Instead of talking about the latest person to screw up society or the role model who failed us morally, I thought I would provide you with a few inspirational speeches. Perhaps one or all of these speeches will inspire you, make you laugh or move you to tears – or maybe all three.
Speech #1: This one is of Deonte Bridges, the valedictorian from Booker T Washington High School in Atlanta, Georgia (2010). I love to hear about people who overcome adversity. It also reminds me that great speeches don’t have to be long. Can you rise?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0Wcr82UOsw
Speech #2: 10-year-old Dalton Sherman provided the keynote talk to over 20,000 Dallas ISD educators on their opening day in 2008. I am not sure where he got this kind of confidence and stage-presence, but he really is amazing. Do you believe?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZm0BfXYvFg
Speech #3: Georgia Tech sophomore Nicholas Selby welcomed the school’s new freshmen class with a stirring speech. If this one doesn’t get you motivated, I don’t know what will. I only wish I was this talented. What would you say to inspire your classmates?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98nNpzE6gIs
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1) Social Media Question: What do you think makes for an awesome inspirational speech? What speech would you add to this short list of inspirational speeches?
2) What would say to your classmates or teachers to inspire them?
3) Do you think “we” need inspiration?
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The right ingredients for an inspirational speech are emotion, inflection, key words, and a connection with the audience. I would add Martin Luther King to this list.
1. Emotions, connection with audience, and honesty makes an inspirational speech. I would do add the Obama speech to the list.
2. That they can do anything they put their mind to. They just will have to get it their best, so they can be able to be successful.
3. Yes I think everybody needs inspiration in their life.
1.i would just tell them how i feel
2.i would tell them that they can do it and no matter if that person tells you that you cant you still can do anything you put your mind to
3.Yes, because some people feel like there is nobody that care about them in the world
1 I think a great speech is what causes you to shiver or cry. I think i would add Martin Luther King Jr.
2 we don’t need to sit at a computer screen to learn
3 no we need to be able to come home from work and be able to wake up and go back to work because that day when you think you are at your low and want to kill your self no one can help you but your self to get up and do it again.
1. Confidence is the key to a good speech as well as a good audience connection.
2. That one main ingredient for life is determination and with that quality anyone can do anything
3. Yes, everyone eventually loses inspiration and needs to be revived.
1. Martin Luther King JR i have a dream speech
2. that they need determination
3. Yes i think we need inspiration i think everybody needs inspiration in their lifetime
The right ingredients for a good speech is correct posture and boldness
It was a good speech
1. I think an inspirational speech needs to encourage people and not put anyone down. These speeches do good to inspire people.
2. I would show them these speeches.
3. Yes, I think everyone needs inspiration.
1. I think an inspirational speech needs to make people more confident in what they would want to do and these speeches are encouraging people to and make them wanna do stuff they like.
2. I would say ” Just be yourself because and original is always better than a copy” and I would say “What ever you wanna be try to be a good one”
3. Yes, I think we do need inspiration because when your inspired your more confident and have more courage.
(1) What I think makes for an awesome inspirational speech is they give you quotes that say you can do something.Never stop what you are doing because you might never be able to do it again.
(2) You need to keep on going because if you don’t then your life might go a different way .
(3) We need inspiration not all of the time but we will need it sometimes.
1) They gave good quotes in it.
2)They should put more info.
3)Some people need inspiration, some people do not.
The right ingredients for an inspirational speech are emotion, inflection, key words, and a connection with the audience. I would add Martin Luther King to this list.
1.I wouldn’t add any changes because i don’t know what i can say to make this even better.
1.I wouldn’t add any changes because i don’t know what i can say to make this even better.
2.you do great things.
3.yes because it makes us try harder.
1) I think that this is a inspirational speech because it is saying to never stop because you might never be able to do this again.
2) I would say dont give up that easy try harder you can do it i believe in you.
3) Yes because i think it would make us work harder.
I think the right ingredients for an inspirational speech are emotion, inflection, key words, and a connection with the audience. I would add Martin Luther King to this list.Yes, everyone needs inspiration.
