English 12 · Week 34 · Senior Project and Commencement
My Commencement Speech
Writing their own two minute commencement speech.
- Students will
- Students write and rehearse a two minute speech with a clear message, anecdote, and strong close.
- SEL skill
- Identify a core message and express hope with confidence
- What it looks like
- Students express hope and a sense of purpose about the future.
- Content focus
- Writing a two minute commencement speech
- Format
- Partner exchange
Self-awareness
Self-awareness is knowing what you feel, think, value, and do well, and seeing how those things shape your actions. More self-awareness activities
What you get
A teacher guide with what to say, step by step, plus student pages and a supports page for students with diverse learning needs, including those with IEPs. Print or Project it, or assign it in Google Forms and Google Docs for Google Classroom. Your first 10 activities are free.
Standards
- SL.11-12.4: Speaking and Listening, Grades 11 to 12, Standard 4
- CA ELD standards: ELD.PI.11-12.9 Presenting
- CA ELA/ELD Framework theme: Effective Expression
- Works with: Speaking and listening
Fits these textbook chapters
- StudySync Grade 12, Unit 4: Emotional Currents
- Expository Reading and Writing Curriculum (ERWC), Module 23: Ready to Launch
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More self-awareness activities for English 12
- Senior Year Intentions Self-awarenessNarrative reflection on intentions for the final year.
- Epic Heroes and Everyday Courage Self-awarenessEpic heroes and the courage of ordinary life.
- Guilt and Conscience Self-awarenessHow guilt shapes characters and how we handle our own mistakes.
- Identity and Belonging Self-awarenessCharacters caught between cultures.
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