graduation speech......help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!?
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Some good things to have in it:\n•A short memoir of all the happy times you had in that school\n•Teachers or friends that you really learned from\n•Something you will miss from that school\n•Thank all your teachers for helping you and supporting you throughout your middle-school career.\n\nExample:\n"When I came into ____________________ (school name) I was still quite childish and acted much like an elementary student. Now I feel that it is due to my wonderful experiences here that I have grown and matured into the person you see before you today. It wasn't always easy, and sometimes I wish I could just run back to elementary school, but I made it through and couldn't wish for anything better...."\n\nSorry, it's not that good. Came up with it off the top of my head.\n\nFeel free to email me for help: n00b_school_bus@yahoo.com
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You could get her a copy of "Oh, the Places You'll Go!" by Dr. Seuss. It's fun and very encouraging. Traditionally it's a gift for graduation but it kind of sends the message that you're very proud of her accomplishment.
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Dont be afraid to mean what you say. Seriously. I'm taking a speech class right now, and I fall to pieces if I let my emotions get out of hand.\n\nThat's when I have to realize that these are just people. We all make mistakes. It happens everyday. Don't be afraid to be who you are even if they think if it's the dumbest speech ever.\n\nThe pure success in giving a speech is saying it with pure CONFIDENCE. Your audience may get a different impression if you have boldness and sincereness in what you have to say.
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Putting in a personal note would be great.  You can send them prior to graduation even if they aren't invited to the ceremony.  Your parents may want to host an open house, you should talk to them about that now to avoid any hurt feelings.  The personal note could say "Hey--I'm graduating with honors!  Whoo-hoo!  Celebrate with me on May 27th starting at 4 PM at Ma's house.  Help me start next year (at college/at technical school/starting my career/being a bum for awhile) off right!"
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they usually deliver a speech. they may choose not to though. otherwise they just get more face time (to receive the medallion) than the other graduates.
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1) Assess your audience\n2) Try to create 3 main points. Humans can remember things in 3s very easily\n3) Support your statements\n\nOH YEA, it helps to smile, and like the poster below me says, it doesnt hurt to tell a joke or life story related to the speech. give the audience something they can relate to.\n\nMost of all, practice, practice, practice.
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How To Prepare and Oral Presentation\n\nACCORDING TO SPEAKING CONSULTANT Lilyan Wilder (1999), two of the greatest myths about delivering oral presentations are that you're better off "winging it" and that good speakers are "naturals."\n\nIn order to give an effective presentation, it is necessary to prepare and practice, practice, practice. Despite the need to prepare, one of your goals still should be to sound spontaneous and comfortable while delivering your message in a clear, organized, and stimulating fashion. The information below should help you achieve this goal:\nFIRST STEPS\n\nThere are a few steps you need to take before writing your presentation, including thinking about who your audience is, what the expectations for the speech are, and selecting an appropriate topic.\n\nResearching the topic\nIf you are presenting something that you've already written, then this step won't require much work. Otherwise, you'll need to follow the same procedures as with writing and narrowing down your topic for a research paper.\n\nOrganizing and writing the speech\nThis requires a different approach than writing a research paper.\n\nPracticing the speech and handling logistics\nThere are a number of details to prepare for in advance of delivering your presentation.\n\nPhrasing the speech\nA presentation requires different language and phrasing than a written document. A presentation is a dialogue. It should sound natural and be somewhat conversational.\n\nManaging your stage fright\nIf you are shy, or unaccustomed to talking to a group of people, there are things you can do to make yourself less anxious.\n\nVisual aids\n\nThe big event\nIt's important to present yourself and your material in a polished, yet comfortable, fashion. If you've followed the ideas listed above, it should be a successful experience.\n\nWeb sites of Interest\nWe have identified a number of Web sites offering information about preparing oral presentations and related issues.\n\nReferences\nPRELIMINARY STEPS FOR PREPARING AN ORAL PRESENTATION\n\nAnalyzing the situation\n\nBefore you decide on a topic for your speech, it's important to think about how to make your presentation interesting to your teacher and classmates. This may sound obvious, but have you looked at the material that you've covered so far in class? How could you relate what you want to say to what's already been taught? Relating your material to information your audience is already familiar with will not only demonstrate to the teacher that you've been paying attention, it will also help your classmates understand and remember your points.\n\nExample: If you've examined a particular novelist in your literature class, you may want to refer to that novelist again in your talk on literary styles.\n\nKnow how much time you have, how loudly you will need to speak for your classmates to hear you, and how many people will be in the audience. These facts will help determine the depth of your talk, the visual aids you can use, and the environment for your presentation.\n\nChoosing a topic and a focus\nChoose a topic that not only excites you, but one about which you either are an expert or can become one. You may not have a choice about your topic, but regardless of the subject, you still make decisions about what direction you're going to take. Try to relate your topic to current issues, whether they are happening at your school, in your city, or in the world. Timeliness can make a presentation more interesting to your audience.\nIn order to focus on a topic, follow these steps:\n\nDetermine your general goal, e.g., to talk about recycling in the city.\n\n    Develop a precise objective, e.g., to instruct people about the recycling facilities and programs in the city of Chicago.\n\n    Develop a precise objective, e.g., to instruct people about the recycling facilities and programs in the city of Chicago.\n\n    Develop a one-senten
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WELL GURL CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR DIPLOMA....... I'LL TALK TO YOOH LATA......... YOOH BETTA CONGRAT ME ON MY DIPLOMA TOO.....
