Belonging Speech

Acceptance and understanding are necessary for a sense of belonging.

|Good morning/afternoon teachers and fellow students. I am here today to talk about and demonstrate how different texts show that acceptance |
|and understanding are necessary for a sense of belonging. |
|Belonging is a sense of enlightenment felt when an individual gains an understanding of himself in relation to others and the wider world. |
|Belonging is based on how we feel about the connection we have with the group we belong to. |
|Different texts show ‘acceptance’ and ‘understanding’ of belonging in diverse ways, some of which are: |
|A contrast between different characters’ or groups’ perspectives about belonging. |
|A change in an individual’s or group’s attitude to belonging over time. |
|An individual’s choice to “not belong” or barriers which prevent him from belonging. |
|An individual’s potential to challenge or enrich a community or a group. |
|The two prescribed texts “The China Coin” by Allen Bailey and “Immigrant Chronicle” by Peter Skrzinecki and the related text of my choice “My |
|Big Fat Greek Wedding” by Joel Zwick use these techniques to present perspectives about belonging. |
|These texts have shown that acceptance and understanding are necessary for a sense of belonging by presenting their information: |
|In specific text types/genres structured in ways to best convey their message. |
|As a contrast between