WRITE A FORMAL SPEECH

You should look at the information sheet, study the information carefully and plan your answer
before beginning to write.

You have been selected as a Peer Support Leader for your school. You have seen an information
sheet about how students can support one another and you think it is a good way to foster a
culture of care in the school. Choose two of the three suggested ways that inform students how
they can support one another.

Write a speech about these methods and encourage your schoolmates to be a peer supporter.
In your speech, you must include the following details:

 say which two methods shown in the information sheet you have chosen
 explain how the peer supporters can carry this out
 explain how students seeking help will benefit from these methods
 state why you think this will foster a culture of care in the school.

You may add any other details you think will be helpful.

Write your speech in clear, accurate English. Your tone should be enthusiastic and persuasive.
Task 1: Use the task to answer the questions below.

1. Purpose – Why are you writing this speech?

2. Audience – Who will listen to your speech?

3. Context – What is the situation? Why are you giving this speech?

4. Format – What type of text are you writing?

5. Language – What kind of tone and style should you use?

Task 2: Read the modal speech. How many main parts are there in this speech?

A Caring Culture in Our School

(1) [Have you ever felt stressed, lonely, or like nobody really understood you? Imagine how
much better it would feel if a friend reached out at the right time.]

(2) [Good morning Principal, teachers, and friends.]

(3) [My name is Mike,] (4) [and I am honoured to serve as your Peer Support Leader.] (5)
[Today, I would like to share how each of us can play a part in creating a more caring school by
becoming a peer supporter.]

(6) [One powerful way is to listen to understand.] (7) [Sometimes, when friends are going
through a tough time, what they really need isn’t advice but someone who genuinely cares
enough to listen. As peer supporters, we can give them that safe space to share what’s on their
minds. Just knowing that someone is there to hear them out can lift a huge weight off their
shoulders and remind them they’re not alone.]

(6) [Another meaningful way is to make a new friend.] (7) [Imagine a new student arriving at
school, unsure of where to sit during recess or how to join a group. By greeting them warmly,
inviting them into conversations, or including them in activities, peer supporters can transform
an intimidating environment into a welcoming one. Not only does this help new students adjust
more quickly, but it also nurtures their confidence and sense of belonging within the school
community.]

(8) [Peers play a very important role in providing social and emotional support to each other as
they are usually the first to notice when something is wrong with their friend. An integral school
value at Hua Yi Secondary is togetherness, but this can only be achieved if everyone plays their
part to look out for each other.]

(9) [When we take time to listen and make the effort to reach out, we’re doing more than just
being kind — we’re creating a culture of care where everyone feels included and supported.]
(10) [So let’s step up, be peer supporters, and build this caring community together.]

Thank you for listening.

Task 3: Read the model speech again. Each section is marked with a number. Match the
numbered parts to the correct function from the list below.

 Purpose of the speech  Greetings

 Why you think this will foster a culture of  Explain how peer supporters can carry this
care in the school out & explain how students seeking help
will benefit from these methods

 Call to action  Hook

 Introducing name  Summary of points covered

 Which two methods shown in the  Introduce role

information sheet that you have chosen
 Format for formal speech
Title of speech (centralised and underlined)
Introductory paragraph
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
Body paragraphs
(6)
(7)
(8)
Concluding paragraph
(9)
(10)
Thank the audience

Task 4: Below are some phrases often used in speeches. Put each phrase into the correct
column in the table.

a “Imagine how different our school would be g “Together, we can…”

if…”
h “Have you ever wondered what it
b “So let us take the first step and…” would be like if…?”

c “I am here today to share…” i “I strongly encourage all of you to…”

d “Think back to a time when you felt…” j “Today, I want to show you…”

e “As your ___, I would like to welcome all of k “My name is ___, and I am
you to this assembly.” honoured to serve as your…”

f “This morning, I’d like to talk about…” l “I invite you to join me in…”
 Hook Introduce yourself/role

State purpose Call to action

Task 5: Planning Your Ideas. Fill in the table with your chosen two methods.

How peer supporters can

Method chosen How students will benefit
carry this out
When you notice that your
friend may be stressed and
Example: Connect through Students feel included and
overwhelmed, accompany
games relieve tension
them to The Hangout and
play a board game
Task 6: You are advised to write between 250 and 350 words for this section.

You should look at the poster in the Insert, study the information carefully and plan your
answer before beginning to write.

The Green Club in your school has planned to conduct an assembly programme to promote
sustainable practices suggested by the SG Green Plan campaign among students and staff. As
the President of your school’s Green Club, your teacher-in-charge has assigned you the task of
presenting a speech during the assembly programme.

Write a speech to be presented to your schoolmates and teachers persuading them to adopt
environmentally friendly practices. In your speech, give details of:

 why you believe everyone needs to do more to save the environment

 how your schoolmates and teachers can contribute to the green efforts while in school
 how your schoolmates and teachers can contribute to the green efforts in their own
homes
 what possible student-led initiatives could be implemented in your school.

You may add any other details you think will be helpful.

Write your speech to the school in clear, accurate English. Your tone should be polite and
persuasive to encourage your schoolmates and teachers to play their part to make a positive
environmental impact.

You should use your own words as much as possible.