Barack and Michelle Obama are saying their goodbyes as their time in the White House comes to an end. The President and First Lady have been making their final speeches and television appearances. Michelle Obama recently did a farewell interview with television host Oprah Winfrey. Barack Obama gave his farewell speech to the American people in Chicago on Tuesday night. And on Wednesday, Michelle Obama had some fun with late night television host Jimmy Fallon on “The Tonight Show.” One part of the show the first lady took part in is called “Thank-You Notes.” It is a popular segment. In it, Fallon usually writes humorous “Thank-You Notes” to celebrities, people in the news or strange things he notices about life. For example, he once wrote a thank-you note to the word moist “for being the worst word, ever.” Fallon and Obama took turns writing messages. Fallon wrote “Thank you, First Lady Michelle Obama, for bringing a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘the right to bear arms.’” Obama is known for showing off her strong arms by wearing sleeveless dresses. But in a more serious segment, the show’s producers asked regular people to describe what Michelle Obama means to them. The people looked at a painting of the first lady as they spoke. One woman said, “because of you, I know that my race does not define who I am, or what I can accomplish.” Another person said, “Thank you for making me a more confident woman.” One man said Michelle Obama reminded him of the best teachers he ever had. Another man thanked Obama for inspiring his young daughter to eat more vegetables, and for always encouraging kindness. After each person finished speaking, they got a huge surprise. Michelle Obama herself stepped out from behind a curtain. She hugged them and thanked them for their kind words. The participants were surprised and emotional. Some even cried on the first lady’s shoulder.

What does accomplish mean?
wearing dresses
encouraging kindness
eating more vegetables
to succeed in doing something
What did the host and First Lady take turns doing?
taking part
bringing meaning
stepping out
writing messages
The participants were surprised and emotional.
humorous and strange
confident and poular
kind and supportive
surprised and emotional