MSC+Unit+One+Orals

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 * Using Language to Persuade – **** Oral Presentation **

**__ You are to present a talk to the class on a selected issue that links closely to themes and ideas in //Growing Up Asian in Australia// given the following guidelines: __**
 * NB: This is a hybrid ULTP and C&P unit. Your point of view Context piece will also be used as your oral presentation. Your presentation must: Consider the Context Draw from the set text Address the prompt ||

** THE CREATING AND PRESENTING AOS EXPLAINED: **
The Creating and Presenting Area of Study asks you to do three things when you create pieces of writing. They are:
 * 1) Consider the Context you have been given, make sure it is evident in the piece you create
 * 2) Draw from the text that is set for you to use as an inspiration for ideas and model of writing
 * 3) Address the prompt you are presented with, use it to shape your piece

When you develop your oral presentation make sure that it links to each of these criteria requirements:

 * The issue must have been discussed in the Australian media since September of last year.
 * Your talk should be approximately 6-8 minutes in length (no more than 10 and no less than 5 minutes long).
 * You should have a clear contention.
 * You should include background information on your issue, which may come from an earlier period than discussed above.
 * Your talk should have depth and detail to demonstrate your knowledge and insight into the issue.
 * You should use persuasive techniques.
 * Your talk can be individual or can be in pairs or small groups. If you choose a group approach you must adjust the time accordingly and you might consider a more wide-ranging exploration of the issue, perhaps through the use of a debate etc.
 * You must reference the sources of any evidence you use or refer to them in an accurate bibliography that must be handed in with your notes.
 * You can use technology to aid you. This might include videos, YouTube, news footage, etc., but this element should not take up the entire time of your talk and must be appropriate.


 * __ Some examples of issues that you could choose: __**

Can you link any of these topics to themes or ideas in selected pieces from //Growing Up Asian in Australia? If you cannot, do not choose it for your oral presentation.//
 * [|Should smoking be banned in all outdoor dining areas?]
 * [|Should the burqua be banned?]
 * [|Are social networking sites a positive influence on today’s youth?]
 * [|Should gay marriage be legalised in Australia?]
 * [|Should Australia continue to accept refugees?]
 * [|Should limits be placed upon gamblers?]
 * [|Should all sport in Australia be free-to-air?]
 * [|Should Australian police officers use tasers?]
 * [|Are Australian sentencing laws too lenient?]
 * [|Does Australia need to restrict sale of land to overseas buyers?]
 * [|Should Australia export cattle to Indonesia?]
 * Other


 * __ Key Oral Presentation Criteria: __**
 * ** ASSESSMENT CRITERIA ** ||
 * 1. Knowledge of the issue and use of appropriate evidence to support argument, including accurate acknowledgement of sources ||
 * 2. Presentation of complex ideas in a sustained, coherent and logical argument ||
 * 3. Skilful use of highly appropriate oral language conventions to engage an audience ||
 * 4. Expressive and fluent oral presentation ||
 * School-assessed Coursework scores may change following statistical moderation.


 * __ Class time to work on orals will be limited – Prepare orals through homework and study sessions __**

__P__urpose – establish what it is __ R __ esearch your topic __ E __ xperiment with visual aids __ P __ lan your ideas __ A __ udience – know what they want __ R __ ehearse your presentation __ E __ arly – prepare early to avoid rushing

=__**Oral Presentation Intention Sheet:**__= E.g., Speech Debate Talk show Play Monologue Interview
 * Name/s: || List name/s in this space ||
 * Proposed Issue and contention || Discuss the issue you will present on in this space ||
 * Explain, with details, the form your oral presentation will take:

Make a list of the equipment you would need for this. || State what technology you will use, state clearly what you will need access to on presentation day ||
 * Consider using props if they will enhance your presentation || Explain the form that your presentation will take here. ||
 * What technology do you plan to use?

//Student/s Signature/s://


 * **Use your //Insight English// to help you prepare for your oral presentation. See Chapter 12 and 14:**

pp. 176-185 pp. 208-218



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