Farewell speech II

Farewell speech II

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This task is about making a farewell speech.
 
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Pretend that one of the staff members is leaving your school.
It could be the caretaker, the librarian, or a teacher.
 
Your task is to give a short farewell speech to this person.
Your speech will need to include:
  • who is leaving and why
  • what you have gained or learnt from this person
  • what you will miss when this person leaves
  • a final sentence in which you either thank the person or wish them well for the future.
You can use the checklist below to help prepare your speech.

Have you:

Yes

No

  • made a plan of what you are going to say in your speech?

    

  • written the main points of your speech on a cue card? [You do not need to write out all the words you will say.] 

 

 

  • practised saying your speech without looking at the cue card too often?

 

 
Task administration: 

Assessment scoring guide B is suitable for this task. 

Copyright: 
Image: Public Domain||Clker.com
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Level:
2
Curriculum info: 
English, Creating meaning, Speaking
Keywords: 
prepared speech, farewell
Description of task: 
Students prepare and give a farewell speech. Points to be covered by students and a scoring guide for teachers are included.
Answers/responses: 
Oral Language Assessment Guide – Speaking can be used with this resource.
Click for more information about the Oral Language Assessment Guides – Speaking.