VCE English Unit 2 Using Language to Persuade SAC - Part B - Oral presentation

Sep 20, 2026

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Instruction handout for VCE English Unit 2 Outcome 3 ‘Using Language to Persuade’ SAC Part B, guiding students to prepare and deliver a 3–5 minute oral presentation on a current media issue. Students select a topic, research and annotate at least three media articles, identify opposing viewpoints, and develop a clear contention supported by evidence, reasons, facts and examples. The presentation must use persuasive language and public speaking conventions, include visual/auditory/written support, and demonstrate planning and preparation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages5

Reading Time13 min

AccessFree to download

Task overview

Presentation requirements (time, audience, persuasive focus)

Planning steps

Identify sides and research texts

Build for-and-against argument and contention

Select strongest points, evidence, and rebuttals

Use logically constructed persuasive arguments

Topics you may choose

Binge drinking

Junk food advertising to children

Censorship and the internet

Compulsory voting

P-plate laws

Drugs in sport

Preparation checklist

Clear explanation of issue and opinion

References and supporting material

Conventions of public speaking

Assessment rubric

Complexity, argument, language and presentation, research

VCE English Unit 2 Using Language to Persuade SAC– Part B -‐ Oral presentation Task: Prepare and deliver a reasoned, well-‐argued oral presentation on a current issue which persuades the audience to agree with your point of view. What you need to do (key info): • Over the next three weeks you will need to select, research and prepare an oral presentation on a current issue, as one part of your assessments for Outcome 3 ‘Using Language to Persuade’. The list of issues you may choose is provided overleaf. If you wish, you may negotiate an alternative topic with your teacher. • Your oral presentation should be 3-‐5 minutes in length. • Your oral presentation can include a visual aid (PowerPoint, poster etc) and must be between three and five minutes in length. • As well as the planning tools contained in this handout, there are links to current articles on the Year 11 English weebly and the padlet which you can add ideas to http://scscvceenglish.weebly.com/language-‐analysis. html • You will need to select at least three articles to read and annotate for relevant information to use in your oral presentation. • Your response must be delivered in oral form which will allow you to use a range of persuasive language and presentation techniques to convince your audience of your point of view on the issue. • Your presentations will take place in Week 3 of Term 2 (dates to be advised in class) Steps to follow in preparing your reasoned point of view for your oral presentation: 1. Once you have selected your issue, establish what the two main sides of the issue are. 2. Research your issue and select at least 3 texts to annotate for information not persuasive language. 3. Develop a list -‐ For and Against -‐ the issue, no matter which side you are supporting. 4. Think carefully about your research to reach your own informed point of view . 5. State your point of view clearly in a main contention -‐ this states what you are arguing for or against. 6. Decide on your strongest points, your reasons and your main arguments . 7. Collect support for your points . This can include evidence, reasons, facts, examples and causes with explanations. 8. Think about how the opposition could attack your points and how you could counter some of these to make your case convincing. 9. Plan for how you will rebut viewpoints opposed to your contention. 10. Use logically constructed arguments so that the audience can see the reasoning, facts, and evidence behind the point of view. Your oral presentation must focus an issue that has been dealt with by the media since October 2013 . It must be a reasoned, well-‐argued oral presentation which persuades the audience to agree with your point of view . You may choose one of the following topics, or come up with one with your teacher. You can agree or disagree with the accompanying statement: 1. Binge Drinking: Binge drinking is a major issue in Australia; it should not be excused as simply being part of the culture. 2. Junk food Advertising to Children: The advertising of junk food should be banned during children’s television programs. 3. Censorship and the Internet: Internet censorship restricts personal freedom. 4. Compulsory voting: Australians should be able to choose whether or not they vote. 5. P-‐plate laws: P platers should face more restrictions to ensure they are safe behind the wheel. 6. Drugs in Sport: Anyone involved in any form of illegal drug use should be banned from all professional sport. Some things to keep in mind when preparing your presentation… 􀀡 Your issue and topic must be explained clearly and in detail. 􀀡 Your opinion should be clearly stated and developed throughout the presentation. You must have a clear contention, no fence sitting on the issue! 􀀡 Your presentation must use persuasive techniques to convince the audience of your point of view. 􀀡 Reference should be made to at least 3 media articles on the issue

FAQs

How long should the oral presentation be?

The oral presentation should be 3–5 minutes long.

What research and referencing is required?

Students must select and annotate at least three media articles about the issue, and submit a bibliography or copies of sources referred to.

What must the presentation include regarding argument structure?

Students must state a clear main contention, develop persuasive reasons and strongest points, acknowledge the opposition, and plan rebuttals to defend their viewpoint.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Miles