Task 6: Creating (Independent Work)
In this task, you will compose a speech to convince the board of directors to present the award to your chosen nominee.
You will need to communicate what sort of achievement, contribution or significance your chosen person has made or has provided to Australia's history, society and culture. Instructions:
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Activity 1
Revisit the gallery below and collect more information on your chosen person as needed.
Make sure you have information on:
Make sure you have information on:
- Who the person is
- When and where they lived/traveled
- What they did during their life
- How they contributed to Australia as a nation (history, society and/or culture)
- Any interesting stories
- Any key words or terminology
Activity 2
Structure of a Persuasive Text (Speech)
Introduction
See the 'Exposition' poster opposite for examples of grammar and language features such as:
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Activity 3
Draft your speech.
Draft your speech in your History workbooks.
Remember: A draft also involves editing your work and looking for persuasive words and factual information
Place your work in the draft box, only then will permission be granted to publish your work.
There is an extension activity below if you finish early or if you choose not to complete the extension, click below!
Draft your speech in your History workbooks.
Remember: A draft also involves editing your work and looking for persuasive words and factual information
Place your work in the draft box, only then will permission be granted to publish your work.
There is an extension activity below if you finish early or if you choose not to complete the extension, click below!
Extension
Many successful presentations use more than words to convince their audience.
Consider who your audience is and other ways you are going to convince them.
Think about making a few posters, flyers and other campaign materials to enhance your presentation.
You may even choose to make a video.
Note: ask for permission before printing anything.
Consider who your audience is and other ways you are going to convince them.
Think about making a few posters, flyers and other campaign materials to enhance your presentation.
You may even choose to make a video.
Note: ask for permission before printing anything.