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Do not go where the path may lead; go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”\n\nFavorite Graduation Quotes #1\nA graduation ceremony is an event where the commencement speaker tells thousands of students dressed in identical caps and gowns that 'individuality' is the key to success.\n~ Robert Orben\n\n\nFavorite Graduation Quotes #2\nYou are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.\n~ Tom Brokaw\n\n\nFavorite Graduation Quotes #3\nWherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine.\n~ Anthony J. D'Angelo\n\nFavorite Graduation Quotes #4\nYou cannot help but learn more as you take the world into your hands. Take it up reverently, for it is an old piece of clay, with millions of thumbprints on it.\n~ John Updike\n\n\nFavorite Graduation Quotes #5\nSooner or later we all discover that the important moments in life are not the advertised ones, not the birthdays, the graduations, the weddings, not the great goals achieved. The real milestones are less prepossessing. They come to the door of memory unannounced, stray dogs that amble in, sniff around a bit and simply never leave. Our lives are measured by these.\n~ Susan B. Anthony (1820-1906) American reformer\n\n\nFavorite Graduation Quotes #6\nSchool's out, Memories past, Don't ever doubt, Our friendship will last.\n~ Unknown\n\n\nFavorite Graduation Quotes #7\nLife is my college. May I graduate well, and earn some honors!\n~ Louisa May Alcott\n\nFavorite Graduation Quotes #8\nJust about a month from now I'm set adrift, with a diploma for a sail and lots of nerve for oars.\n~ Richard Halliburton\n\n\nFavorite Graduation Quotes #9\nEducation is what survives when what has been learned has been forgotten.\n~ B.F. Skinner\n\n\nFavorite Graduation Quotes #10\nIt is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.\n~ Aristotle
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wat kind of speech ??????
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hmm.... i guess you could talk about these things\n\nyour dreams and goals\n\nhow your future is affected by people around you or how people have inspired you to set a goal for yourself\n\nwhat your ideal job/life would be like (personal life, career and education)\n\nhow your future's going to be like\n\nwhat you want to be remembered as\n\nwhat you want to do before you die\n\nhow you're going to contribute to the community or the world\n\n\nhope that helped a bit :)  good luck on your speech!
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if you were selected to be the valedictorian you excelled greatly overall in your academics.  Now when you give your speech be encouraging to your fellow graduates.  Tell how great it was walking those school halls with them over the past few years.  Tell them about what a difference you all will try to make in all your future endeavors.  Thank all the teachers and counselors that helped you and don't forget to tell your parents thanks for helping you with these new beginnings since it is only elementary school that you are graduating from.  Remember just be positive sweet and uplifting.  congrats.
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Just speak from your heart. Try to think of a main point to make, and then some supporting points. Start with something to get their attention, then end with a summary of what you spoke about. \n\nPractice in front of mirror a few times, don't memorize word for word, just memorize an outline.\n\nMake eye contact with a few people around the room.\n\nTry to avoid saying um...\n\nYou'll do great!
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Hi, see if you can get some ideas from the masters.\n\nOnline 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\nGood luck.\n\nKevin, Liverpool, England.
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write some great speeches, make awesome ads!, connect with the other students! Know what they want!
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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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just give em the grown man/woman speech \n\n\ni hope if youre changing you have a good reason and plan on explaining it to them.