Special Occasion Speeches

# Project Objectives Minutes
1 Mastering the Toast
  • Recognize the characteristics of a toast;
  • Present a toast honoring an occasion or a person.
2-3
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.
5-7
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.
3-5
4 Presenting an Award
  • Present an award with dignity and grace;
  • Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient.
3-4
5 Accepting an Award
  • Accept an award with dignity, grace and sincerity;
  • Acknowledge the presenting organization.
5-7