

This Grade 7 worksheet on Composition & Writing – Writing Speeches helps students develop confidence, clarity, and structure in public speaking through a relatable story-based approach. Centered around Riya’s journey of overcoming fear, learners explore how preparation, practice, and encouragement shape effective speech delivery.
Speech writing is an essential communication skill that helps students organize thoughts and express ideas clearly. For Grade 7 learners, this topic is important because:
1. It builds confidence in speaking and presenting ideas.
2. It improves sentence structure and vocabulary usage.
3. It teaches logical flow from introduction to conclusion.
4. It strengthens both written and oral communication skills.
This worksheet includes five engaging exercises designed to strengthen speech writing and comprehension skills:
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
Students answer MCQs based on the story, focusing on comprehension, character actions, and message understanding.
Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks
Learners complete sentences using a word bank, reinforcing vocabulary related to speech writing and confidence.
Exercise 3 – True or False
Students evaluate statements based on the story, improving critical reading and understanding.
Exercise 4 – Underline the Words
Students identify and underline words that show positive growth and improvement in the character.
Exercise 5 – Paragraph Completion
Students complete a guided paragraph using contextual clues, helping them understand structure and flow in writing.
This worksheet helps students connect grammar with real-life communication, making speech writing meaningful and practical.
Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions
1. b) She was afraid to speak
2. c) She took a deep breath
3. c) The power of youth
4. b) It improved slowly
5. a) Arjun motivated her
6. b) They listened and appreciated
7. c) Be brave despite fear
8. b) Courage grows with effort
9. b) She practiced daily
10. a) She became more confident
Exercise 2 – Fill in the Blanks
1. nervous
2. confidence
3. speech
4. friend
5. advice
6. stage
7. audience
8. courage
9. fear
10. proud
Exercise 3 – True or False
1. False
2. False
3. False
4. False
5. True
6. True
7. False
8. True
9. True
10. True
Exercise 4 – Underline the Words (Positive Growth Indicators)
1. encouraged
2. encouraged
3. gained confidence
4. became more active
5. wise advice
6. —
7. improved
8. listened carefully
9. practiced
10. felt proud
Exercise 5 – Paragraph Completion
1. nervous
2. friend
3. grandmother
4. practice
5. stage
6. audience
7. confidence
8. pride
Help your child become a confident speaker and writer with engaging speech-based activities today.
A good speech includes a clear introduction, well-organized body, and a powerful conclusion.
By focusing on strong arguments, relevant examples, and a tone that engages the audience.
An effective speech is clear, focused on a specific purpose, and includes elements that engage the listener, such as emotional appeal.