2015 Unit 2 English
USING LANGUAGE TO PERSUADE
P.O.V. ORAL Guidelines
‘ Outcome 3 TASK: Research an issue and prepare a 4-‐5 minute speech in which you present a reasoned and sustained point of view, supported by evidence (facts, statistics and expert opinion). In other words, you need to pick something you believe in (or can convince us you believe in!) then promote an idea, argue an opinion and inspire your audience to share your point of view. Your speech must be persuasive and you will need to use the tools of persuasion to argue your point convincingly. The range of topics you can draw from is endless. Here are some suggestions: • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Reforms to gun laws Modelling-‐ how young is too young? Compulsory de-‐sexing of pets Children’s beauty pageants Facebook and online privacy Surrogacy law in Australia Legalising euthanasia Access to abortion Lowering the legal driving age Banning of compulsory school uniforms Outlawing the smacking children Capital punishment Graffiti or Art? Harsher penalties for sports cheats
To research your issue, go to the portal and follow these links: Library > Library Links > Australia/NZ Reference Centre To find articles on your chosen issue, you can also visit www.newscan.com.au Username: GRBC Password: GREEN1 Click on ‘Hot Topics’ and you’ll find a list of recent issues
Timeline for the completion of this SAC: Week 10, T3 Guidelines and criteria for oral presentation SAC distributed. You are to plan/draft/practise this assessment on the Term 3 holidays. Your teacher will nominate a due date for drafts to be submitted for feedback, sometime in Week 1 Term 4.
Week 1, T4 Draft of point of view speech due.
Assessment -‐ Week 3, T4 You will be booked in to deliver your Oral Presentation during one of your timetabled English periods. This appointment is not negotiable and will not be changed (see ‘Absences’).
Time Limit • 4-‐5 minutes. • Your teacher will indicate if you have reached the 4 minute mark. • If you exceed the 5 minute mark, you will be asked to stop speaking. Allowable Materials • Cue cards. • Copy of your speech (for your teacher’s assessment records). Absences • Students who miss their appointed assessment time due to illness will need to provide a medical certificate immediately upon returning to school, and will present their oral at a time nominated by their teacher. • Failure to produce a medical certificate will mean you are provided another opportunity to deliver your oral but will be awarded a score of zero. • Failure to deliver an oral presentation will mean you receive an N for this Outcome and an N for Unit 2 English. Assessment of SAC • There are 20 possible marks for this SAC. Use the marking rubric provided to ensure your responses demonstrate the key knowledge and skills of this Outcome. Year 11 English Teachers
2015 Unit 2 English
USING LANGUAGE TO PERSUADE
P.O.V. ORAL Marking Criteria
Student name: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Teacher: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Issue: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….….
Presentation of complex ideas in a sustained, coherent and logical argument/presentation
Mark Range 9-‐10
A sustained, coherent and logical argument/presentation.
7-‐8
An argument/presentation which is generally sustained and coherent.
5-‐6
A superficial argument/presentation.
3-‐4
Little sense of argument/advocacy/persuasiveness.
1-‐2
1. (10 marks) SHAPING OF IDEAS AND ARGUMENTS
Mark Achieved
Accurate and detailed incorporation of several sources of evidence, where appropriate.
Mark Range 5
Accurate incorporation of several sources of evidence, where appropriate.
4
Accurate incorporation of some sources of evidence.
3
Some incorporation of evidence.
2
Little or no incorporation of evidence.
1
2. (5 marks) USE OF EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT AN OPINION
Mark Achieved
Skilful use of highly appropriate oral language conventions to engage an audience.
Mark Range 5
Use of appropriate oral language conventions to engage an audience.
4
Use of some appropriate oral language conventions to engage an audience.
3
Variable use of oral language conventions to engage an audience.
2
Limited use of oral language conventions to engage an audience.
1
3. (5 marks) DELIVERY
Mark Achieved
Total:
/20
Marks
20 -‐ 19
18 -‐ 17
16
15 -‐ 14
13
12 -‐ 11
10
9 -‐ 8
7
6 -‐ 5
< 5
Grade
A+
A
B+
B
C+
C
D+
D
E+
E
UG
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