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Outcome 2: To construct a sustained and reasoned point of view on an issue currently debated in the media.

Description: This assessment task requires students to present a 46-minute oral point of view on an issue that has appeared in the media since September 1st, 2025.

Directions to students:

Oral Point of View

Select a significant issue that has been debated in the media, since September 1st, 2025.

Construct a sustained, coherent and logical point of view with reasoned arguments on a selected issue.

The date of your presentation will be confirmed by your teacher. All students will submit both a transcript of their speech AND reference list in class, after they present their speech. All students will be sent an email to book a time to deliver their oral in small groups prior to Week 10.

Authentication

All students will complete some work in class in the weeks preceding the SAC date. The Oral Point of View will be presented orally to your teacher, and a co-assessor in Week 10 of Term 2.

This SAC is worth 20 marks in Unit 4 and will be assessed according to the performance descriptors and student assessment sheets you have received.

Materials allowed

–Cue cards (palm size)

Assessment criteria

Rubric overleaf.

Some Advice

You will need to read and collect 8-10 articles on one particular issue that has been debated in the media since September 1st 2025. Remember, it is important to have a sound understanding of the complexities of the issue so before you begin to construct your response make sure you understand the context. Consider the way the issue has evolved, and try to go beyond the standard interpretation of the issue. Even a seemingly straightforward issue will have complexities. You should examine, but not be restricted by, the following:

The history and development of the issue

What triggered the debate (article, political decision, event)

The nature of the media coverage

The stakeholders

The tone of the debate

The complexities

Whether the issue is likely to be resolved, and why/why not

You should then decide on your opinion on the issue, and write a presentation that aims to persuade your class to share your point of view. You may choose to support your oral presentation with other material (such as a PowerPoint presentation or a handout), but this is not a requirement of the task.

You are then asked to justify, in writing, the intention of decisions you have made about argument, language and the delivery of your presentation.

What am I trying to say?

How have I structured my piece to best convey my viewpoint?

How have I used language to persuade my audience?

How have I used the conventions of oral language to persuade my audience?

It is best to think of this as an analysis of your own argument. You are also encouraged to discuss some of the decisions you have made throughoutthe planning process, not just the final speech.

Unit 4 – Outcome 2:
Checklist for Oral Point of View

Selecting an Issue

Contentious topic with at least two sides – not just an event

Recently debated in the Australian media since September 1, 2025

Thorough understanding of the issue research

Clearly established contention

Pre-planning

Issue selection and contention submitted/shared with teacher

Planning and Writing your Speech

Purpose of the task/speech

Assessment criteria

Original material – own words

Clearly stated contention

Broad range of persuasive language techniques used

Tone

Introduction powerful opening statement

Body – well structured, based on main arguments

Conclusion strong ending, wraps up main points, finish on a powerful note

Edit and proofread your speech

Preparing your Presentation

Supplementary materials visual aids, PowerPoint etc.

Cue cards key points only

Familiar with material not reading the entire speech

Rehearse. Rehearse. Rehearse.

Practise / perform for others

Timing 4-6 minutes

this is the instructions, I want to do my speech on Immigration in Australia and how it should be allowed. I want to do lots of linking to real life, as in use at least 10 bits of evidence from news articles and link them in. The speech should be really well written and have a good solid point and encapsulates the idea of protest. Just to be clear it isnt a PowerPoint it is a persuasive text that should go for 4-7 minutes when read aloud.

WRITE MY PAPER