Special Occasion Speeches

• Project 1 - Mastering the Toast
  • Time: 2 - 3 minutes
  • Objectives:
    • Recognize the characteristics of a toast.
    • Present a toast honoring an occasion or person.
• Project 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.
• Project 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.
• Project 4 - Presenting an Award
  • Time: 3 - 4 minutes
  • Objectives:
    • Present an award with dignity and grace.
    • Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient.
• Project 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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