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Lesson 2 Opening and Closing Remarks

Here is a 3 paragraph opening remarks for welcoming freshmen in a university: [Paragraph 1] Good morning everyone! Welcome to [University Name]. To all our freshmen, congratulations for taking the big step in furthering your education. This is an exciting time as you embark on your college journey. To our returning students, welcome back! I hope you had a restful break. [Paragraph 2] We are so honored to have all of you here today to kick off the new academic year. This university has a rich history of producing graduates that go on to do great things. I encourage all of you freshmen to make the most of your time here by getting involved in student organizations, doing research,

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Lesson 2 Opening and Closing Remarks

Here is a 3 paragraph opening remarks for welcoming freshmen in a university: [Paragraph 1] Good morning everyone! Welcome to [University Name]. To all our freshmen, congratulations for taking the big step in furthering your education. This is an exciting time as you embark on your college journey. To our returning students, welcome back! I hope you had a restful break. [Paragraph 2] We are so honored to have all of you here today to kick off the new academic year. This university has a rich history of producing graduates that go on to do great things. I encourage all of you freshmen to make the most of your time here by getting involved in student organizations, doing research,

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Grammar Mastery

Directions: Choose the correct word inside the parenthesis to


complete the thought of each sentence. Justify your answer.

We believe that unethical communication (threaten,


threatens) the quality of communication and consequently the
people and the society we (live, leave) in. Therefore, we,
communicators (are, were) committed to practice ethics in
communication.
Vocabulary Building Activity

IDIOM

• All ears
- to listen attentively
Tagalog trans.: “makinig nang mabuti”
Words:
• embark (v.)- go on board a ship, aircraft, or other vehicle.
Syn: set sail, set out Ant: disembark
Tagalog trans.: maglayag

• flaccid (adj.) - limp, not firm or strong


Syn.: loose Ant: firm
Tag. Trans.: malambot

• pursuit (n) - activity that engages in as a profession


Syn: work
Tagalog Trans: gawain
These thoughts of you are endless
Perhaps a relentless muse
Like a broken traffic light stuck to green
Almost feel like the oxygen I breathe –
Too much will drown me
But I’d die without it.
How to Deliver Opening and
Closing Remarks
Opening Remarks

Opening Remarks sets the tone of


the entire event and seeks to engage
the audience to enjoy the whole affair.
1 Step st

Greet your audience


- Acknowledge the important guests
- Welcome and thank everyone who attended the event
- Make special mention of those who were instrumental
in making the event a reality
2 Step
nd
Introduce and thank the person/s in charge of the
venue.
3 Step
rd
Give an overview of the event to make the
audience feel its significance.
4 Step
th
End your opening remarks by making the
audience feel at ease.
Do’s and Don’ts of Opening
Remarks
Do’s
- Serve a sneak peek
- Establishing Credibility
- Make eye contact and smile

Don’ts
- Bid “Goodbye” to a bland “Good morning”
- Don’t be too CREATIVE
- Don’t keep your introductory remarks TOO
LONG
Closing Remarks
- It is the last speech that the audience
will hear on an occasion
- It is the exclamation point of an event. It
highlights the important parts of the event
to make the audience look forward to the
next gathering or celebration.
1 Step
st

Recap the transpired in the entire event.


State some of the challenges encountered,
but highlight the success.
2 Step
nd

Express gratitude to the people


behind the event. Thank those who
contributed to the success of the
endeavor. Single out the important
people who made the occasion
possible.
3 Step
rd

Express your hopes and expectations


for the next
gathering or ceremony.
Encourage everyone to apply,
use, or share whatever is learned from
the event.
4 Step
th

Thank the audience again and wish


them a good day/night and a safe
travel.
LA #3: Write it up!

Assume that you’re a senior in a


university and you’ll deliver the opening
remarks. Compose an Opening Remarks
about the welcoming of the freshmen year
in a university. It should be 3 paragraphs
following the proper mechanics in writing
an opening remarks.

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