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Inspiring Graduation Speeches

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Unit 1: Commencement AddressesUnit 1

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Oprah Winfrey at Stanford: About Learning
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Oprah Winfrey, global media leader and philanthropist, spoke to the Class of 2008 at Stanford's 117th Commencement.
Source: Stanford
Key Learning Points
- expressing enthusiasm
- talking about possibilities
Conan O'Brien: Work Hard, Be Kind, and Amazing Things Will Happen
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The famous host and comedian encourages the graduates of Dartmouth College to accept change and follow their dreams.
Source: teamcoco
Key Learning Points
- giving advice
- making jokes
Tom Hanks: Move Ever Forward
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The famous actor addresses the graduates of Yale University during their commencement exercise.
Key Learning Points
- asking questions
- describing professional life
President Obama: "Persevere"
About this Video
President Obama delivers a commencement speech at Barnard College.
Source: PBSNewsHour
Key Learning Points
- stating reasons
- giving advice
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These famous speeches teach and inspire new graduates about life outside school.

Oprah Winfrey at Stanford: About Learning
Tom Hanks: Move Ever Forward
President Obama: Perseverance

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