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School Name
Merrimac State School
Subject
English
Description
Sample pre assessment task Unit 2
In this unit students will examine how language is used to persuade in
motivational speeches from different historical, social and cultural contexts.
Students will design a persuasive motivational speech to promote a point of
view or enable a new way of seeing.
Students will view one of the following YouTube clips:-
Instructions
Subject
English
Subject
English
A Pep Talk from Kid President to You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o
Kid President's Pep Talk to Teachers and Students!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwlhUcSGqgs
(There are many alternative clips available)
Students will answer related questions. They will identify strengths and
weaknesses in their understanding of devices used in delivering effective
persuasive speeches.
Task designed by
Sandra Messinbird
Contact
Janelle Dickman 0467 777 965
Kerri Fields
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TASK A- Student Checklist
Authors use persuasive devices to persuade audiences to their points of view.
These persuasive devices include:
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description (adverbs, adjectives, noun groups)
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evocative language
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metaphor and simile
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abstract nouns (to create description)
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repetition
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tricolon
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alliteration
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personal pronouns (inclusive language)
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modal verbs, nouns, adjectives and adverbs
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rhetorical questions
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historical references
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parallel structure
Highlight the persuasive
devices which you
understand and would be
able to use when writing a
persuasive speech
Speakers use body language and vocal features to persuade audiences. This means you need to:
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speak audibly and clearly
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enunciate words correctly
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use appropriate tone in your voice
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control the pitch of your voice (high and low)
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control the pace of your speech
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speak with emphasis or stress on key words
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pause after key points to add emphasis to your words
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use gestures to emphasise key points
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use eye contact to connect with your audience.
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Highlight the features
which you understand
and would be able to
use when delivering a
persuasive speech.
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TASK B
View one of the following youTube clips:A Pep Talk from Kid President to You
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-gQLqv9f4o
Kid President's Pep Talk to Teachers and Students!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwlhUcSGqgs
1. What was the purpose of the speech?
2. How effective was the speech? Justify you answer.
3. Name 3 persuasive devices that were used in the speech. How effective were they?
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4. What body language and vocal features were used to persuade the audience?
5. Write an introduction to a speech. Begin in an interesting way to get the attention of the
audience and to orientate them to your topic. Consider using one of the following:
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Scenario – Imagine…
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A story – give a short narrative
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A shocking statement or statistic
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A question or a series of rhetorical questions to make the audience think.
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