Working with a classmate, match the anecdote to its purpose within the speech. ANECDOTE
I was in SPHE class one day when the teacher asked, ‘What’s the longest running soap in Ireland?’ Without even thinking about it, I shouted, ‘Dove soap’. The whole class and my teacher burst out laughing. I then realised that it’s very important to take time to consider what comes out of my mouth. The same applies to social media.
When scrolling through my Instagram, I often see bullying and name-calling. Social media platforms today need to take more responsibility for allowing such abuse.
When I was 15, I was diagnosed with anorexia. Today, at 19, thanks to the support of my family and my health team, I am well on the road to recovery and able to visit schools to speak to you all about this terrible illness.
Back in November, our CSPE class decided to collect all the plastic used in our school in one day. T ere were at least 100 bottles and 140 sets of plastic cutlery. T at is in one school in one day. What is happening worldwide? If we don’t get a handle on our plastic consumption, our world will sink under its weight.
PURPOSE IN A SPEECH Introduce a point/topic
Inspire the audience
Amuse the audience
Act as a warning
Write the opening of a speech in which you include a personal anecdote. Choose one of these three motions to write about. You can either agree or disagree with the motion.
❍ Video games are too violent for teenagers
❍ Celebrities should be positive role models for children and young adults
❍ Social media has improved human communication CHALlENGES 99