1) I think hard work, inspiration and encouragement can make a awesome speech!
2) I would tell them to never give up and to believe in themselves.
3) Yes, because without it our world would be boring and filled with dreariness.
1)I think that courage,intelligence and inspiration can make an amazing speech!!!
2)I would say that they should always believe in them self and they should never give up.
3)Yes I think we all do so we can all end up doing our best in life.
1. Confidence in what you’re saying makes for a great inspiring speech.
2. To chase what they believe in, and that there will be bumps and ridges in the path to success but to trust in themselves and their ability to be successful.
3. I think inspiration feeds motivation, and everyone needs a little motivation here and there so yes.
1. I think that inspiration, emotion, and courage make an amazing speech.
2. I use my own personal experiences to inspire them.
3. We need it to persevere through life. Everyone needs a little encouragement every once in a while.
these quotes were very inspiring and touching. They make me think about my academic performance and how i am doing and how i would want to do better.
I think an awesome speech is what some people need to remind them they can do it, and i would add a Martin Luther King speech. I would tell my classmates that you can do anything you want if you put your mind to it. I think we need a little more inspiration.
Great Speech!!!
1. Having confidence while saying your speech and know what you are talking about. Express it well to your audience about the topic that you are informing them about.
2. I would tell them to always believe in themselves and don’t let other people bring you down. They are bringing you down because they wish they were as confident as you.
3. Yes, I do think we need inspiration because I think everyone needs to know that they are good people or need a confidence boost.
It was good and I liked it.
1. that was very emotional, and that was a good speech.
2. I would tell them to never give up.
3. yes, just need a confidence boost
3.yes, i think everyone needs inspiration in they life
2.i would show them speeches
1.I think that inspiration, emotion, and courage make an amazing speech.
You need a list of examples of that relate to the theme, for extra motivation, and to have words that make the audience feel enthusiastic.
I would always brag on their personality traits and accomplishments.
We do need inspiration because it gives us extra motivation and advice.
I think an awesome speech is what some people need to remind them they can do it, and i would add a Martin Luther King speech. I would tell my classmates that you can do anything you want if you put your mind to it. I think we need a little more inspiration.
1.) i would add a speech about violence. people out here are dying especially ones who are innocent. just put the weapons down and have a good life.
2.) be themselves and have a positive outlook on life!! cherish the good moments and have a good time.
3.) yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i think everyone could use a little inspiration every once and awhile.
Speeches are need for people for a reminder to not give up and that they can do whatever they put their minds to.
1. Giving a good inspirational speech requires preparation, and confidence.
2. Stay dedicated, and work hard, because even if things don’t turn out the way you want them to, it will still make you a better person in the end.
3.Yes, people need inspiration at times. Inspiration can help people gain the confidence that they need to accomplish something.
1. Honesty and making sure everyone has the same mindset would be a example of an inspirational speech. I would definitely had MLK Jr. speech to the list.
2. To inspire my classmates /or my teacher, i would tell them to don’t worry about what people tell them that they cant do anything. They will always be able to do anything they really put their mind to.
3. Yes, because people with inspiration can inspire other people, and the whole world could be inspired.
1. What makes for a great inspirational speech is the heart that one puts into it or the specific delivery of the information
2. Let them know that perservation is key to all success
3. I think everyone needs inspiration
1. I think audience connection, a positive tone, and heartfelt emotion makes for a good inspirational speech. I would include Will Smith’s speech from The Pursuit of Happiness.
2. I would tell them that through hard work and dedication they can do anything.
3. I think everybody needs a little inspiration.
1. Giving a good inspirational speech requires preparation, and confidence.
2. Stay dedicated, and work hard, because even if things don’t turn out the way you want them to, it will still make you a better person in the end.
3.Yes, people need inspiration at times. Inspiration can help people gain the confidence that they need to accomplish something.
GREAT SPEACH!!!!!
the importance of giving a speech is the attitude
1. The key to a good inspirational speech is confidence because without confidence you will not get your point across successfully.
