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  1. Choosing a Declamation Piece for High School

    What Is a Declamation Speech? A declamation piece is a speech that was originally given by a well-known orator. Declamation speeches originated in ancient Greece as a way for people to practice public speaking skills, and they have now evolved into a common practice for high school students as a way to learn how to give oral presentations and improve speaking skills.

  2. 75 Engaging Declamation Speech Topics for High School and College

    Key Takeaways. There are 75 exciting speech topics for students that cover persuasive, informative, and motivational themes. These topics help speakers connect with their audience and leave a lasting impression. The guide includes diverse subjects like environment, technology, important days & events, social issues, famous leaders, Indian ...

  3. Declamation Speech Examples for Students and Teachers

    The following are examples of some of the best Declamation Speech Examples by renowned personalities and takeaway statements from their speeches. You can go through them and accordingly pick a speech to reimagine yourself. Quit India by Mahatma Gandhi. I Have a Dream by Martin Luther King, Jr. Fear of Failure by JK Rowling.

  4. Declamation speech resources for students and teachers

    The action or art of declaiming; the repeating or uttering of a speech, etc. with studied intonation and gesture. A public speech or address of rhetorical character; a set speech in rhetorical elocution. Declaiming or speaking in an impassioned oratorical manner; fervid denunciation with appeals to the audience.

  5. Finding Pieces

    The best pieces are always going to be found by reading. Get out there and read. Short stories, poems, novels, children's books, horror stories, mysteries, plays, musicals, essays, everything. Always keep an eye out for stories that you find important and interesting. If you are a new competitor, though, you don't need to reinvent the wheel.

  6. PDF DECLAMATION

    The art of Declamation is at its heart about speaking passionately. The topics discussed in Declamation run the entire gamut. Declamation is designed to have speakers take a topic they're passionate about and share with and persuade others. The goal is to convey a message with clarity, emotion, and persuasiveness. What's so amazing about

  7. Choosing a Declamation Piece for High School

    There are hundreds of speeches that could work as a declamation for high school students who are involved in speech, debate, or forensics. Here are some tips on choosing a great speech and theme: Focus on speeches that utilize masterful and eloquent language. Choose a speech you understand. Understand the theme and context of the speech.

  8. Starter Kits

    Commencement addresses, historical speeches, political speeches, and celebrity speeches are common examples that students may use to select their declamation. Speeches are up to 10 minutes in length. Use this guide to get started with Declamation, including event basics, advice for cutting and delivery, and sample performances.

  9. PDF Introduction to Teaching Public Speaking

    Seek to bring the "language to life.". Offer a thorough introduction where the student comments on: the original speaker, the historical significance of the oration, the date/setting of the oration, and the current relevance to the audience. Plan for a declamation ranging between 4-10 minutes including the introduction.

  10. Declamation Speech Example for Students

    Short Declamation Speech. Self-Introduction Speech. Declamation Speech for Students. Commemorative Speech. School President Speech. Narrative Speech. Tribute Speech to a Famous Person. Motivational Speech. Declamation Speech for Students.

  11. Declamation Speech

    Demosthenes 384BC-322BC. A declamation speech is the term used to describe the re-giving of a famous speech. The speaker 'lives into' the original, reproducing its power once more. Often this task will be set as part of studying public speaking skills. The purpose is to have you directly experience the power of masterfully crafted language.

  12. PDF An Introduction to Declamation (DEC)

    etition Events - At A GlanceAn Introduction to Declamation (DEC)Event DescriptionDeclamation requires students to select a spe. ch that was delivered in public and perf. rm an excerpt of that speech to an audience. Speeches are up to 10 minutes in length. As. result, students typically shorten the text of the speech to meet time requiremen. s ...

  13. Finding Declamation pieces

    Finding a declamation piece. Students may choose poetry or passages from plays, novels, essays, or great speeches for their declamation pieces. You can search for a great declamation piece, but often the best pieces come out of what you are reading right now. Books you read for pleasure or assigned books from class are a great place to start.

  14. Declamation

    In Declamation, students choose a speech that was written and publicly delivered by someone else, and they memorize it (or an excerpt of it.) A declamation is expected to be between 8 and 10 minutes at the high school level, including a short introduction giving context about the piece the student chose. Middle schoolers are encouraged to aim ...

  15. 100 Persuasive Speech Topics for Students

    100 Examples of Persuasive Speech Topics. Studying martial arts is good for mind and health. Competitive sports can teach us about life. Reality shows are exploiting people. Community service should be a graduation requirement for all high school students. The characteristics that make a person a hero.

  16. What Is Declamation? Examples Throughout History

    Declamations are announcements filled with emotion. Take a look through some of history's most famous declamations, and learn how to give one of your own.

  17. PDF High School Judge Cheat Sheet

    Declamation (DEC) Competitors memorize and deliver a portion or portions of a printed, published, & publicly delivered speech previously performed by someone else (commencement addresses, historical speeches, political speeches, celebrity speeches, etc.). There will be a brief introduction to the piece near the beginning of the speech. Judging:

  18. How To Judge Declamation

    The Declamation could follow this general structure: • Teaser - 30 to 45 seconds - student delivers a small portion of the speech to establish the mood and general theme. • Introduction - 20 to 30 seconds - student delivers the introduction. • Main Body of Speech - 7 to 8 minutes - student delivers the main points of the speech.

  19. 224 School Speech Topics for All Grades [High School, Middle School

    High school speech topics and themes for verbal speeches (such as Tropicana Speeches, writing assignments, and essays. From strange experiences in bars to Europe in seven days, we're to help. Girls are under more pressure in high school. Schools must not sell unhealthy foods. Cyberbullies should be suspended from school.

  20. Ten Poems Students Love to Read Out Loud

    This quote has always stuck with me, and I often repeat it when I use this poem to review parts of speech with high school freshmen. The poem reveals how syntax—the way words are structured to form phrases and sentences—fills our heads with ideas about meaning, even the meaning of nonsense words, as in this from the first stanza, which also ...

  21. Sample Ballot

    Sample Ballot - Declamation - Blank. Download: Download a sample comment sheet for Declamation. Use this sheet to learn how to judge Declamation (DEC).

  22. Webb Library: Middle School and Freshman Declamation: Guide

    A declamation is a 2-3 minute minimum recitation of a literature selection. Grades 6-8 perform their declamation in front of the middle school and students in grade 9 perform their declamation in front of the whole school community. Time Your Declamation. 00:00.00.