2015 VCE ENGLISH – UNIT 3 OUTCOME 3
Using Language to Persuade
Key knowledge/skills for this unit
 Identify the structures, features and conventions of a range of persuasive texts from the Australian media – print, non-print and
multimodal – constructed for different audiences and contexts;
 Use strategies and appropriate metalanguage for identifying, analysing and comparing the use of verbal and non-verbal
(including visual) language to position readers in particular ways;
 Gather, organise, analyse and synthesise information and ideas into a sustained, coherent and logical argument;
 Listen actively and respond appropriately to others’ views during discussion
 Acknowledge sources accurately and appropriately where relevant.
TASK – Language Analysis
Point of View Oral
DESCRIPTION OF TASK: Present a sustained and reasoned point of view on an issue of your own choice in an oral form. You may
work individually or in pairs. The length of presentation will vary depending on whether you are working individually (4 minutes) or
in pairs (8 minutes). You will be assessed by a panel comprised of VCE English teachers.
TYPES OF PRESENTATION (these are ideas, you can come up with your own):
- interview
- monologue
- debate
- speech
PRESENTATION TIME: Each pair/individual will be assigned an hour block in which to present their oral, there will be five to six
groups blocked on each hour to act as audience for peers presenting in the same hour. Any multimedia aids E.g. YouTube clips, are
in addition to your allocated time and can be no longer than 30 seconds in length.
YOU MUST PROVIDE: A bibliography and your coversheet to your teacher on the day of your oral presentation.
ASSESSMENT: This assessment task will contribute 20 marks out of 100 marks allocated to school-assessed coursework for unit 3.
You will be assed on:
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Knowledge of the issue;
Ability to effectively use techniques to engage and
persuade the audience;
Expression of your opinion through a clear contention;
Clear and logical development of arguments to
support your opinions and contention;
Use of appropriate evidence;
Work must show evidence of original thought;
Assessment Criteria
1. Knowledge of the issue and use of appropriate
evidence to support argument.
2. Presentation of a clear contention and sustained,
coherent and logical argument.
3. Expressive, coherent and fluent use of oral
language.
4. Demonstrates creative thinking and ability to
engage the audience
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Use of prosodic features (voice, pacing, inflection, tone
etc.);
Use of paralinguistic features (eye-contact, facial
expression, body language etc.);
Ability to engage the audience;
Adherence to time limits;
Evidence of rehearsal and refinement (drafting and
practice); and
Overall impression of the presentation.
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Unit 3 English
Outcome 3 - Using Language to Persuade
Presenting a Point of View – Oral Presentation
COVER SHEET
Name/s:
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VCAA number/s:
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Topic:
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Contention
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Form of presentation: ____________________________________
Bibliography:
* List and attach at least 5 resources you have used to research your issue. Half of them must be from print media.
See the referencing sheet for the correct structure and layout for a bibliography.
I have acknowledged all resources used to prepare for this presentation and declare that this is my own work
Signed: _______________________________________
Signed: _______________________________________
Types of Referencing
Referencing
The list of works (bibliography) referred to by the student(s) is arranged alphabetically by author's last name and placed at the end
of the participant's entry.
You must give sufficient information for your reader to locate your reference.
Bibliography
Entries must provide a list of all the sources used.
Cite:
* author's last name and initials
* year of publication
* title of book - in italics
* publisher
* place of publication
Sample
Olesnicki, G. 1993, The World Around Us, Redback Books, New York
Internet Sources
Cite:
* author's last name and initials
* date of most recent revision - day, month, year
* author's internet address if available
* title of work or title line of message
* title of list/site as appropriate
* internet address
* date retrieved
Sample
Limb, P. May 1992, Relationships between Labour and African Nationalist Liberation Movements in South Africa
http://neal.ctstateu.edu/history/worldhistory/archives/limb-L.html. Retrieved 03-12-03.
Material in Archival Institutions
For archival institutions you should identify which institution holds the original records and give the numbers they use so that others
can locate the documents.
Sample
National Archives of Australia: A1608/1, V45/1/12 Part 1, War Records. Conscription. National Archives of Australia: A1, 1904/3421,
E. Gaudron Application for Certificate of Naturalization
Newspaper with author
Sample
Costa, Gabrielle, "Rabbit virus feared in Vic", The Age, 16 March, 1996, p. 3
Newspaper Editorial
Sample
"Time to give Aunty a check up", Herald Sun, 22 March, 1996, p. 18