Graduation Speech Blog
My College Graduation Speech - Where Do I Start?
If you're not used to writing, how do you sit down and turn an empty, blank piece of paper into a college graduation speech? Is this something all speechwriters struggle with? Well, it may surprise you, but simply by learning some effective ways to write a college graduation speech, you'll suddenly realize how easy it can be to fill up that blank space with an effective, ready-to-give speech that will get the job done. But how do you get started?
What to Include in Your College Graduation Speech
One of the #1 fears across the United States is the fear of public speaking. Some people fear public speaking more than they fear getting on airplanes and roller coasters. In other words, it can be quite the serious fear, and you're perfectly normal if you feel a little apprehension before your college graduation speech. But if you're afraid of giving a speech that doesn't deliver and that doesn't hit all of the points you wanted to hit, this article should help you cover all the bases. Here's what you'll want to include in your college graduation speech:
Five Great Themes for Middle School Graduation Speeches
You have gathered all your research. You know what you need to talk about, the required length and who your audience is. You have created an outline for your introduction and conclusion. Only one problem, you have a giant gaping hole in the middle and you have no idea how to fill it. What you need is a theme.
What is a Theme?
A theme is common thread that links all the points in your essay or speech together. In novels, you can find themes like "love conquers all" and "good things come to those who wait." On their own, themes often seem cliché, but when used as a backdrop for a piece of writing, a theme brings writing to life making it universal. Below is a list of five themes commonly used in middle school graduation speeches.
Tips for Planning a College Graduation Speech
If you're going to be delivering a college graduation speech, congratulations! And...good luck. You know it's going to be quite a challenge. Even in small universities, the college graduation is a major milestone - and graduates treat it that way. Colleges will rent out major arenas in order to fit all of the people who will be attending the graduation, which means you've got to put together a speech that truly delivers. Here are some tips that can help you plan a speech that will knock them off their feet.
High School Graduation Speech Themes
Being asked to be a speaker at your high school graduation is a great honor. It can also become something of a scary moment if you aren't able to think of a good topic to speak about. But, with a little understanding about speeches and a little planning, you can make sure that you will have a great theme for your high school graduation speech.
Steve Jobs Stanford Commencement Speech 2005
Here is a famous commencement speech that was given by Steve Jobs, the co-founder and CEO of Apple, at a Stanford graduation ceremony.
- "You can't connect the dots looking forward, you can only connect them looking backwards".
- "Sometimes life's going to hit you in the head with a brick. Don't lose faith."
- "Remembering you are going to die, is the best way I know, to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose."
Jobs, who incidentally never graduated from college, offers these and a number of other observations to the graduating students.
How to Write a Great Middle School Graduation Speech
Being asked to speak at your middle school graduation is a great honor. Anyone who has that opportunity wants to do a good job. One of the keys to giving a great middle school graduation speech is preparation and writing. By writing your speech in advance your chances of delivering a strong speech on the day of graduation is greatly enhanced. An outline can be a great tool for developing a strong graduation speech.