Can anyone help me to write a congratulatory speech?
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See everything you Need to know about congratulatory speeches in\nhttp://www.mouthshut.com/review/Delivering_an_Effective_Speech-67664-1.html\nGood luck
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First of all, CONGRATULATIONS! \n\nI would recommend that you start off by a quote or saying that you have followed/led your life by. Then follow it up by citing examples, anecdotes, and situations in which that saying helped get you to where you are today.\n\nDo not make your speech a "Thank You" note to your family and other loved ones. Yes, do thank them, but do not make them your primary focus. Remember that you are a representative of your class, so try to include everyone in your speech in some way. Does that make sense?\n\nAlso, do not talk solely about yourself and your achievements. Talk about the different successes that the class has experienced as a whole. Mention things such as different events that were held at the school, obstacles that the school has had to overcome during your 4 years there, and victories you all have experienced (including scholastic achievements, such as test scores).\n\nWell, that will give you a start. I helped my students with their speeches while I taught high school, so good luck and be very proud of your accomplishments! Way to go!
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Aaaa ... ok. Now I see the fine print. I was going to suggest you tweak your quote to something like, "to be a great speaker, you really need ideas." Maybe you can rework it in a clever way to include both ideas.
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Here's an outline...add your own phrasing and word choices:\n--Gratitude for the opportunity to learn\n--Anticipation and the hope for positive chances in the future\n--Appreciation of the friends and associations made during the time in college\n--Request for guidance and maintaining open eyes and hearts for opportunity in the future\n\nYou want to make the opening and closing VERY generic... Start with a simple, "L-rd..." and go straight into the above. At the end, make it a simple "Amen."
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You are supposed to write your own speech, duh.  Of course, I could write one for you, but if I do, you have to give me the prize.\n\nAnd, while you are at it, learn how to spell the word "speech."
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well, i'm kind of a perfectionist when it comes to things like this...i make sure know my material, and have all my note cards in order. then, about a 1/2 - an hour beforehand i start doing deep breathing and stretching...it really works. practice your speech while looking in a mirror so you can see your facial expressions...practice reciting it to friends/family and get their feedback. while you're giving your speech, focus on ppl in the audience you know, and look at them from time-to-time. if you don't have to stand at a podium, move around a bit as you give your speech. try not to say "um" a lot...it makes it sound as if you don't know your material. try to smile at specific points in your speech material...if it's appropriate. that will make you look comfortable to your audience. i'm sure you will do a great job!! best of luck.
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make it flashy and include the above information from others.  If you make it long just with noises and cool effects, it will get the extra Presentation grade.  it worked for me
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Proud of you. I can't wait to watch you make it come true. **claps** :)\n\nGood luck Monday!
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ideas: the immigration rallies, your favorite celeb, eulogy for a relationship (breakup speech, you could even do some couple in the news ie brad Pitt and Jennifer whatever), historical figure (Nelson Mandela, Rosa Parks, Harriet Tubman), you could write a eulogy for your creativity (tounge in cheek), or a toast to something minute like a paper clip, or hydrogen
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Dear Ms./Mr. ___________,\nThank you for __________.  I appreciate _________.  You helped me _______.  I will always remember _________.  I hope _________.  I will always keep working to make you proud of me.  Thank you.\n\nSincerely,\n_________
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I am proud of you or anyone your age who is willing to learn about political processes, including speech writing, and making them.\n\nFirst you obviously need to put together an organized presentation. As far as writing one, what I do is to write out all my thoughts in as much order as they come out. then i sort as to which ones fit a category, arranging the categories in a logical \norder. Proofread & add any thoughts that come along. Keep proofreading & making changes until it feels like it flows. The more you do this, the easier & better it becomes.\n\nIf you also have to read it, What I do is to learn all I can about what I am talking about, & then (GULP) throw away the script. For me, this is the most comfortable way to give a speech. \n\nI do well at public speaking & am quite comfortable doing it as long as I stick with what I know. If I hit a snag while talking, I readily admit I am lost, have a "brain fart - (you better use softer language),  or "I don't know" These are perfectly acceptable answers. And it is enormously less stressful to be honest rather than to bluff your way through.\n\nA final note. Do the best you can, & let that be good enough. No one can ask for us to do or be better than our best. ( That could be part of your speech, if you want. It fits well)\n\nFrom the way you wrote your question, I think you deserve that award. It is not only well organized, but also grammatically correct, including spelling. Do check your capital letters - especiall the "I s". Good luck. You will do well.
