Farewell speech

Farewell speech

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This task is about preparing and giving a short farewell speech.

Prepare a short farewell speech that includes:

  • one or two comments about what the speaker has gained or learnt.
  • thoughtful final words.
  • a time limit of one minute.

 

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Task administration: 
  • This task has an assessment focus on contributing and on considering others.
  • Oral Language Assessment Guide B is suitable for this task.
  • Due to the short length of the speeches, you may wish to use selected parts of the scoring guide.
  • You may wish to set the scene, i.e., who is leaving and why.
Level:
5
Curriculum info: 
English, Creating meaning, Speaking
Keywords: 
speech, social speech, peer-assessment
Description of task: 
Students prepare a short farewell speech. This task has an assessment focus on contributing and on considering others. Oral Language Assessment Guide B is suitable for this task.
Answers/responses: 
The following Oral Language Assessment Guides – Speaking can be used with this resource.
Click for more information about the Oral Language Assessment Guides – Speaking.
Click for more information about the Oral Language Assessment Guides – Speaking.