Guided Speech Making: Vote of Thanks Primary 6 (Basic 6) Second Term Week 8 English Studies

GUIDED SPEECH MAKING: VOTE OF THANKS PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) SECOND TERM WEEK 8 ENGLISH STUDIES

ENGLISH STUDIES

SECOND TERM

WEEK 8

PRIMARY 6 (BASIC 6) 

THEME – SPEECH WORK 

TOPIC – VOTE OF THANKS 

LEARNING AREA

1. Introduction

2. Features of Vote of Thanks

3. Examples of Vote of Thanks

4. Importance of Vote of Thanks

5. Lesson Evaluation

LEARNING OBJECTIVES 

By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:

1. define a vote of thanks correctly.

2. state the importance of a vote of thanks.

3. identify the features of a good vote of thanks.

4. express appreciation and gratitude appropriately in speech.

5. deliver a simple vote of thanks confidently before an audience.

ENTRY BEHAVIOUR

The pupils already know how to make simple speeches. This lesson builds on that knowledge by teaching them how to express appreciation and gratitude through a vote of thanks.

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS

The teacher will teach the lesson with the aid of:

1. English Language textbook

2. Whiteboard and marker/chalkboard and chalk

3. Sample vote of thanks written on a chart.

4. Flashcards containing key expressions of gratitude.

5. Worksheets for guided speech practice.

METHOD OF TEACHING

Choose a suitable and appropriate methods for the lessons.

Note – Irrespective of choosing methods of teaching, always introduce an activities that will arouse pupil’s interest or lead them to the lessons. 

REFERENCE MATERIALS

1. Scheme of Work

2. 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum

3. Course Book

4. All Relevant Material

5. Online Information

CONTENT OF THE LESSON

INTRODUCTION

A vote of thanks is a short speech delivered to express appreciation and gratitude to people who have contributed to the success of an event, programme, meeting, or ceremony.

It is usually given at the end of an occasion.

FEATURES OF A GOOD VOTE OF THANKS

1. Greeting the audience.

2. Expressing gratitude to the organizers.

3. Thanking special guests and participants.

4. Appreciating everyone who contributed to the success of the event.

5. Ending politely.

SAMPLE: VOTE OF THANKS

Good morning everyone.

On behalf of all the pupils, I would like to express our sincere gratitude to our head teacher, teachers, invited guests, and parents for making this programme a success.

We thank our teachers for their guidance and support. We also appreciate our guests for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend this event.

Our special thanks go to everyone who contributed in one way or another to ensure the success of today’s programme.

Thank you all for your presence, support, and encouragement.

May God bless you all.

Thank you.

IMPORTANCE OF A VOTE OF THANKS

1. It shows appreciation and gratitude.

2. It promotes good manners and respect.

3, It encourages people to support future events.

4. It acknowledges the efforts of contributors.

5. It brings an event to a pleasant close.

MORE SAMPLES ON VOTE OF THANKS

1. Vote of Thanks for a School Event

Good morning everyone.

On behalf of all the pupils, I would like to thank our Head Teacher, teachers, parents, and invited guests for attending this programme.

We appreciate the efforts of our teachers who worked hard to make this event successful. We also thank our parents for their support and encouragement.

To our guests, thank you for honouring our invitation and sharing this special day with us.

Thank you all, and may God bless you.

2. Vote of Thanks for a Graduation Ceremony

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen.

I am delighted to give the vote of thanks on behalf of the graduating pupils.

We sincerely thank our Head Teacher, teachers, parents, and guests for making this ceremony memorable. Your guidance, support, and encouragement have helped us reach this important stage.

We are grateful to everyone who contributed to the success of this event.

Thank you very much, and God bless you all.

3. Vote of Thanks for a Speech and Prize-Giving Day

Good morning distinguished guests, teachers, parents, and fellow pupils.

I wish to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone present at today’s Speech and Prize-Giving Day.

We thank our special guests for their inspiring words and our teachers for their dedication to our education. We also appreciate our parents for their continuous support.

Thank you for celebrating with us and making this occasion a success.

Thank you all.

4. Vote of Thanks for a Cultural Day Celebration

Good afternoon everyone.

On behalf of the pupils, I would like to thank our Head Teacher, teachers, parents, and guests for attending our Cultural Day celebration.

Your presence has made this event colourful and successful. We appreciate all those who participated in the dances, songs, and cultural displays.

Thank you for your support and cooperation.

May God bless you all.

5. Vote of Thanks for a Health Talk

Good morning ladies and gentlemen.

I would like to express our sincere appreciation to the health officers who came to educate us today.

We have learned many important lessons about healthy living. We also thank our teachers and school management for organizing this programme.

To everyone who attended, thank you for your time and attention.

We are truly grateful. Thank you.

PRESENTATION

To deliver the lesson, the teacher adopts the following steps:

1. To introduce the lesson, the teacher asks pupils what they say when someone helps them or gives them a gift.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils respond with expressions such as “Thank you” and “I appreciate it.”

2. The teacher explains the meaning of a vote of thanks and states when it is usually delivered during an event or programme.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen attentively and take notes.

3. The teacher discusses the features of a good vote of thanks, such as greeting the audience, expressing appreciation, and ending politely.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils identify and mention the features of a vote of thanks.

4. The teacher presents a sample vote of thanks and reads it aloud to the class.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils listen carefully and follow the reading.

5. The teacher guides pupils to compose a short vote of thanks for a school event.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils suggest points and arrange them into a speech.

6. The teacher invites pupils to deliver their vote of thanks before the class.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils take turns presenting their speeches confidently.

7. The teacher summarizes the lesson and gives appropriate evaluation.

Pupils’ Activities: The pupils participate actively in the summary of the lesson by responding correctly to most of the questions as instructed.

CONCLUSION

To conclude the lesson for the week, the teacher revises the entire lesson and links it to the following week’s lesson.

LESSON EVALUATION 

Teacher asks pupils,

1. what is a vote of thanks?

2. when is a vote of thanks usually delivered?

3. mention three features of a good vote of thanks.

4. why is it important to give a vote of thanks?

5. write a short vote of thanks for a school event.