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Online Speech Bank\n\nIndex to and growing database of 5000+ full text, audio and video (streaming) versions of public speeches, sermons, legal proceedings, lectures, debates, interviews, other recorded media events, and a declaration or two.\n\nhttp://www.americanrhetoric.com/\n\nhttp://www.americanrhetoric.com/speechbank.htm\n\nhttp://www.speech-topics-help.com/good-persuasive-speech-topics.html\n\nhttp://www.historyplace.com/speeches/previous.htm\n\nhttp://library.albany.edu/usered/dr/speech.html\n\nhttp://www.history.com/media.do\n\nhttp://yahooligans.yahoo.com/school_bell/social_studies/history/speeches/\n\n\nSpeechTips\n\nLooking for Good Persuasive Speech Topics?\n\nhttp://www.top101persuasivespeechtopics.com/\n\nhttp://www.speech-topics-help.com/index.html\n\nhttp://www.goodpersuasivespeechtopics.com/persuasive.htm\n\nhttp://www.leeogle.org/byron/bhs/library/persuasion.htm\n\nThis is a very good site with very easy to follow step by step instructions.\n\nSpeechTips.com Your free guide to speech writing and public speaking for eulogies, graduations, best man, father of the bride and any other public speaking engagement.\n\nhttp://www.speechtips.com/index.html\n\nhttp://www.speechtips.com/preparation.html\n\nFREE Articles on Public Speaking\n\nThis site has so many tips that I was unable to pick any, you will need to see for yourself and see which, if any are useful to you.\n\nhttp://www.public-speaking.org/public-speaking-articles.htm\n\nThis site seems OK but once again see what is useful.\n\nhttp://members.shaw.ca/toasted/services.htm\n\nI liked this one.\n\nThe fear of speaking to a group of people is one of the most common forms of social phobia. Here are several suggestions for working with this fear.\n\nhttp://www.rpeurifoy.com/anxiety/pubspeak.htm\n\nPublic speaking do's and don't's\n\nhttp://www.lifehacker.com/software/feature/public-speaking-dos-and-donts-161531.php\n\nGood luck.\n\nKevin, Liverpool, UK.
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There are many questions for you to answer before I can answer yours, such as:\n\nWhat is the speech for? Who is the audience? How long should it be?\n\nThat being said, pick something that is meaningful to you. You shouldn't be too casual, but let some of yourself shine through, your achievements as well as your struggles. Honesty, sincerity and humor really make for a good speech.
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If you wrote this yourself... you deserve a STANDING ovation...\n\nclap! clap! clap! clap! clap! clap!clap! clap! clap!clap! clap! clap!clap! clap! clap!clap! clap! clap!
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These guys can help or at least point you in the right direction: www.wordtechs.com. They were lots of help to me, and they do all kinds of writing. Also, only a few dollars and quick turn-around.\n\nGood luck!\n~Tia~
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To give a truly great speech, you should pick a topic that you are really passionate about. When I taught, I always enjoyed the speeches that began with a question. They caught my attention and got me thinking about the topic immediately.\nRemember to do your research and present both facts and opinions. It's also good to sometimes argue both sides of the topic.\n~ Good Luck ~
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this depends on what you whant to do a speech on but generally\nspeaking open welcoming the listeners ie thank you ladies and gentlemen my speech is called or about such and such then the topic perhaps references you used perhaps visuall aids followed by a wrap up and a good bye i hope this helps