2. I would tell my classmates and teachers that they can do anything they set their mind to and to never give up.
3. Everyone needs inspiration because without it you won’t have any reassurance.
1. I think a great, successful speech needs to have research and facts behind it. You should study it and make sure that it sounds respectable
2. While it does need to sound educated, I think any kind of speech should be personally related to you. It makes people feel like they can depend on your wisdom and be able to connect with you
3. Energy is important, but yelling and repition are things that make me uninterested and uncomfortable
The right things for a speech are emotion, inflection, key words, and a connection with the audience.
1. I think what makes for an awesome speech is that you go over the points you want to. Also that you bring all your emotion to the table and show what you are trying to get across. The other speech I would add to this is the “I Have a Dream” speech.
2. I would say don’t let people get in your way of doing what you want to accomplish.
3. Yes we all need inspiration so we can strive to be someone or do something great.
1. You need to be able to convey your emotions, be confident, and make sure your audience will understand you
2. Don’t ever give up on what you want to do in life
3. Yes, everyone does
1)I think that passion from the speaker and a strong message makes for an awesome inspirational speech.
2)I would tell my classmates that times like these may be difficult, but if we can all support each other, leading us to believe in ourselves, we can get through these difficult times.
3) I think that everybody needs inspiration. Inspiration from others can lead to productivity and a positive mindset.
1. If it applies to everyone and sets a good example for people
2. That they can always set goals to their dreams and achieve them
3. Yes because it gives us motivation to achieve our dream goals
1:I think going out there with a good attitude and being energetic. If you get the crowd involved and intrigued you will be set for having a good speech.
2:I would ask if they were ready and if they were exited.
3:I think everyone needs a little inspiration.
1. I think listening to strong inspirational things kind of sets the mood for the day, and makes you feel better about your self and your day. example I think Jim Carey speech when he left tons speechless.
2. I would tell my classmates and teachers that sometimes life is tough and we have to keep pushing through, even when things are rough. Life will through things at you and you have to be able to take them.
3. I feel like most people need inspiration in there life because you cant always be sad and sometimes you need something to make you feel better about the day. Something to make you smile.
1: I think you need passion, and heart and soul behind the message you are portraying and sharing if you want to get the point across, and you should be confident in your words, confident in yourself.
2: You can and will achieve amazing things in your life, you just need to trust in yourself and your capability to perservere.
3: I think everyone needs inspiration in their lives, usually from someone they look up to in their life, it gives you something to relate to and something to think about, something to strive for and something to push themselves to keep going.
1) I think a great speech is what causes you to shiver or cry. Something that causes an emotional reaction.
2) It would tell them that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Sometime you can’t see it because you’re to far back, but sometimes you cant see it because your too busy climbing over rocks and watching your step. But every time you look up or take a step you can see light, no matter how dim.
3) Yes. Everyone falls down, and needs something to help them get back up.
I believe having confidence helps with a majority of things. Stating what you feel and think is a pretty big deal, especially in front of a crowd. I think i would add Martin Luther King Jr.
I would tell them that they can’t see forward if they are looking down or back, and let them know they need to be confident in everything they do.
I think everyone should have something or someone that inspires them. Inspiration is key to many things.
1) A nice inspirational speech would be courage or beliefs. Telling people to believe in themselves and having courage can build their character. Having a nice and strong voice and understanding behind it can help you majorly.
2) You are a shining star in a dark place. You shine brighter than you think you do. You just gotta put yourself out there.
3) Having inspiration is one way to complete your goals and strive for them.
I think that confidently saying what you believe makes for a great speech I would add Martin Luther Kings speech because it is the one that comes to mind.
I think the most inspirational thing I could say is that by amounting to and working hard in school could give us a great career that can carry us across life.
3) Do you think “we” need inspiration?
I do think we need inspiration because it enables us to act and achieve.
the speeches it is good all the speeches.
1. You need to be very social and cannot be scared to speak. For a speech, you need passion and emotion.,
2. I would tell them never to give up and always do their best.
3. Yes, many people are inspired by people and it is a very important key to many things.
Good speech
Very inspirational
These moving speeches add a little inspiration to push on and make it through any obstacle. Don’t use personal problems as excuses and leave them separate.
