Oral
VCE English Unit 1
Outcome 3 ‘Using Language to Persuade’ (Part 2)
Oral Presentation on an Issue
The second part of this SAC requires you to present your point of view on an issue (from the list already provided). Your response must be delivered in oral form which will allow you to use a range of persuasive language and presentation techniques.
Steps to follow in preparing your reasoned point of view:
1. Now that you have selected your issue, establish what the two main sides of the issue are.
2. Research your issue and select at least 3 texts to annotate. Keep in mind that three annotated texts must also be submitted for assessment.
3. Develop a list - For and Against - the issue, no matter which side you are supporting.
4. Think carefully about your research to reach your own informed point of view.
5. State your point of view clearly in a main contention - this states what you are arguing for or against.
6. Decide on your strongest points, your reasons and your main arguments.
7. Collect support for your points. This can include evidence, reasons, facts, examples and causes with explanations.
8. Think about how the opposition could attack your points and how you could counter some of these to make your case convincing.
9. Plan for how you will rebut viewpoints opposed to your contention.
10. Use logically constructed arguments so that the audience can see the reasoning, facts, and evidence behind the point of view.
Checklist
Media Texts Have you collected and annotated at least 3 media texts? (Remember these must be submitted for assessment.)
Plan and write your first draft.
Review and organise your material into paragraphs as follows;
The Introduction - introduces the issue and clearly expresses the main contention. It gives your viewpoint on the issue.
The Body - contains 3-5 paragraphs. Each paragraph advances the case being argued and makes one main
Outcome 3 ‘Using Language to Persuade’ (Part 2)
Oral Presentation on an Issue
The second part of this SAC requires you to present your point of view on an issue (from the list already provided). Your response must be delivered in oral form which will allow you to use a range of persuasive language and presentation techniques.
Steps to follow in preparing your reasoned point of view:
1. Now that you have selected your issue, establish what the two main sides of the issue are.
2. Research your issue and select at least 3 texts to annotate. Keep in mind that three annotated texts must also be submitted for assessment.
3. Develop a list - For and Against - the issue, no matter which side you are supporting.
4. Think carefully about your research to reach your own informed point of view.
5. State your point of view clearly in a main contention - this states what you are arguing for or against.
6. Decide on your strongest points, your reasons and your main arguments.
7. Collect support for your points. This can include evidence, reasons, facts, examples and causes with explanations.
8. Think about how the opposition could attack your points and how you could counter some of these to make your case convincing.
9. Plan for how you will rebut viewpoints opposed to your contention.
10. Use logically constructed arguments so that the audience can see the reasoning, facts, and evidence behind the point of view.
Checklist
Media Texts Have you collected and annotated at least 3 media texts? (Remember these must be submitted for assessment.)
Plan and write your first draft.
Review and organise your material into paragraphs as follows;
The Introduction - introduces the issue and clearly expresses the main contention. It gives your viewpoint on the issue.
The Body - contains 3-5 paragraphs. Each paragraph advances the case being argued and makes one main