class.
Suggested topics: “Plastic pollution”, “Value of sports”, “Digital etiquette”.