Special Occasion Speeches

1. Mastering the Toast

Time:		2-3 minutes
Objectives:	Recognize the characteristics of a toast. Present a toast honoring an occasion or person.

2. Speaking in Praise

Time:		5-7 minutes
Objectives:	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:		3-5 minutes
Objectives:	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:		3-4 minutes
Objectives:	Present an award with dignity and grace. Acknowledge the contributions of the recipient.

5. Accepting an Award

Time:		5-7 minutes
Objectives:	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.