1. Write a graduation speech
6B Module 3 Changes
Unit 5 Goodbye, my friends
Unit 6 Farewell speech
Write a graduation speech

2. Write a graduation speech.
You are going to write a graduation speech to thank your teachers and classmates.

3. Write a graduation speech.
Work in groups of four. Complete the notes on the flap on page 63.

4. Discuss in groups to brainstorm ideas.
At first, I was … because I ... Then, I felt … because …
At first, I felt … because …
Me too. But I felt … because …

5. Discuss in groups to brainstorm ideas.
I want to thank Ms Chan for …
I want to thank Ms Lam for ...
I want to thank Ms Chan for …
I want to thank Ms Lam for …

6. Discuss in groups to brainstorm ideas
Ms Chan taught me to ...
Ms Wong also taught me to ...
Ms Chan taught me …
Yes. Ms Wong also taught me …

7. Discuss in groups to brainstorm ideas.
I feel ... because …
I also feel … because …
I feel … because …
I feel … too.

8. Discuss in groups to brainstorm ideas.
I wish my teachers and my classmates …
Let’s wish our teachers and classmates …
I also wish my teachers ...

9. Write a graduation speech.
Use the information to help you write your graduation speech.

10. Write a graduation speech.
Read the writing tips below.
Writing tips
You can use ‘perhaps’ to make suggestions or give advice.
Perhaps we can also thank the teachers who have taught us.
You can use ‘thank you for …’ to express thanks.
Thank you for helping me solve Maths problems.
You can use ‘another’ and ‘other’ to talk about similar things or people.
I would like to thank another person － Mr Lam.
The other people I want to thank are Miss Hall, Miss Brown and …
You can use ‘would rather’ to show preferences.
I would rather stay here with my good friends.

11. Speaking tips Present the graduation speech.
Practise your speech.
Practise a few times before giving the speech. Use the correct intonation and pronunciation.
Keep eye contact.
Look at your audience when you speak.
Speak loudly and clearly.
Stress the important points by speaking louder and slower.
Present your graduation speech in class.
Remember the tips.