In preparation for the next stage of persuasion

A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS ON SUCH SUCCESSFUL SPEECHES, YOU ROCK

A reminder....

Please complete the following for Monday:

1.  A complete analytical essay in response to the practice SAC on "Jump Racing"

2.  An introduction plus one body paragraph in response to the practice SAC on "Refugees" (a complete essay if you can would be to your advantage)

Please put your HANDWRITTEN drafts on my desk as you complete them.

As always, any concerns/queries/questions on this one, please let me know!
Let's keep the train of achieving greatness on track :)
HB

The argumentative ape: Why we're wired to persuade - life - 28 May 2012 - New Scientist

The argumentative ape: Why we're wired to persuade - life - 28 May 2012 - New Scientist

Tuesday's Lesson Cancelled

To remind you all, Tuesday 29th May lesson is cancelled due to the Oral Presentations.

To make up for lost time, could you all please complete the following, ready for Thursday's class:

1.  Read over the Practice SAC and the sample response (handed out last class.)

2.  After considering the sample response, write your own response in full essay form to this Practice SAC, choosing and comparing a selection of persuasive techniques across the three articles.  (Try to do this without referring to the sample response during writing).

Email me your complete practice essay.

I totally understand if you are feeling a little unsure about analysing 3 texts combined, but please give it your best shot, we will review on Thursday.... the more practice the better!

Also, good news...  

The Persuasive Language Analysis SAC date has been moved to Tuesday 5th June (you get one extra day to prepare, woo!)

Thanks so much

HB

Best of luck for Mon & Tues

Speak like you've never spoken before kidlets... can't wait to hear your words of wisdom and gems of genius....
Any last minute dramas, just let me know!


A little inspiration for all.....

All the VERY best :)
HB

Heya,

Please remember to bring in a COMPLETE draft of your speech tomorrow morning, we are going to be doing fun and exciting things with it.

I have also uploaded the examples of Visual Texts in the "Class Materials" link (on the right).

Also, please remember to email me a time when you can practice presenting your speech to me...
I am available:
-  During all advisories
-  Every day after 3pm
-  Wednesday after 2pm
-  Thursday Session 2

This is a very valuable opportunity for you to receive feedback on your speech delivery skills, as well as any last minute feedback on your wording/arguments/structure.

Thanks so much for working so hard over the weekend, keep it up!

HB

Ready for Tomorrow (Tuesday)

A reminder to have the following ready to go tomorrow...

1.  Analysis table we started in class.... last row complete!

2.  Introduction to speech ready for workshopping

Thank you!
HB

Ready for Thursday's Class

Hey.... to remind you all....
Please come to Thursday S1 with the following ready and raring to go:


1.  Shane Warne article (p 42) and Pawns of Porn article (p 64) of fat booklet, read and noted.  Make sure to cover Genre Issue Audience Contention Purpose Tone, plus the major persuasive devices in each.

We will be comparing/contrasting these 2 articles in Thursday's lesson.


2.  A draft of the introduction to your speech (don't worry too much about future arguments for the body, just have a strong contention and an engaging beginning.)

We will be workshopping your intros in class.


Thanks so much, see yaaaaaa Thursdeee

HB

Monday Homework

Hey y'all

Please complete the following before Tuesday's class (tomorrow)......

1.  Check out all my links I have collected over the weekend (to the right of the page).. some of them are what we looked at in class, others are random ideas that might be of inspiration for speech ideas.

2.  Have a look at the booklet... p 42 "Warne and the death of privacy", and p 64 "Pawns for Porn".
Read through both these articles highlighting major persuasive devices, and identify Genre, Issue, Audience, Contention, Purpose and Tone.

We will be comparing/contrasting these two articles in class, and I will assume you've read them, please be prepared!


3.  Would also love, as always, more drafts being sent my way!

Missed you all today, look forward to seeing your good selves in the morning!
HB

This Weekend

Speech writing is fun.... yeah yeah
Hope you're all having fun writing your speeches this weekend....

Remember to be researching something you find quirky/fun/interesting/unusual/weird....  if it's something you enjoy, it will shine through in your presentation :)

Looking forward to hearing your ideas!