I am in a speech class and i have to do a toast and i wanted to do it on my soccer coach! what should i do?
814708
I would probably have to say go for it!!! Your soccer coach would be so proud that you would toast to him, of course I would be!! You could just say, To my coach the most wonderful man in the world. He taught me so many things, and I have done little for him in return. So, to Coach So and So. Cheers!!!! You could even put a joke in here or there. All you have to do is be yourself, use your imagination, and remember all the good things that that person has done to you for you and for those around you. That's all their is to it. Just remember be yourself.
24581
1) Brainstorm.  Start with a list of everything that you can think of that you may want to include in your speech.  This is a stage where you generate ideas, so turn off your censor/editor and WRITE EVERYTHING down that you can think of.  Even if your ideas are dumb, they may help you think of other ideas after you have something written down.  Set a time limit for brainstorming so that you have to think quickly.  try 2-5 minutes.\n\n2) Pick your best idea and start with that.  In a speech, it's good to start with something unusual, something memorable, funny, etc.  Don't start with the boring stuff.  You want people to lean in to listen.\n\n3) If you're trying to think of an approach to start, you could begin with:\n\n--Your first impressions of the two teachers.\n--Accomplishments that people may not know about the teachers.\n--Statistics about how many students they've impacted, or some accomplishments of the students they've instructed.\n--Point out/remind people of a lovable/quirky trait about the teachers.  Like a common phrase they use or their trademark green sweater and purple tie, who knows?  (Be careful not to offend) \n\n4) After you have a rough draft of the speech, read it out loud.  If it doesn't sound like you're having a normal conversation, edit it so that it sounds like you're talking to someone.\n\n5) Rehearse the speech to a person who doesn't know the teachers.  Ask for honest feedback about areas that could be improved/shortened/lengthened.\n\n6) Rehearse the speech to a person who does know the teachers.  Ask if it's a speech that honors them, and again honest feedback for improvement.\n\n7) More ideas on brainstorming:  When I was a writing tutor, I often had to get students to brainstorm on a topic that they felt stumped on.  I'd ask them some questions about their topics similar to the following prompts.\nTry any of these prompts to get you going, and freewrite about them:\n\n--If each teacher was a color, what color would he/she be and why?\n\n--What would your grandmother have to say about these teachers?\n\n--Name some traits about these teachers that you wish you had.\n\n--Name some things about these teachers that most people don't have.\n\n--Why could this teacher never be replaced?\n\n--List some things about these teachers that students may not know.\n\n--If the teacher was a character from Shakespeare/Bible/Dickens/ (other classic literature), who would he/she be, and why?\n\n--If the teacher was a character from The Real World/The O.C./Survivor/Desperate Housewives/(Other popular show), who would he/she be, and why?\n\nGood luck on generating ideas!
664573
take some grammar classes then try to talk with someone, they might understand you a lil better
25810
Off the top of my head (from the groom - can be altered if someone else is toasting the groomsmen):\n\n"Let us toast to these fine men and the lifelong friendship they have brought to me. May our bond only strengthen as this endearing friendship broadens to forever welcome my most wonderful and beatiful bride. Cheers!"\n\n"A toast to the groomsmen. May the joy my bride and I share today also be part of your life forever. May the new roof above us never cave in and may our friends gathered below it, who are here today, never fall out."\n\n"A toast to the groomsmen. May the riches my wonderful wife and I experience today be spread amongst my dear friends who deserve all the riches in the world."\n\n"May my groomsmen be blessed with a life full of greatness and may our children be blessed with rich parents!" :-)\n\nGood luck to you!
240782
You need to take a deep breath and get your thoughts in order. Do not speak straight away, visualise your speech then start slowly. Do not rush. Also, practice in front of your friends and family or even in front of the mirror.It really helps!
640256
You must act fast with a peace offering. Send over some crack or a color tv. If you can't do that try sending a gift certificate for KFC. They might like that better as people moving in don't have time to cook.  \nThen the next day tell them you're one of Jemima's Witnesses and offer them some pancakes.\n\nP.S. For those of you who can't tell; THIS IS SARCASM!!
946644
Tell him exactly what you just said.  Ask the Sophomore coach if maybe you can join in on one of the practices so he can see what you've got.  If everyone really thinks your that good...and they aren't just being nice, you deserve a chance with a non biased person.
1115508
Attention please, \nI give you my "I", \nI drink your "tea",\nNow there is,\n"I'm" in team.\n\nFor a soccer question, here's your answer, sucker.
310145
Take a speech class. It will help you speak in public and also works on grammar and proper annunciation. I think you would get alot more out os a speech class. Check it out.
944880
We're doing persuasive speeches this week in my speech class.\n\nA word of advice from my teacher, she likes us to think "outside the box" so to speak. Aka: stay away from the really common subjects. Abortion, gay rights, war in Iraq. Most people have their minds make up completely about them, so it's a hard call.\n\nI've seen people in my class do speeches on why music majors shouldn't have to take biology, why gender selection is bad, why everyone should take a karate or self defense class, the possibilities are pretty much endless. I'm doing mine on why I think my dog's breed is the best dog breed. I was also juggling with why procrastination is bad but I need a visual aid so I can't pull that off. Just think outside the box. You can really make any subject work just as long as you take a side on it. \n\nGood luck to you! My professor says persuasion speeches are the most difficult.
457957
PRACTICE, i know uve heard it a million times.By now you expect yourself to stammer. you are going to need to do alot of talking to yourself practice getting it right when theres no audiance, plan what u are gonna say and pactice just being able to get it done. then mov on to publick stuff, MAKE yourself speak up in groups. and remember that everyone has problems, you arent gonna get thr over night, but one of the best publick speakers ive ever heard STAMMERED a little during his speach, i met him aftrward, and he said about what you said in your question. it had been a life long struggle for him too.
639606
hey, i just won my election last week. DOn't make a funny opener. Make a funny speech. But be serious. I rapped at the end, it worked great. Also pick fun at your teahcers. Kids hear alot of speeches, but but being serious, then rapping, or singining, or telling a joke you will be remembered. Trust me, it works.
875318
before you do your presentation listen to some music that makes you feel calm and breathe slowly. i do this when i feel nervous or stressed out about something and it works for me.  i am sure you will do just fine you are not going to faint or throw up   look at it this way you must be pretty important at your job if you are the one who has to speak!!!   YOU CAN DO IT!!! I KNOW YOU CAN!!!!!     GOOD LUCK TO YA!
958645
use a jazz chant or chanting lesson that uses grammar from a christmas story. if it's too wordy, break it down.\n\nor you could show them a short movie or clip about the christmas story and then have them act out some of the main points (LEA)
904809
You need to tell your parents and your teacher. Hopefully the principal will get involved as well. There is no need for you to put up with this one moment more. Don't be shy to do something about it.
241327
Join Toastmasters is a wonderful group of individuals who meet (twice a month in my town) and practice speaking skills.  Its great. Good luck and remember to do your research and know your topics before you even attempt to speak infront of an audience.
134717
ask the coach what he/she wants you to do.