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:
Objectives:
3-5 minutes
Poke fun at a particular indivdual in a good-natured way.
Adapt and personalize humorous material from other sources.
Deliver jokes and humorous stories effectively.
4. Presenting an Award
Time:
Objectives:
3-4 minutes
Present an award with dignity and grace.
Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient.
5. Accepting an Award
Time:
Objectives:
5-7 minutes
Accept an award with dignity, grace and sincerity.
Acknowledge the presenting organization.
Note: For some speech projects, the presentation time may also include additional segments for such activities as question-and-answer periods, depending on the project.