Using Language to

PersuadeUnit 1 Outcome 3

Outcome 3

On completion of this unit the student should be

able to identify and analyse how language is

used in a persuasive text and to present a

reasoned point of view in an oral or a written form.

Assessment Tasks

A persuasive oral on an issue selected by the

student. 5 – 8 minutes

Written anaylsis 600 – 700 words on written or

visual texts on a issue selected by the teacher.

What is an Issue?An issue is an important topic causing disagreement and debate. Daily newspapers are full of issues that face our society, including climate change, drug addiction, sexism, health care, crime, asylum seekers, gambling and racism.

There is often disagreement over how we should address important issues. Possible solutions to these issues are discussed and debated in the news media. Newspapers, television and blogs all feature arguments from different perspectives.

People contribute to the debate and discussion, too - writing letters, commenting on articles, calling talkback radio, tweeting and emailing.This debate and discussion also informs how politicians respond to the issue and, ultimately, the types of policies they create to deal with such issues.

“AN ISSUE IS AN IMPORTANT TOPIC THAT CAUSES

DISAGREEMENT AND DEBATE.”

What are some issues? Look through the selection of newspapers and write down some issues

that are covered. Look particularly at the Editorial, Letters to the Editor, Political cartoon, Comment and Opinion pieces.

Go online:

http://www.theage.com.au

http://www.heraldsun.com.au

http://news.ninemsn.com.au

http://tenplay.com.au/news/national

http://www.abc.net.au/news/

Make a list of 10 issues. Select an issue. Make sure it is something you feel strongly about.

What makes a good talk?

Ted Talks

Watch the Ted talks on the Weebly

What devices do these use?

Now explain to the person beside you what you

felt made these talks effective. Record your brief

report. Listen back to yourself. What did you

notice about the way you speak.

Persuasive Oral

Assessment Task

A persuasive oral of 4 – 6 minutes on an issue

selected by you.

You may work with a partner or by yourself. You

will be marked seperately.

Your purpose is to persuade the audience to your

point of view.

Persuasive Oral

Have a clear contention/argument

Have an interesting beginning

Use emotive language. Appeal to emotions in your listeners

Do some research. Gather evidence.

Refute at least 2 arguments some one would

argue on the opposite side of the issue

Persuasive Oral

You may use a powerpoint to support your talk or props BUT only images and a couple of dot points are permitted on each slide.

No A4 pieces of paper. You may learn your speech off by heart or use palm cards.

Audience – a small group or in front of class.

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RELAX