1. Speaking on Special Occasions
chapter 18
Speaking on Special Occasions

2. Special Occasion Speech
Introduction
Presentation
Acceptance
Commemoration

3. Introduction
Speech introducing main speaker to audience

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

5. Presentation
Speech presenting gift, award, some recognition

6. Acceptance
Speech giving thanks for gift, award, recognition

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

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

9. 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

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

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

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

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

14. Bibliography
"Commemorative Speech Topic Helper." Commemorative Speech Topic: Topics to Inspire Your Audience. Web. 15 Apr 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 Web. 15 Apr

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