Persuasive Oral Unit 1 Outcome 2

Details 4-5 minutes In class, week 2 Term 1 (30 Jan-3 Feb) Persuasive (must have a contention and aim to position the audience) Thoroughly researched Current issue from Sept 2016 Intelligent Engaging NO VISUAL/DIGITAL AIDS

Topics Select a serious topic about a real problem (an ISSUE not an event) that is facing the world today. Consider picking an issue that is original, unexpected or unusual. Remember, if 90% of your audience already agrees with your contention, how will you be persuasive? However, if you do pick a well-established problem, your speech can still be ‘fresh’ - aim to introduce a new idea or perspective to the debate.

More Topics Supporting the Local Food movement by buying and eating the local food. Online privacy in regards to internet and social media Nuclear power Live animal export Doctor assisted suicide The use of technological devices in education. Toxic lad culture Australians are too lazy to learn Chinese Drug testing at music festivals The government should limit advertising aimed at children. Gun laws Apex gang Drugs in Australian sport Indigenous juvenile detention Legalising cannabis for medical use Control of the drug ’ice’ Should children be vaccinated? Alcohol curfews Poker machine reform Reading should be a compulsory subject Ipads are detrimental to your health Tougher laws on gang violence Helicopter parenting Elderly drivers Make chilcren’s playgrounds riskier to combat anxiety in later life Coward’s Punch Reduced hours for L plate drivers Cyber piracy Graffiti Parents should not mollycoddle their children Schoolies Should parents be allowed to drink alcohol at school events? Sex education in schools Interviews instead of ATARS Should we lower Australia’s blood alcohol driving limit? Compulsory GAP years Scientific research on animals All 18 year old’s should do 12 months of National Service Factory farming in Australia (chickens or pork) Sexualisation of young people Gambling advertising Recreational drug use in Australia Speed cameras

Approaches to persuasive orals The persuasive oral is a speech designed to persuade an audience. The persuasive element may arise in establishing whether a problem exists, convincing the audience that your solution will make a substantial difference, or in both-establishing the problem and convincing people of a solution in relative equal measure. So, present a problem and then offer a solution. It is possible to finally conclude (with good reason-that must be shown), that no solution can currently be found.  

Structure State your contention near the start of your speech. There should be a clear introduction, development and conclusion. Decide whether you will focus on establishing the problem, recommending a solution, or an even balance between the two. Present a complex, sustained and logical argument. Remember you must use persuasive techniques to strengthen your argument.

Persuasive techniques Anecdotes Appeals Inclusive language Connotations Evidence Statistics Rhetorical questions Repetition Alliteration Etc, etc, etc… Look at your green bookmark or p207 and p179-180 in your ‘ENGLISH Year 11’ textbook for further guidance

Tips Establish a connection with your audience. You must look at your audience, use eye contact to ‘connect’. Use cue cards not A4 sheets of paper. Anecdotes are a great way of making your ‘problem’ seem real to the audience and can elicit an emotional response. Use statistics judiciously . Most importantly, keep your audience interested!

Examples Use the STL Link VCE English pages for many student examples as well as other effective speech samples. http://learn.stleonards.vic.edu.au/vceeng/using-language-to-persuade/persuasive-oral-presentation/ http://learn.stleonards.vic.edu.au/debating/handbook/hooking-your-audience/