2015 Unit 1 English USING LANGUAGE TO PERSUADE Guidelines Outcome 3 TASK: Identify and discuss, in writing, how language can be used to persuade readers and/or viewers. Timeline for the completion of this SAC: Class before SAC
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Explore the issue with your teacher.
Bring the 3 articles you’ve chosen from the booklet provided (annotated) and your cheat sheet (see Allowable Materials)
Continue writing your analysis
Finish writing your analysis and check work to refine spelling, grammar, punctuation and expression.
A booklet of 5 articles given for you to take home. You must bring this booklet to the SAC with you.
All work including cheat sheet to be collected by the teacher at the end of the lesson
From this point on, your teacher can only make general, verbal comments about your work
All work including cheat sheet to be collected for assessment
All work including cheat sheet to be collected by the teacher at the end of the lesson
Word Limit • 800-1200 words • This word limit will be strictly enforced. Responses that significantly exceed the word limit are not considered to demonstrate “sophisticated” control (see marking criteria). Allowable Materials • Pens, highlighters, pencils • Dictionary/Thesaurus • Articles on the chosen issue (annotated) • One handwritten A4 double sided sheet of notes in dot-point form. It should contain the information you need and a brief plan– no full paragraphs or completed drafts are permitted. • The SAC criteria sheet Absences • Students who miss a class during the SAC due to illness will need to provide a medical certificate (immediately upon returning to school) in order for time in lieu to be arranged. 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
Background to the issue
In January 2015 it emerged that US anti-vaccination campaigner Sherri Tenpenny would soon be visiting Australia to speak at various venues around the country on the dangers of immunisation. In response, various groups called on the Minister for Health to block Tenpenny’s visa. This gave rise to further debate in the media, about the adequacy of the Australian Government’s stance on immunisations.