Special Occasion Speeches

Special Occasion Speeches

#1 - Mastering the Toast
Time: 2 - 3 minutes
Objectives:

Recognize the characteristics of a toast.

Present a toast honoring an occasion or person.

#2 - Speaking in Praise
Time: 5 - 7 minutes
Objectives:

Prepare a speech praising or honoring someone, either living or dead.

Address five areas concerning the individual and his/her accomplishments.

Include anecdotes illustrating points within the speech.

#3 - The Roast
Time: 3 - 5 minutes
Objectives:

Poke fun at a particular individual in a good-natured way.

Adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources.

Deliver jokes and humorous stories effectively.

#4 - Presenting an Award
Time: 3 - 4 minutes
Objectives:

Present an award with dignity and grace.

Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient.

#5 - Accepting an Award
Time: 5 - 7 minutes
Objectives:

Accept an award with dignity, grace and sincerity.

Acknowledge the presenting organization.

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