Speaking on Special Occasions chapter 18 Speaking on Special Occasions

Special Occasion Speech Introduction Presentation Acceptance Commemoration

Introduction Speech introducing main speaker to audience

Introduction Brief Accurate Adapted to occasion, audience Builds sense of anticipation Write your own introduction

Presentation Speech presenting gift, award, some recognition

Acceptance Speech giving thanks for gift, award, recognition

Commemoration Speech paying tribute to person, group, institution, idea

Commemoration Inspire audience Heighten appreciation Adjust content, delivery to fit situation

Commemorative Speech You are honoring the person, place or thing Homework Commemorative Speech You are honoring the person, place or thing Not a list of facts Tell us the characteristics that you admire

Commemorative Speech Topic Themes bravery courage dedication loyalty service resourcefulness creativity originality adaptability independence perseverance selflessness kindness cheerfulness clarity innovative humor modesty openness respectfulness

Commemorative Speech How has this changed your life? How has it, or will it, change the life of others?

Commemorative Speech How would you describe her? Whom did she help? Rosa Parks

Commemorative Speech Elie Wiesel Holocaust survivor, speaker, author, Nobel Peace Price recipient Elie Wiesel

Bibliography "Commemorative Speech Topic Helper." Commemorative Speech Topic: Topics to Inspire Your Audience. Web. 15 Apr. 2012. www.write- out-loud.com/commemorative-speech- topic.html>. Harris, Michael. "Rosa Parks Birthday Celebration ~ International Intermodal Transportation : Indybay." San Francisco Bay Area Independent Media Center. 3 Feb. 2012. Web. 15 Apr. 2012. www.indybay.org

Material from the following unless indicated otherwise: Lucas, Stephen. The Art of Public Speaking. 11th ed. Boston, MA: McGraw-Hill, 2012. Print. Clipart from Microsoft Office