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    DIVINE ACCESS ACADEMY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

    The Speech

    The speech is one form of a situational composition. Presentation of a speech is done in a formal
    way. The speech is always given to an audience at a meeting or a rally. The person giving a speech
    always holds a certain capacity. He or she can be the chairperson, or a member of the audience.

    1. In what capacity are you giving the speech? Are you the chairperson or you are a member
    of the audience?
    2. Whom are you addressing?
    Are you addressing an honorable official or the public audience?
    3. Be respectful, begin by using titles of honour, and respect e.g. Mr. Chairman, Secretary,
    Ladies and Gentlemen, comrades and friends.
    4. Follow the protocols of the audience.
    5. Express your pleasure to have the opportunity to speak.
    6. Allude to what they already know and proceed to give your own views.
    7. End with closing remarks persuading them to consider your opinions.
    8. Express a vote of thanks at the end.

    Procedure of Presentation of a speech

     Observe rules of etiquette or titles.


     Be respectful
     Follow the protocols i.e. the line of authority and status. Usually you start by addressing the
    most important person at that meeting going downwards to the lowest.
     Express your pleasure to be given the opportunity to speak.
     Allude to what they already know and proceed to give your own views.
     End the speech with closing remarks persuading them to consider your opinions express your
    vote of thanks at the end of your speech.

    Here is an example of a speech.

    Question:

    Your community is worried about a number of things at their primary school. Among other things,
    there hasn’t been any development at the school for the past years; there are no qualified teachers
    and results are poor. It is believed that the poor accommodation is scaring away teachers and
    indiscipline at school is rampant. There are also several cases of theft in the school.

    Your community meets at the school to discuss the problems affecting the school and to suggest
    the way forward. Write a speech you would make at the meeting.

    UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE HOUSE- PSALMS 127


    DIVINE ACCESS ACADEMY ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

    Sample answer:

    A Speech

    Mr. Chairman Sir, Comrades, friends, I have great pleasure to have this opportunity to give my
    views at this meeting.

    Mr. Chairman Sir, I agree with the rest of the people that our school has not been developing for
    the past three years. It is a fact that there has not been any new structures at the school since 2001.
    It is also true that our results for Grade 7 have not been so good. I also repeat what the former
    speakers mentioned about the shortage of qualified teachers, textbooks and proper houses for
    teachers. It is also true that a lot of theft has occurred in the school. All these problems need our
    immediate attention to keep the school going.

    Mr. Chairman Sir, may I suggest that we immediately select a School Development Committee
    that will oversee matters of the physical development of the school. A Headman of reputable
    standing should chair the committee. Secondly may I suggest that the Headmaster be a local person
    who has our community at heart, who can remain at the school all times. I also propose that the
    Headmaster should look at ways of attracting qualified teachers. He should also be thorough on
    supervision of his teachers. Discipline has to be monitored for both teachers and students. I believe
    that if these measures are taken our results shall improve.

    Mr. Chairman, I agree that the quality of houses for our teachers is deplorable. This is perhaps why
    we cannot get qualified teachers. May I suggest that all parents pay a levy fee, which shall be used
    to upgrade and renovate all the teachers’ houses. Coming to the issue of theft, Mr. Chairman, may
    I suggest we create a Neighbourhood Watch Committee that would look after the school, especially
    in the night. I also suggest that all school doors and windows should be fitted with burglar-bars. I
    believe that these measures will go a long-way towards solving the problem.

    Mr. Chairman, Comrades and friends, may I again express my thanks for the opportunity to speak
    out my views at this meeting. I hope that you will consider these views for the good of our school.

    Thank you.

    UNLESS THE LORD BUILDS THE HOUSE- PSALMS 127

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