These moving speeches add a little inspiration to push on and make it through any obstacle. Don’t use personal problems as excuses and leave them separate from education. Do whatever it takes to make it through.
1. I think a good inspirational speech should include how you are inspired and how you look at life.
2. I would tell them to never give up and always believe in yourself.
3. I think everyone needs inspiration because everyone need something to push them.
I think a good inspirational speech should include how you are inspired and how you look at life.
I would tell them to never give up and always believe in yourself.
I think everyone needs inspiration because everyone need something to push them.
These moving speeches add a little inspiration to push on and make it through any obstacle. Don’t use personal problems as excuses and leave them separate from education. Do whatever it takes to make it through. leeedleleeedle
Confidence is the key to a good speech as well as a good audience connection.
That one main ingredient for life is determination and with that quality anyone can do anything.
Yes, everyone eventually loses inspiration and needs to be revived.
These moving speeches add a little inspiration to push on and make it through any obstacle. Don’t use personal problems as excuses and leave them separate from education. Do whatever it takes to make it through. I HAVE NOT SAIED THIS BEFORE CHILL BRUH
1.i would just tell them how i feel
2.i would tell them that they can do it and no matter if that person tells you that you cant you still can do anything you put your mind to
3.Yes, because some people feel like there is nobody that care about them in the world
1.i would just tell them how i feel and be real with them
2.i would tell them that they can do it and be positive and have a good attitude
3.Yes, because some people have nobody to care for them
he did everything to oveer come anything in his bway
1.idk
2.you can do it
3. yeah
1) Social Media Question: What do you think makes for an awesome inspirational speech? What speech would you add to this short list of inspirational speeches?
A long thought process goes behind well thought out speeches. I would add a speech about overcoming obstacles and obtaining more knowledge when you have the chance to do so.
2) What would say to your classmates or teachers to inspire them?
Work harder for what you want,, most kids in class slack off, and they wont understand the consequences until they are homeless with no job shacking a cup for money on the side of the road.
3) Do you think “we” need inspiration? Sure, everyone needs to be inspired once in a while.
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A long thought process goes behind well thought out speeches. I would add a speech about overcoming obstacles and obtaining more knowledge when you have the chance to do so.
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Work harder for what you want,, most kids in class slack off, and they wont understand the consequences until they are homeless with no job shacking a cup for money on the side of the road.
3) Sure, everyone needs to be inspired once in a while.
1) Telling the truth and reality of life and knowing that it will never be perfect. Being expressive and not sugar coating everything.
2) I would say that life isn’t always gonna be perfect, but as long as you try your best and enjoy the little things that come, then your gonna be okay.
3) I think that everyone needs an inspirational speech from time to time.
A. My life similar was his school
B. Failure
C. Not giving up because I believe that I can still make it.
D. idk what you mean
1) I would say telling the truth, making connections and being empathic.
2) I would tell them to work hard for what they want and also to believe I themselves to achieve their goals or dreams.
3) Yes, I think that we all need inspiration at some point to make us keep going forward and also to achieve our goals.
1) Social Media Question: What do you think makes for an awesome inspirational speech? What speech would you add to this short list of inspirational speeches?
2) What would say to your classmates or teachers to inspire them?
3) Do you think “we” need inspiration?
1) I think something that makes an inspirational speech is to be able to relate to the reader, that way they can feel what you do, and you can express emotion.
2) Maybe that they are smart loving, and how they are kind, or maybe just try and boost their mood up if they are sad, but I think that something is defenetley to be kind and express your feelings and to be supportive.
3) I think we do need inspiration, that way we know what type of person we want to be and how we want to do it, and how to inspire other people just like the person who inspired you did.
1) I would say telling the truth, making connections and being empathic.
2) I think that I would tell them to believe in themselves and work hard for their dreams and to achieve their goals.
3) Yes, I think that we all need inspiration at some point to make us keep going forward and also to achieve our goals.