Special Occasion Speeches – Objectives

Speech 1 – Mastering the Toast

• Recognize the characteristics of a toast.
• Present a toast honoring an occasion or a person.
• Time: Two to three minutes

Speech 2 – Speaking In Praise

• 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.
• Time: Five to seven minutes

Speech 3 – The Roast

• 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.
• Time: Three to five minutes

Speech 4 – Presenting an Award

• Present an award with dignity and grace.
• Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient.
• Time: Three to four minutes

Speech 5 – Accepting an Award

• Accept an award with dignity, grace, and sincerity.
• Acknowledge the presenting organization.
• Time: Five to seven minutes