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.