18th or 21st birthday speech
Cue cards for a parent, sibling or friend giving an 18th or 21st birthday speech: growing-up stories, who they are now, hopes for the future and a toast.
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Best man speech
Best man speech cue cards with a friendly opening, a story or two about the groom, kind words for his partner, thanks to the hosts and a toast that lands.
Debate speech template: build your case on cue cards
A general debate case on cue cards: hook, definitions, team line, two or three arguments with evidence and impact, rebuttal space and a strong close. Works for most school formats.
Eulogy for a grandparent
A warm eulogy for a grandmother or grandfather, suited to teenage and adult grandchildren: their long life, the treats and traditions, and what you will keep.
Eulogy for a mother or father
Cue cards for a son or daughter giving a eulogy for their mum or dad: who they were before you, what home felt like, their lessons and a loving goodbye.
Farewell speech for a colleague or friend
Farewell speech cue cards for saying goodbye to a colleague, manager, classmate or friend who is leaving: memories, their impact, good wishes and a toast.
Father of the bride speech
Father of the bride speech cue cards: welcome the guests, memories of your daughter growing up, welcome her partner and their family, and lead the first toast.
Graduation speech
Graduation speech cue cards for a student, teacher or guest speaker: thanks, shared memories, what the class learnt, a look ahead and a send-off.
Informative speech template
Cue cards for an informative speech: an interesting opening, a clear thesis and preview, three main points with examples, transitions, and a summary that leaves the audience with one idea.
Maid of honour speech
Maid of honour (maid of honor) speech cue cards: who you are, a story about the bride, her partner, a heartfelt wish and a toast, ready to personalise and print.
Persuasive speech for class
A persuasive speech template for school: a hook, a clear contention, three arguments with evidence, a rebuttal of the other side and a call to action.
Persuasive speech template
Cue cards for a persuasive speech using a clear problem, solution and action structure: an attention hook, why it matters, your argument, answering objections and a call to action.
Retirement speech
Retirement speech cue cards for the person retiring: thanks, highlights from your career, the people who shaped it, what comes next and a warm goodbye.
Wedding speech
A flexible wedding speech for any guest asked to say a few words: welcome, a story, a tribute to the couple and a toast, laid out as cue cards you can print and hold.
Eulogy
A gentle, step-by-step eulogy you can print on cue cards: a welcome, who they were, a few true stories, what they gave others and a calm farewell.
Icebreaker speech for a speaking club
Cue cards for your first prepared speech at a public speaking club: a four to six minute personal introduction with an opening hook, three short life chapters, what you hope to gain and a warm close.
Short devotional (5 minutes)
A five-minute devotional for a meeting, small group, staff room or choir practice: a short reading, one thought, a real-life example, a reflection question and prayer.
50th or milestone birthday speech
Milestone birthday speech cue cards for a 40th, 50th, 60th, 70th or 80th: welcome, highlights of their life, stories, tributes from the room and a toast.
Anniversary toast
Wedding anniversary toast cue cards for a child, friend or the couple: how they met, the years together, what their marriage has taught us and a toast.
Bride’s speech
Bride’s speech cue cards for a modern wedding: thank guests and families, honour friends and the wedding party, speak to your new spouse and lead a toast.
British Parliamentary debate: opening government speeches
Cue cards for the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister in British Parliamentary debate: framing, model, extensions, rebuttal of opening opposition and handling points of information.
Eulogy for a friend
Cue cards for a eulogy for a close friend: how you met, what they were like with friends, a story the family may not know, and comfort for those who loved them.
First speaker affirmative debate speech template
Cue cards for the first affirmative or proposition speaker: set the context, define the motion, present the team line and split, and deliver the first arguments with impact.
Groom’s speech
Groom’s speech cue cards: thank the hosts and guests, thank both families and the wedding party, talk about your new spouse and toast the attendants or everyone.
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